Early Detection Saves Lives. Understand the Systems That Make It Possible.
Early detection of fire is crucial to protecting property and saving lives. In the event of a fire, the ability to detect smoke or heat, activate alarms, and initiate suppression can significantly reduce damage and risk.
This course provides a clear overview of fire detection, alarm and suppression systems, including automatic sprinkler types, design considerations and Australian compliance requirements.
Ideal for builders, engineers, certifiers, architects, and strata managers and owners, this course will help you understand how these installations work together and what is required to ensure code-compliant, effective fire safety measures.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of:
- Fire detection and alarm systems and their functions.
- Key system components.
- Automatic sprinkler systems and how different types operate.
- Design considerations that influence system effectiveness and compliance.
- Compliance obligations under the Building Code and relevant Standards.
- Fire safety in homes.
Who should enrol
This course is ideal for those involved with building fire protection, including:
- Architects and building designers
- Engineers, electricians and contractors
- Fire protection consultants
- Builders, project managers, and facility maintenance staff
- Certifiers and surveyors
- WHS officers and emergency planning coordinators
- Property managers and building owners
- Anyone seeking CPD in fire safety or building compliance
Instructions
Once you have completed the course content scroll down to complete the short quiz then generate your Certificate of Completion.
Approximately 60 minutes – 1 CPD point
