Course Outline
This unit of competency is a nationally accredited course that provides the skills and knowledge required to confine small emergencies in a facility. It includes:
- Preparing for emergency situations
- Identifying and assessing an emergency
- Safely confining emergencies
- Using initial response equipment
- Reporting on the facility’s emergency response
Skills covered in this unit of competency include:
- Correct use of portable fire extinguishers, fire hose reels and fire blankets
- Apply manufacturers techniques for operation of fire fighting equipment
- Fire emergency response
- Confine the run-off from first attack fire fighting techniques
- Understanding the principle of fire
- Legislative requirements
Assessment
Theory and practical assessments will be conducted throughout the course using fire scenarios.
On successful completion participants receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.
Who Should Attend?
This unit applies to all persons who are required to have first attack firefighting skills.
Legislation / Compliance
- WHS Act and Regulation
- Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990
- Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008
- Fire and Emergency Services Regulation 2011
- Australian Standard AS 3745 and AS4083
Recognition of Prior Learning
Individuals who believe they may be competent in this unit of competency can apply for RPL. RPL is available based on relevant work experience, formal training or expertise. Refresher training is recommended every 12 months.
Language Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)
To complete this unit of competence successfully, participants need to have reasonably well developed skills in areas such as reading, writing and communication.
Examples of LLN requirements participants will need to demonstrate include:
- Determine fire type & classification
- Select correct fire extinguisher for different fire type
- Demonstrate correct use of portable fire extinguishers & fire blankets inline with manufacturers’ instructions
Refund Policy
DTE has a fair and equitable refund policy in place containing guidelines guaranteeing the refund of fees to participants under reasonable circumstances. The management guarantees that DTE has a sound financial position and safeguards participant fees until used for training. Please ask for a copy of the refund policy.
We stand by our training excellence 100% and guarantee our product. Should for some valid reason the training does not meet your expectations we shall provide a full refund.
Commitment
Our facilities and experienced instructors ensure that graduates of our courses leave equipped with the knowledge and skills required for safe work in their chosen field with the breadth and depth of knowledge required for the role. In addition we offer an on-going support service to all course participants including student drop in contact days on a monthly basis.
