Fire Extinguisher

To prevent injury and reduce potential damage to a workplace, building or structure an employer should ensure that all employees are trained in the safe use of fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, fire blankets and how to use a chemical spill kit. This training course includes a theory and practical component to ensure that your employees can safely handle workplace emergencies.

Duration: 3 hours

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Course Outline

To prevent injury and reduce potential damage to a workplace, building or structure an employer should ensure that all employees are trained in the safe use of fire extinguishers, fire hose reels and fire blankets. They should also be aware of the effects of chemical spills, areas where they may occur and how to contain them using a chemical spill kit.

This training course includes a theory and practical component to ensure that your employees can safely handle workplace emergencies.

To ensure maximum benefit, this training course should be conducted with Fire Warden and Evacuation Training. If required, a Fire Safety trainer can visit your workplace to determine your fire safety equipment and training needs.

Course Subjects

Preparing for emergency situations
Identifying and assessing an emergency
Safely confining an emergency
Elements of combustion
Raising the alarm
Classes of fire
Types of fire extinguishers
Safety procedures when fighting fires
How to use a fire extinguisher, fire hose reel and fire blanket
Types of chemicals
Characteristics of chemical spill kits
Correct use of a chemical spill kit

Participants will gain hands-on experience fighting a real fire with fire fighting equipment and will gain knowledge of chemical spill kits and how to use them.

Course Prerequisites

There are no restrictions on entry to this course however students are required to have sufficient numeracy and literacy skills to read and comprehend instruction(s).

Unit of Competency

Participants who successfully complete all components of the course will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the PUAFER008 Confine small emergencies in a facility unit of competency.

Course Assessment

Practical assessment with group interaction. Participants must demonstrate competency during a series of practical skills evaluation and verbal assessments. Participants will also complete a theory assessment consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.

Course Delivery

Training occurs at Eagle Training Services training facilities located in Alice Springs. Participants undertake the course in comfortable, air-conditioned classrooms with the latest IT and audiovisual capabilities. Students are supported through the provision of high quality learning materials and resources.

Metro and remote onsite delivery is also available if you have a suitable venue.

Confirmation of Enrolment

Payment in full or provision of a purchase order is required to secure a course.

For cancellations/refunds a minimum of 3 business days notice must be provided to Eagle Training Services prior to the commencement of the scheduled course to enable re-allocation of your place to another participant, otherwise the full course fee will be payable. Replacements are allowed provided they have Eagle Training Services approval before the start of training and course prerequisites are met.

Welfare and Support Services

Eagle Training Services provides welfare and support services within its professional capacity. Clients should identify existing needs prior to enrolment so that appropriate arrangements are made. Where additional support is required, the client will be referred to a specialist agency to access appropriate support. Eagle Training Services has a documented policy regarding access and equity.