Type 1 Child Car Restraint Fitter Course

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to competently check and fit child car seats in vehicles and to be part of a statewide network of approved Type 1 Child Car Restraint Fitters.

The course includes both theory and practical components and enables participants to operate checking and fitting services within their organisation or community.

The course is nationally accredited and delivered through WALGA Training (RTO 51992).

It is funded by the Road Trauma Trust Account and supported by the Road Safety Council.

The course consists of two units of competency:

• CRFPIA301 – Provide information and advice on child car restraints
• CRFPRL302 – Install child car restraints

Participants must be assessed as competent in both units to complete the full course.

Places are limited and preference may be given to:

• Individuals working in roles where fitting and advice services are provided
• Individuals intending to offer a free fitting service to the community
• Individuals located in regions with limited access to Type 1 Fitters

There are no formal prerequisites to participate in this course. However, the following skills are likely to facilitate successful completion:

• Numeracy skills to interpret and apply the date of manufacture clocks to determine the age of the child car seat
• Literacy skills to read and apply vehicle and child car seat manuals, information from legislation and Australian Standards, and use checking forms
• Physical agility to access anchorage points, fit attachments, and inspect and install child car seats
• Visual acuity to observe signs of wear and tear, read labels and dates of manufacture
• Sufficient mechanical aptitude to use hand tools and make adjustments

Course units

Unit One: CRFPIA301 – Provide information and advice on child car restraints

This theory-based unit is designed for individuals who use or provide advice about child car seats as part of their role. It aims to increase participants’ knowledge and confidence so they can provide accurate advice and information to others.

This unit can be completed as a stand-alone, single unit.

Participants who complete only this unit of competency, CRFPIA301, will receive a statement of attainment indicating they can:

• Provide advice and consumer information regarding the different types of restraints and their suitability according to a child’s age and size
• Explain legal requirements and the Australian Standard for restraint use, including related issues such as cargo barrier requirements in station wagons and vans
• Provide information regarding the consequences of incorrect restraint use or non-use, and the importance of restraining every child on every trip

Delivery: Self-paced online modules
Time commitment: Approximately 7.5 hours plus assessments

Requirements

• Basic numeracy, language and computer literacy skills
• Access to a Wi-Fi enabled device
• Completion of all components within three months

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Unit Two: CRFPRL302 – Install child car restraints

This practical unit builds on Unit One and focuses on installation and inspection skills.

In addition to providing advice and information on the correct selection and use of restraints, participants will also be able to:

• Inspect existing restraint installations in vehicles and refer issues to the correct authority or service personnel where required
• Correctly fit restraints in vehicles to standard specifications

WA participants who complete both units are registered as Type 1 Child Car Restraint Fitters and, in line with WA Business Rules for Fitters, may apply to be listed as active and approved providers of restraint fitting services to the community.

Delivery method: Online facilitated sessions
Time commitment: Eight hours of training, plus a one-on-one practical assessment (1.5 hours) and independent assessments

Requirements

• Competency in Unit One: CRFPIA301 – Provide information and advice on child car restraints
• Physical agility, visual acuity and mechanical aptitude to complete installations and inspections
• Access to a vehicle and two different types of child car restraints
• Access to a Wi-Fi enabled device
• Completion of all components within three months

Course fees

• Unit One (CRFPIA301 – Provide information and advice on child car restraints): $155.00 per participant (GST exempt)
• Unit Two (CRFPRL302 – Install child car restraints): $55.00 per participant (GST exempt)

This fee covers the cost of the accessories pack required to complete the unit.

After successful completion of the course, participants may be eligible to have the fee for Unit One (CRFPIA301 – Provide information and advice on child car restraints) reimbursed.

To be eligible for reimbursement, participants are required to:

• Provide a Statement of Attainment for 52862WA Course in Type 1 Child Car Restraint Fitting
• Sign the Business Rules for Fitters, including evidence of $10 million Public Liability insurance
• Agree to provide free child car seat installation and/or inspection services for the general public
• Be listed on the Find a Fitter page