Course Description:                                          Lesson Plan 

Maximum Students: 10

Duration: 8am - 12pm

This 3 to 4 hour course is appropriate for anyone who may be required to use portable fire extinguishers, fire hose reels and fire blankets. 

This unit provides participant’s with the skills and knowledge required to identify fire types and select the most appropriate method of extinguishment.

Also, how to interpret and follow manufacturers’ instructions on various first attack firefighting equipment in emergency situations.

Demonstrate First Attack Fire Fighting Equipment Learning Outcomes:

• Use portable fire extinguishers to extinguish a simulated fire
• Determine the classification and fire type
• Select the appropriate fire extinguisher to attack the fire
• Demonstrate usage of fire extinguishers safely according to them manufacturers’ instructions, and in accordance with relevant OHS and workplace policies and procedures
   

Demonstrate correct usage of a fire hose reel

• Demonstrate usage of the hose reel safely according to manufacturers’ instructions and in accordance with relevant OHS and workplace policies and procedures
• Turn off water in the approved sequence and check the hose reel for leaks
• Rewind the hose reel correctly after use
   

Demonstrate correct usage of a fire blanket

• Demonstrate usage of the fire blanket safely according to manufacturers’ instructions and in accordance with therelevant OHS and workplace policies and procedures
   

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors.  

The course comprises a written theory assessment, followed by a practical assessment. Participants need to have a strong command of the English language in order to complete the written assessment for these courses.

Language, literacy and numeracy requirements

• This unit requires the ability to interpret any documentation or signage associated with the identification and use of fire fighting equipment. 
• Reading and writing is required to the level of reading instructions and completing required workplace reports. 
• Numeracy is required to enable the determination of pressure guages and similar activities.

It is strongly recommended that prior to enrolling in this course, you take this Online Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test to evaluate your skills in:

• Reading,
• Writing,
• Learning,
• Oral Communication, and
• Numeracy.

These are the 5 core skills that make up the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). These skills have been identified as the basic skills that a person needs in the community, classroom and workplace.

By taking this test, we will be better prepared to help you should the test determine any LLN issues.

     Take LLN Test

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Price: $295 per person (No GST for Nationally Accredited Training)

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Enrolling for a course is made easy by our online enrolment system. Simply click on the Enrol Myself or Enrol Employees buttons to enrol in a course.

A completed booking form must be submitted to the RTO Administrator, along with payment in order to secure a seat at the nominated training course.

Daysafe staff will email you confirmation upon receipt of your enrolment and payment. This will identify what you need to bring to the course. We will also send you an SMS message the day before to remind you.

Daysafe can deliver this course on your site (by appointment if pre-arranged) or at our fully equipped training facility in Karratha.

Daysafe Training Centre-Lot 2499 Coolawanyah Road Karratha Light Industrial Area (LIA) 
(Eaton Building's old shed) Cnr Pemberton Way.

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