The course applies to individuals who require the skills and knowledge required to conduct routine monthly, six-monthly and yearly inspections and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets at client premises. Service activities are conducted in compliance with requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and schedules specified in the relevant Australian Standards.

The unit does not cover the completion of annual statements.

The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

HMC Group Solutions trainers are accredited under the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme - Inspect & Test 

For full training details go to: https://training.gov.au/TrainingComponentFiles/CPP/CPPFES2020_R1.pdf

Step 1: Enhanced online learning (4-6 hours) 

Step 2: Face-to-face training and assessment (4 hours) 

Step 3: Submission of a student portfolio 

An individual undertaking this course with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry: 

• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. To obtain a USI number, please go to www.usi.gov.au to register.
• Participants must be 16 years and over 
• Participants must have the physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical skills demonstration; 
• Participants must wear enclosed shoes/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing 
• Language, literacy and numeracy requirements - students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to fire equipment servicing, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the risk assessment requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly calculate total weights and units for filling. 
• ID is required.
• Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies. Attendees must have completed their own online pre-course work (if applicable) prior to attending the face-to-face training day. If any applicant has not completed the online pre-course work, they will be unable to attend the session. This may incur further charges or cancellation fees.

Individuals undertaking this course with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions will be expected to complete verbal, written and practical assessment tasks.

For full assessment, requirements go to: https://training.gov.au/TrainingComponentFiles/CPP/CPPFES2020_AssessmentRequirements_R1.pdf

Upon successful completion of this training course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit/s of competency:

CPPFES2020 - Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets

In addition to the nationally recognised unit/s of competency listed above, successful applicants will also receive an authorised workplace inspectors card. 

Your Statement of Attainment will be issued by NNZMC Pty Ltd - T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO 45974. 

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO # 45974. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website https://www.industryskillssolutions.com.au/training for all details relating to rights and responsibilities, including complaints and appeals.