E-LEARNING COURSE

FIRST LEVEL OF FIRE FIGHTING : Apply Fire Fighting Techniques

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E-LEARNING COURSE

FIRST LEVEL OF FIRE FIGHTING : Apply Fire Fighting Techniques

A learner will be able to:

  • Identify differnet types of fires, explain and practice fire prevention.
  • Operate basic fire fighting equipment and perform basic fire fighting procedures.

Purpose of the Course:

Identifying, containing, preventing and extinguishing of different types of fires, by operating basic fire fighting equipment.

Accreditation:

This course is accredited by HWSETA and aligned with SAQA Unit Standard 252250.

Entry Requirement:

  • Proficiency in the English language
  • Computer literate

Content of the Course:

  • Elements of a fire
  • Triangle (Tetrahedon) of Combustion
  • Classes of Fires
  • Extinguishing Mediums
  • Extinguishing Methods
  • Instruction Labels (colour) coding
  • Hose Reel
  • Fire Blankets
  • Correct placement of fire equipment
  • Inspection of fire equipment
  • Total evacuation process

Evacuation:

  • Planning
  • Objectives
  • Considerations
  • Procedures
  • Activate alarm system and report to fire department
  • Actions when smoke logged or trapped in a building
  • Practical use of hand held Fire Fighting Equipment

Validity:

2 Years

Duration:

May Vary

OUR E-LEARNING COURSES

Course 1

First Level of Fire Fighting : Apply Fire Fighting Techniques

Course 2

First Level of First Aid : Perform Basic Life Support & First Aid Procedures

Course 3

Safety, Health, Environmental Representatives : SHE REP