QLD344REP1A – Prepare a Fire Protection Certification Statement or Report

Why Choose This Course?

The Post Trade Qualification – REP1, Prepare a Fire Protection Certification Statement or Report is intended to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to prepare a fire protection certification statement or report.

The Statement of Attainment is recognised by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission. The license class Certify, Install and Maintain-Passive Fire Protection – Fire Collars, Penetrations and Joint Sealing is achieved by completing REP1 along with the Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection & testing.

Information regarding Occupational Licensing is available at www.qbcc.qld.gov.au.

Entry Requirements

The certify licence class for Fire Occupational Licensing is generally for people who operate at a higher level than the install and maintain licence class. The following is a prerequisite for this training:
White card i.e. Unit CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely in the Construction Industry

It is recommended that participants also have:

• At least two (2) years experience in the industry and access to a suitable workplace to undertake the assignment and research tasks
• An intermediate level of numeracy, literacy and computer skills

Standards required for the REP1 Course are:

• 1851 – Maintenance of current fire protection systems and equipment
• 1530 – Methods of fire tests on building materials, components and structures
  • Part 1: Combustible tests for materials
  • Part 2: Fire-resistance test of element of construction
• 4072.1 – Components for the protections of openings in fire resistant separating elements
• 1905.1 – Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant walls – Fire-resistant doorsets

For more information on Australian Standards, please go to: www.saiglobal.com

Delivery Mode

This qualification is delivered via distance education in a self-paced mode with tutorials and workshops offered at a regular intervals depending upon demand. Support is available from an industry facilitator to assist with research and assignment tasks.

Timeframe

As a guide only, you should set aside between six to twelve months to complete this course. The time frame will also be influenced by your experience and current workload.

Unit Offered

• QLD344REP1A: Prepare a fire protection certification statement or report

Assessment

The unit requires the completion of three (3) research activities and a workplace based project in the preparation of fire safety system compliance certification statements or reports.

Successful completion of this post trade qualification assessment will provide the participant with a Statement of Attainment in REP 1 – Prepare a Fire Protection Certification Statement or Report.

Please note that the Queensland Building and Construction Commission also requires the qualification Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection & Testing to satisfy the full criteria for the license class Certify, Install and Maintain-Passive Fire Protection – Fire Collars, Penetrations and Joint Sealing.

All information was accurate at time of publication, however College policies, fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments.