Register for FPAS (Inspect & Test)
Introduction
Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) is
committed to leading and supporting a professional industry to
minimise the impact of fire on life, property and the environment,
for a safer community.
As such, we have taken a leadership role by establishing an
accreditation program for our industry. Established in 2013, the
Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) is the only national
system for recognising the skills and knowledge of individuals
undertaking lifesaving fire protection work in this country.
Individuals in the Scheme must sign a professional code of conduct
and hold appropriate insurances.
We have a simple goal for this industry: that all individuals
will be 'fit-for-action' (trained, competent and accredited) by
2020.
We want Corporate members to be clearly recognised as
providers of quality services; an important point of difference
compared to those companies not committed to the future of the
industry. With this in mind, only Corporate members employing
accredited technicians will in future receive additional benefits
of membership such as promotion as 'providers of choice' on the
Association's website.
Registering for FPAS (Inspect & Test)
Registering for the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS),
means that a Corporate member is committing to listing all
individuals engaged by the business who perform inspect and test
work activity, and commit to ensure each individual listed gains
FPAS accreditation. The ultimate goal for the business is to
achieve FPAS Recognised Business status and transition all
individuals to Qualified Accreditation in all categories by 1
January 2020. In order to help facilitate this, FPA Australia
offered Corporate members free Transitional Accreditation until 31
December 2016.
- We recognise the cost of training - so we're offering a
major subsidy
Our members have consistently highlighted the significant cost
of training. While you are free to choose the most cost effective
training provider to suit your needs, FPA Australia will be
offering a substantial subsidy of up to 40% off the standard price
of inspect & test training required for accreditation as part
of our 2020 vision program.
To successfully register for FPAS, a business must hold
Corporate level membership, agree to all terms and conditions of registration and every
individual performing inspect and test work must gain individual
FPAS accreditation.
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benefits
Recognised Business (Inspect & Test)
Recognised Business status is achieved when a Corporate member
who has registered for FPAS has met the Scheme's requirements
outlined in the Terms and Conditions. Recognised Business status is
awarded to business entities that invest in the skills, knowledge
and experience of those fire protection technicians engaged by the
business and thereby supports them in achieving individual
accreditation and transitioning all individuals to Qualified
Accreditation in all categories by 1 January 2020.
Corporate members who have fully registered for FPAS will be
eligible to gain Recognised Business status when 25% of all
accredited individuals hold Qualified Accreditation in at least one
category of inspect and test work activity that they are accredited
in.
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benefits
Click here view the current Terms and
Conditions for Registering for FPAS and FPAS Recognised
Business.
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.