BASIC FIRE-FIGHTING

Are you responsible for the process of overseeing Fire Safety or who needs to know how to use a fire extinguisher?

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.

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UNIT STANDARD

NQF level 1 | US 12484 | Credits 4

Perform basic fire fighting

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.

DURATION

1 Day

Classroom (Face-to-Face)

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

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

ASSESSMENT

Workbook completion (requires 85% to pass)

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

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.
Operate basic fire fighting equipment.
Explain and practice fire prevention.
Perform basic fire fighting procedures.
Fire prevention is explained in relation to industry safe practices (OHS Act) and company specific procedures.
Apply different fire fighting techniques.
Evacuation procedures and emergency evacuation plan.

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:

Identify Types of Fire

Chemistry of Fire
Spread of Fire and Heat Radiation
Classification of Fire

Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention and Protection
Firefighting and Safety Equipment
Problems that May Cause Fires and Hamper Fire Control
Prepare for an Emergency
Evacuation Procedures

Select Firefighting Equipment

Equipment for Extinguishing Fires
Identify different types of fires
Explain and practice fire prevention
Operate basic firefighting equipment
Perform basic firefighting procedures.
- Monitor Fire
- Retreat and Handover
- Report record status of fire

Next step: Advance Fire Fighting

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R.I.T.E. safety at the R.I.T.E. time

OHS (Occupational health and Safety) is for EVERY type of business!

Keeping workplaces safe is a number one priority for any business. Our safety inductions and training mean your workforce is qualified, inducted and assessed before they even step on site – in compliance with local legislative and regulator requirements.

We also can help you with all your safety requirements:

Management Services | Compliance and Safety kits

BASIC FIRE-FIGHTING

COURSE OUTLINE

Identify Types of Fire

Fire Prevention

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