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.
Duration
4 Hours Face to face
Fees
$175
Delivered on site or offsite
Depending on industry requirements, accessibility and numbers
The course will be delivered via a face to face format in either DNA Kingston Training rooms or at your workplace, depending on numbers, client requirements and training facilities.
Locations of training rooms include: Busselton, Bunbury and Belmont (Perth)
Minimum and maximum participant numbers apply.
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.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Assessment locations
Assessment maybe at the work place or simulated conditions that replicate operational workplace conditions
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Demonstrate and explain correct use of portable fire extinguisher to extinguish simulated fire. |
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Explain purpose and use of different types of fire extinguishers to relevant persons. |
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Identify fire type and classification. |
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Select fire extinguisher according to fire type and classification. |
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Demonstrate safe and correct use of fire extinguisher to attack fire according to manufacturer requirements. |
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Demonstrate and explain correct use of fire hose reel. |
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Explain purpose and use of fire hose reel to relevant persons. |
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Unroll fire hose reel according to manufacturers’ instructions. |
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Operate fire hose reel nozzle to direct water stream at selected target. |
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Turn off water in approved sequence and check hose reel for leaks according to manufacturers’ instructions. |
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Rewind fire hose reel after use according to manufacturer requirements. |
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Demonstrate and explain use of fire blanket. |
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Explain purpose and use of fire blanket to relevant persons. |
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Demonstrate safe and correct use of fire blanket to attack fire according to manufacturer requirements. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Participants will be required to successfully complete an LLN assessment to confirm numeracy, reading, writing and language skills at least to ACSF Level 3 prior to enrolment into their selected course.
It is a requirements that participants wishing to attend this training be able to:
- enter and exit the work location safely and unaided
- have adequate mobility to be able to enter restricted /darkened work areas
- be able to conduct manual handling activities involving movement of persons
- have adequate mobility, eyesight and hearing to be able to observe their surrounding work area in all directions during activities.
Assessment requirements
Assessment will require a theory component and practical demonstration
Participants will undertake a theory assessment and a practical demonstration. The theory assessment consists of multiple choice, true or false and short answer questions, with a practical demonstration of skills to be observed. The practical assessment requires participants to demonstrate competence of this unit, including conducting CPR for a scenario provided.
Clothing requirements
- Steel cap boots
- Long pants
- Longs sleeve shirt
CPPFES2005 – Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment
- selecting an appropriate extinguisher and demonstrating correct extinguishment methods for the following simulated fires:
- one class A, C or F type fire involving two different types of equipment or materials
- one class A, C or F type fire involving potentially energised electrical equipment
- one class B type fire
- one class D type fire
- attacking a fire using a fire hose reel where the fire is located more than 10 metres from the installed location of the hose reel
- attacking a fire using a fire blanket.
- Learner resources and guides
- Assessment material theory and practical
- Appropriate equipment
- Power points
- Videos
- Protective personal equipment and Hi- Vis Vest, hardhat and other PPE currently used in industry for performing rescues from a live LV panel
- Documentation may include workplace requirements, relevant industry standards, equipment specifications and operation manuals to meet specific site needs of industry.
Learning and assessment materials, along with power points which can be accessed online as required.
Support of face to face Trainer