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BASIC FIRE-FIGHTING
Are you responsible for the process of overseeing Fire Safety or who needs to know how to use a fire extinguisher?
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This is the RITE course for you. You will be capable of identifying, containing, preventing and extinguishing different types of fires by operating basic firefighting equipment.
UNIT STANDARD
NQF level 1 | US 12484 | Credits 4
Perform basic fire fighting
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CERTIFICATION
SETA accredited competence certificate
(approx. 6 months), Valid for 3 Years
Attendance certificates will be issued to all individuals attending training within 10 working days from successful completion of training.
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DURATION
1 Day
Classroom (Face-to-Face)
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Read, write, & understand English
Math literacy (ABET Level 3 – Grade 7)
Grade 9 certificate Skills certificate equivalent NQF Level 1
Certified copy of your ID document
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IDEAL FOR
All employees responsible for
workplace firefighting and
appointed workplace firefighters,
or persons who want to gain greater knowledge about workplace firefighting and basic fire prevention.
It is useful to have a fire marshal complete this programme, as they act as the backup for the appointed workplace firefighter
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ASSESSMENT
Workbook completion (requires 85% to pass)
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Formative assessment: Various activities will be completed during the class with homework assignments.
Summative assessment: Written test
Practical exercise
If found ‘not yet competent’,
an attendance certificate will be issued
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COURSE OUTLINE
Do you have a certified Basic Fire Fighter on site at all times?
This course will be useful for employees who may be responsible for functions within the workplace that relate to fire-fighting activities.
Benefits of Fire Fighting Training
- Identify, contain, prevent and extinguish different types of fires.
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Operate basic fire fighting equipment.
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Explain and practice fire prevention.
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Perform basic fire fighting procedures.
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Fire prevention is explained in relation to industry safe practices (OHS Act) and company specific procedures.
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Apply different fire fighting techniques.
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Evacuation procedures and emergency evacuation plan.
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Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:
Identify Types of Fire
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Chemistry of Fire
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Spread of Fire and Heat Radiation
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Classification of Fire
Fire Prevention
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Fire Prevention and Protection
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Firefighting and Safety Equipment
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Problems that May Cause Fires and Hamper Fire Control
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Prepare for an Emergency
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Evacuation Procedures
Select Firefighting Equipment
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Equipment for Extinguishing Fires
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Identify different types of fires
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Explain and practice fire prevention
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Operate basic firefighting equipment
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Perform basic firefighting procedures.
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Monitor Fire
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Retreat and Handover
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Report record status of fire
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Next step: Advance Fire Fighting


