Important Note:
You should visit the following web pages for information on how to apply for this licence class and the different grades available:
Fire Occupational Licensing
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Licence Classes
(1) Certify
(2) Inspect and test
Scope of work
1) For the licence class mentioned in section (1) above — certify, inspect and test fire pumps.
2) For the licence class mentioned in section (2) above — inspect and test fire pumps.
Technical qualifications
a. For the licence class mentioned in section (1) above —
(i) successful completion of Certificate IV in Fire Systems Compliance (Hydrants, Sprinklers and Pump-Sets) 30536QLD; or
(ii) successful completion of a course the authority considers is at least equivalent to the course mentioned in paragraph a(i);
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(iii) a written statement by Construction Training Queensland, or accreditation from the Fire Protection Industry Board, that the
applicant has successfully completed all of the following—
• category IAS-L1—certification of installation of pressure maintenance fire pump sets;
• category IAS-L2—certification of installation of fire hose reel pump sets;
• category IAS-L3—certification of installation of residential fire sprinkler pump sets;
• category IAS-L4—certification of installation of fire protection pump sets;
• category MAP-L1—certification of maintenance of pressure maintenance fire pump sets;
• category MAP-L2—certification of maintenance of pre-assembled fire pump sets;
• category MAP-L3—certification of maintenance of fire protection pump sets.
b. For the licence class mentioned in section (2) above —
(i) successful completion of both of the following units of competency—
• Install Water Pump Sets CPCPWT3005A;
• Test Fire Protection Systems for Pressure CPCPFS3005A; or
(ii) successful completion of a course the authority considers is at least equivalent to the units of competency mentioned in
paragraph b(i).
DEFINITIONS
Certify means
(a) to give advice or a report, including a certificate, stating that a fire protection system complies with Australian and international
standards, Building Code of Australia requirements and manufacturer’s specifications after conducting a survey of the system; and
(b) to give a QBSA licensee certificate under the Building Regulation 2006 for the work.
Inspect and test means
(a) to inspect by visual examination the components of fire protection systems or equipment to establish correct settings, physical
condition or fitness for purpose under 1-5-5, AS 1851-2005; and
(b) to test, after inspecting, by the confirmation of correct function or performance of a component or system under 1-5-13, AS
1851-2005.
Refer to Queensland Building Services Authority Regulation 2003
Schedule 2A - Part 6
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Important Note:
Interstate Applicants - may be eligible to obtain a BSA licence through Mutual Recognition. The website page Interstate (Mutual Recognition) provides further information.
Overseas Applicants - may have to have an overseas qualification assessed for equivalency prior to applying. The website page Overseas Applicants provides further information. |
Technical Qualifications and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
A formal technical qualification could consist of any of the following:
A completed apprenticeship
Successful completion of the appropriate course for this licence class
Successful completion of an equivalent course for the class of licence (e.g. similar modules)
A recognition certificate
A qualification of statement of attainment of the required competency issued by an approved authority for the class of licence
These types of qualifications are issued by Registered Training Organisations to persons who have successfully completed their training.
If you do not hold a formal technical qualification you may be able to obtain RPL. RPL is provided by registered training organisations (listed below). BSA's web page Recognition of Prior Learning provides more information about this process.
Registered Training Organisations:
Certify
FPIBQ (Fire Protection
Industry Board of Qld Inc)
Address: PO Box 5003,
Algester QLD 4115
Phone: 07 3272 0263
Fax: 07 3272 0312
Contact: Christine Nufer
Email: fpib_qld@yahoo.com.au |
JIST (Joint Industry Services Training)
Address: PO Box 102,
Salisbury QLD 4107
Phone: 07 3255 5698 (Registration - 07 3277 4963)
Fax: 07 3255 5686
Contact: Trevor Torrens
Email: office@jist.com.au
Web: www.jist.com.au |
Inspect and Test
JIST (Joint Industry Services Training)
Address: PO Box 102,
Salisbury QLD 4107
Phone: 07 3255 5698 (Registration - 07 3277 4963)
Fax: 07 3255 5686
Contact: Trevor Torrens
Email: office@jist.com.au
Web: www.jist.com.au |
Fire Skills Training
Address: Unit 3/10 Depot St,
Banyo QLD 4014
PO Box 371, Albion QLD 4010
Phone: 07 3333 2378
Fax: 07 3333 2379
Contact: Rob Miles - 0422 378 378
Email: rob@fireskillstraining.com |
Please note that the Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) listed are provided as a guide only and can be subject to change at any time. The BSA does however strive to ensure that the information contained is as accurate and up-to-date as possible and welcomes feedback from the RTOs where information should be amended or updated. Prospective licence applicants should be aware that it is common that RTOs will notify the BSA that they are delivering a qualification which aligns with a licence class and wish to be included on this website, however, RTOs do not always notify the BSA when they have discontinued delivery of a qualification and therefore should be removed from the website.
Prospective licence applicants should also note that RTOs often choose to offer more than one type of delivery and training and assessment. For example, they could decide to deliver all modes (on-campus/face-to-face/lecture style of delivery, electronic/online/web delivery, Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) or Upskilling/Gap training). Delivery could be via one mode only, or a combination of all and RTOs will often change their delivery modes depending on demand. The BSA therefore recommends that interested persons make their own enquiries to see if an RTO is delivering the qualification they seek, the cost, duration and the mode of delivery, in order to make the decision of which option suits them best.
