Description
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to contain and/or extinguish a fire until external help from emergency services arrives. This course covers the first response (only) to fire, and does not include aggressive firefighting techniques.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for emergency response teams, fire teams or those people who provide initial response to fire emergencies in the workplace.
Units of Competency
Course Duration
Student Numbers
Recertification
Refreshers recommended annually.
Pre-requisites
Nil
Pre-entry Requirements
Students must be physically capable of participating in the practical activities and demonstrate a basic level of language, literacy and numeracy.
Delivery Methods
The course content will be delivered in a classroom environment using PowerPoint presentations, video, group discussion and a number of demonstration and skill building activities.
Assessment Methods
Students will be assessed in a practical assessment simulating relevant fire scenarios.
Underpinning knowledge will be assessed through the use of a theory assessment (containing multiple-choice questions).
COURSE CONTENT
Notes
All of our courses are tailored to site policies and procedures.
Appropriate clothing is to be worn when attending training including long pants, long shirts and enclosed footwear. PPE specified by the workplace is also to be worn.