CPCCBC4047A Quality assure fire-rated lining systems

Course start date is 28 January 2021.

Participants will learn how to quality assure fire-rated lining systems, including quality assurance of fire-rated lining systems covering walls, ceilings, openings, penetrations, air handling, structural encasement, escape systems, mechanical service shafts and relief joints.

The unit covers planning and preparation for the work, identification of authorised installation requirements, and inspection and certification that all materials and installation techniques comply with authorised standards.

* Certificate emailed immediately upon payment and successful completion of the course

* This course was made in Australia for Australian workers

* Work at your own pace online

This online course supports the needs of experienced tradespersons with a responsibility for certifying that lining systems including walls, ceilings, structures, openings and penetrations comply with authorised standards.

BCA - Vol 1 and 2, which can be downloaded free from the https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/ncc-online/NCC (you may need to create an account)

Australian standards AS1530.8.2:2018, AS 1684.2:2010 and AS 2785:2000, AS 4072.1-2005 (1684 is replaced with AS 1720.4 - you are to purchase your own copies of these standards from Standards Australia or saiglobal.com)

QLD Building Act 1975

Documents detailing the responsibilities and authorities in relation to design, installation and supervision of fire-rated lining systems; they define and explain fire-rated protection, the principles of compartmentation, fire resistance levels, standard fire tests and the dangers of incompatible mix and match solutions

The above resources are to be used along with the practical assessment activities, options 1 or 2.

The practical assessment will take up to 6 weeks to complete as inspection will comprise stages of building.

This unit of competency can be assessed by inspecting and reporting on, or selecting, a total fire-rated system that complies with all codes and standards and covers, at a minimum, a residential or commercial multi-floor site involving compartmentation, plant rooms, access ladders, escalators, lifts, shafts, columns and beams. This can include Class 2-9 structures, for example mixed use building Class 2,6 or 7a or Class 5,6,7 and Class 1a

Option 1 Inspecting a total fire-rated system and compiling a detailed report using assessment methods.

Assessment methods to be used

* Evidence of suitability and

* Verification method - Visual inspection.

Forms 16 and 61 which can be downloaded from the QBCC website

What you will need;

Plans and specifications for a project that you are currently working on

Option 2

Selecting a total fire-rated system which complies with all codes and standards. For example the Gyprock CSR, Fyrechek system as indicated in the Gyprock Red Book or Knauf Fireshield, however Fyrecheck is preferable.

Assessment methods to be used

Evidence of suitability and

Verification method - Visual inspection.

What you will need;

For Option 2 - Plans and specifications for a commercial or residential multi-floor site involving compartmentation, plant rooms, access ladders, escalators, lifts, shafts, columns and beams. For example a Class 1a or Class 2 or mixed use building Class 2,6 or 7a or Class 5,6,7.

Class 1a

Measuring equipment for example a tape measure

Forms 16 and 61 which can be downloaded from the QBCC website

The course requires:

Access to the internet

A computer or mobile device

Language and Literacy In order to successfully complete this course, you need to have a certain level of language and literacy skills. We recommend that you have at least level 3 skills for this course. If you are unsure of your language and literacy skill level, please try our free LL&N assessment tool.