This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment. It includes demonstrating and explaining to clients how to correctly and safely use portable fire extinguishers, fire hose reels and fire blankets in emergency situations.
The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.
Cost
$180.00 per person
Course Content
Demonstrate and explain:
- correct use of portable fire extinguisher to extinguish simulated fire
- correct use of fire hose reel
- use of fire blankets
Course Pre-requisites
For course participants:
- Must be 18 years of age or over
- Read and write basic level of English
- Participants need to have the physical fitness to handle first attack fire equipment
- Current, primary or secondary ID
- USI number
Language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND)
Students must have sufficient language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills to be able to read safety signs and policies and procedures and do calculations.
Assessments
- Written Assessment
- Practical Assessment
Duration
- Half day
Certification
After successfully completing the qualification, participants will receive a nationally recognised certificate: CPPFES2005 Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment.
Course Venue
Cockburn Central, Henderson or on-site
