This course will demonstrate how various portable fire protection products are used in emergency situations. The course covers the use of a portable fire extinguisher, a fire hose reel and a fire blanket. All work in this area must be completed in accordance with relevant legislative, industry, customer and organisational requirements, including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
The practical content of the course ensures that all attendees will actively participate in using a minimum of three listed portable fire fighting equipment. Training can be customised to suit individual workplace equipment.
On successful completion of this unit of competency, participants can complete other units to form industry skill sets or complete the related Certificate II in Asset Maintenance.
SAFERIGHT is a Registered Training Organisation (Provider Number 5722) and offers a range of courses in industrial safety. For more information on courses, please call our Training Department on 1800 352 335 or email training@saferight.com.au.
Key Outcomes
DEFINITIONS:
- Relevant OHS and Workplace Policies/Procedures
- Classifications of Fires
- Correct Usage of Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Correct Usage of a Fire Hose Reel
- Correct Usage of a Fire Blanket
Other Information
DURATION: 4 Hours (8.30am to 12.30pm)
LOCATION:
- Metropolitan and Remote Sites
- 33 Belmont Avenue, Belmont, Western Australia
- 42 Belmont Avenue, Belmont, Western Australia
- Lot 2 Stadium Road, Tom Price, Western Australia
- Unit 3, 605 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton, QLD
- On-Site Customer Location
Note: If training is carried out on site, the client is responsible for travel and accommodation costs.
TRAINEE/INSTRUCTOR RATIO: Minimum 5:1 — Maximum 10:1
CLOTHING: Wear normal work clothing and safety boots. Please remove all jewellery prior to course.
