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Inspection and Testing
The 'Inspection and Testing' class accredits individuals who
perform 'inspection and testing' activities relating to selected
essential safety measures in the fire protection industry. The
Scheme focuses on activities associated with the essential safety
measures covered in ten (10) areas of work that form the categories
available under 'Inspect and Test' accreditation. See the
table of 'inspect and test' categories below in
the Categories section.
Individuals accredited under the Scheme must ultimately
demonstrate competency to provide services for which they are
accredited via an objective, formal assessment process.
FPAS accreditation is available to members and non-members of
FPA Australia.
Application
If you are an individual seeking to gain your FPAS Accreditation
(Inspection & Testing).
To begin the online FPAS Accreditation application process,
simply click here. This will direct you
to our Member CONNECT portal. Then, simply login using your
Individual login ID. If you are unsure of your password, please use
the "Forgot Password" feature to retrieve. If you have any issues
logging in, please contact the team at fpas@fpaa.com.au for
assistance.
Definitions
The 'Inspection and Testing' class of work covers 'Inspection',
that is 'to visually examine the components of fire protection
systems or equipment to establish correct settings, physical
condition or fitness for purpose'; and/or 'Testing', that is 'to
test, after inspecting, by the confirmation of correct function or
performance of a component or system'.
The 'Inspection and Testing' class covers two (2) levels of
accreditation for some categories. The Routine Level (R) or Complex
Level (C) are based on the skills and knowledge required to work
within a category.
Routine (R) Level accreditation is for activities conducted up
to and including six (6) monthly, as described in AS 1851-2012.
Complex (C) Level accreditation includes those activities for
Routine Level (R), and other activities conducted annually as
described in AS 1851-2012.
Categories
Fire protection technicians apply for accreditation in all
categories available under FPAS that reflect the 'Inspection and
Testing' work activities they currently carry out.
The individual applicant must meet the minimum requirements to
be accredited in any one of the categories of 'Inspection and
Testing' and can be accredited in more than one (1) category.
The categories for 'Inspection and Testing' accreditation are
identified below:
Pathways
The 'Inspection and Testing' class has three (3) accreditation
pathways for entry into the scheme:
1. Qualified Accreditation
2. Transitional Accreditation
3. Trainee Accreditation
Qualified Accreditation pathway
Qualified Accreditation refers to an individual who has the
minimum required experience AND has completed the
specific units of competency that relate to a particular category
of Inspect & Test work activity. These units can be found
in the nationally-recognised Australian qualifications Certificate
II or III - Fire Protection Inspection & Testing (formerly Cert
II or III Asset Maintenance - Fire Protection). This combination of
experience and the relevant units of competency has been deemed to
demonstrate an acceptable standard of competence for this type of
work in the fire protection industry.
For more information on the three available pathways, please
refer to our facts sheets found here.
Please note: Other qualifications may
deliver some of the relevant units of competency.
Insurance
Insurance cover provides benefits to accredited individuals,
business entities and the broader community by mitigating the risks
associated with an unforeseen event.
As such, accredited individuals in the 'Inspection and Testing'
class should be appropriately covered by insurance for the fire
protection services they undertake.
Insurance cover needs to be current and maintained, either
through the business that employs an accredited individual or
independently if the accredited individual operates as a sole
trader.
The insurance requirement by the Scheme is to hold Public &
Products Liability Insurance for a minimum of $10 million.
Code of Professional Conduct (CoPC)
The Code of Professional Conduct (the Code) prescribes the
standards of behaviour and service delivery requirements expected
of accredited individuals under FPAS. All accredited individuals
must sign the Code of Professional Conduct declaration, stating
that they will abide by the requirements of the Code and accept any
decision if it is determined they have breached the Code.
Obtaining Accreditation
For further information on the 'Inspection and Testing'
class:
- Refer to the Inspection and Testing accreditation Fact Sheets
(below).
- Contact FPA Australia on (03) 8892 3131 and ask for the
Accreditation/Licensing team.
- Send an email to Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) at
fpas@fpaa.com.au
Disclaimer:
FPAS is not a substitute for any requirements for licensing,
registration or accreditation established by relevant applicable
legislation (state, territory and/or federal) unless otherwise
confirmed by relevant regulation.
Please Note: Consultation regarding all
elements of the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) is
ongoing and as such all information contained on this page is
subject to change.
Further information
Fact sheets, and other resources can be found here.