WHO SHOULD DO THIS BASIC FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING?

This course should be done by employees with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to fire-fighting activities.

WHY IS THIS TRAINING IMPORTANT?

This course provides evidence that persons responsible for functions within the workplace that relate to fire-fighting activities in the workplace have been trained and are competent to do so. Attendees will be able to classify the different types of fire and understand the basic fire prevention and protection concepts. They will also be able to operate basic fire-fighting equipment and understand emergency and evacuation procedures.

BASIC COURSE CONTENTS

This course includes the following important aspects:

Understanding and explaining the chemistry of fire.

Understanding and explaining the spread of fire and heat radiation.

Understanding and explaining the classification of fire.

Understanding and explaining fire prevention and protection.

Understanding, explaining and demonstrating the use of fire-fighting equipment.

Understanding and explaining the problems that may cause fires and hamper fire control.

Understanding and explaining how to prepare for an emergency.

Understanding and explaining evacuation procedures.

Understanding, explaining and demonstrating the use of equipment for extinguishing fires.

COURSE DETAILS

The course duration is 4 to 6 hours.

Training will be conducted virtually.

The course programme includes facilitator presentations, readings, group discussions and a virtual assessment.

BENEFITS OF THE TRAINING

Attendees who are determined to be competent will be able to:

Identify, contain, prevent and extinguish different types of fires.

Operate basic fire-fighting equipment.

Explain and practice fire prevention.

Perform basic fire-fighting procedures.

Explain fire prevention in relation to industry safe practices (OHS Act) and company-specific procedures.

Apply different fire-fighting techniques.

Explain evacuation procedures and emergency evacuation plans.

TRAINING OUTCOME

Successful attendees will receive a certificate of competence.

ACCREDITATION

Basic Fire training is aligned to a registered unit standard and is accredited by SAIOSH as meeting the academic requirements for 2 CPD Credits. Attendees will be assessed by completing a knowledge assessment that covers the essential knowledge components for this course.

TRAINING DATES

28 March 2025
26 April 2025
27 May 2025
28 June 2025
25 July 2025
27 August 2025
26 September 2025
24 October 2025
28 November 2025