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Course Title: Fire Fighting in the Workplace

 

Course Code: FFW

 

Unit Standard ID: 12484
Unit Standard Title: Perform basic Fire fighting
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 4
Duration: 1 Day

About the Programme

This programme aims to promote awareness of the potential danger that fire presents in the workplace.

Content

Module 1: Procedures for dealing with fires in the workplace
  1. Identify fire risks in the workplace.
  2. Understand the procedures for employees.
  3. Understand the procedures for employers.
 Module 2: Types and Classes of fires
  1. Define a fire.
  2. List the components necessary for combustion to take place.
  3. Describe the phases of fire development.
  4. Explain fire extinguishing methods.
  5. Identify four classes of fire.
Module 3: Types of equipment
  1. Types and uses of portable fire extinguishers.
  2. Fire hoses.
Module 4: Reporting and recording on the status of equipment
  1. Reporting and Recording.