FPAS Accreditation Renewal Form

FPAS Accreditation Renewal Form

To renew your FPAS Accreditation for the next 12 months, please complete this form and return with all required supporting documentation.
Applicant Details
Accreditation Type*

Fire Safety AssessmentFire System Design
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Accreditation Number*
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
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Do you intend to transition to qualified accreditation*

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If you do intend to transition, are you enrolled and undertaking the required training?*

YesNo
When do you expect to have completed your training?*

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Date
Applicant Employment Details - Current Position
Employer/Company Name:*
Position title:
Job Functions*
Principal activities of business:
Code of Professional Conduct
You are required to sign a declaration in relation to the Code of Professional Conduct and Insurance Compliance as part of your accreditation renewal.

Please read the requirements below and complete the declaration at the end of this form.

Code of Professional Conduct

The Fire Protection Association Australia Code of Professional Conduct (the Code) prescribes the principles, standards of behaviour and service delivery requirements expected of accredited individuals under the FPAS Accreditation Scheme.

You must sign the Code of Professional Conduct declaration stating that you will abide by the requirements of the Code and accept any decision if it is determined you have breached the Code.
Summary of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Activity

To maintain accreditation, you must accrue a minimum of 20 CPD points every 12-months. Information about CPD requirements are included in the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme document.

Ensure your completed CPD logbook is returned as part of your renewal application.

CPD activities and their corresponding weighting (points per hour) are categorised as follows:

Category	CPD Activity	Points per Hour
1	Formal education and training, including distance education, where there is a formal assessment.	2.5
2	Short courses where a formal assessment may not be required.	1.5
3	Attendance at workshops, seminars and discussion groups and conferences where these are delivered or facilitated by recognised individuals in the fire systems design field.	1.5
4	Learning activities in the workplace (non-income generating) that extend your knowledge and skills.	1
5	Private study of journals, texts etc (informal learning activities) which extends your knowledge and skills in the fire systems design area and/or in the areas of business and management skills.	0.5
6	Voluntary service to the fire systems design profession.	1
7	The preparation and presentation of material for courses, conferences and seminars.	1
8	Any other structured activities not covered by 1 to 7 above that meet the CPD requirements of the Scheme.	1
9	Attendance at a nominated FPA Australia professional development session if considered critical to FPAS accredited fire system designers.	1

Evidence Documentation

Upload your documentation as part of the renewal process
Upload CPD Logbook detailing CPD Activites*

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Current Insurance policy or certificate of currency for public liability and indemnity insurance that meets the insurance requirements of the accreditation scheme (see FPAS Insurance Requirements document). *

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FPAS Insurance Requirements
The Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme requires accredited practitioners to hold appropriate levels of Public and Products Liability Insurance and Professional Indemnity Insurance for the class(s) of fire protection work they undertake.

This document details the requirements to be completed by all applicants to satisfy the insurance requirements to the satisfaction of FPA Australia.

Insurance Requirements for Accredited Practitioners
FPAS Accreditation Practitioner Register Information
The FPAS Accredited Practitioner Register includes a profile page that displays the accreditation details of FPAS accredited practitioners, including the programs and endorsements held by the practitioner and their insurance details. The profile page can optionally include the practitioner’s business contact details and their Photo ID.

To view your current details on the FPAS Accreditation Register please refer to the web link below:

FPAS Registers
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If you do not authorise your employer/business details to be displayed with my Accreditation information on FPA Australia's FPAS Accreditation RegisterIf you do not consent to your Photo ID being displayed on the FPAS Accredited Practitioner Register
Applicant Declaration
In support of my application, I hereby declare that:*

The information contained in this application is true and correct (including documents and any images providedI am aware of the penalties of perjury for making a false declaration, and where a false declaration is made, I acknowledge that my accreditation may be cancelledI meet or exceed the minimum experience requirements for all areas covered as part of my accreditationI agree to comply with the accreditation scheme requirements and other laws.I acknowledge FPA Australia may contact any person or other entity, to verify information provided in this application.I support and agree to comply with the principles, requirements and specified conditions as outlined in the FPAS Scheme and acknowledge that from time to time additional changes to accreditation requirements may occurI commit to comply with the National Construction Code of Australia and any other relevant standards, laws and regulations and have regard for FPA Australia technical documents and guidelines related to the competent fire safety practitioner function.I confirm that I (or my employer) hold and will maintain the minimum insurance requirement as outlined in the FPAS Scheme.I have read and agree to abide by FPA Australia’s Code of Professional Conduct that prescribes the principles, standards of behaviour and service delivery requirements expected of accredited individuals.I commit to maintain my skills by completing the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with the FPAS Scheme.I will keep all records relating to my Fire Safety Assessment or Fire System Design work activities for a minimum of 10 yearsI am not currently suspended from any other accredited practitioner fire safety accreditation schemeI have not had my accredited fire safety practitioner accreditation revoked by any other competent fire safety accreditation scheme in the last five yearsI will not complete nor represent that I am able to complete work requiring an accredited practitioner fire safety that extends beyond the accredited practitioner fire safety function that I have been accredited for, with failure to do so resulting in potential suspension or cancellation of my accreditation (as appropriate in the circumstances).When requested to do so, I will advise any relevant person of any ‘restriction’ to my accreditation, with failure to do so resulting in potential suspension or cancellation of my accreditation (as appropriate in the circumstances).I/my employer holds professional Indemnity Insurance with a retroactive date that extends to time since first accredited or 10 years whichever is the lesser
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FPAS Accreditation Renewal Form

Applicant Details

Applicant Employment Details - Current Position

Code of Professional Conduct

Summary of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Activity

Evidence Documentation

FPAS Insurance Requirements

FPAS Accreditation Practitioner Register Information

Applicant Declaration