Course Outline

The Fire Extinguisher course conducted by SETS Enterprises is a nationally accredited course that is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills to interpret and follow manufacturers’ instructions on various first attack firefighting equipment in emergency situations.

All aspects of the unit must be undertaken in line with legislative requirements, workplace policies and procedures, and accepted safe practices.
This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745-2010 and AS4083-2010.

Course Outcomes

On completion of this course, participants should be able to:

Demonstrate and explain correct use of portable fire extinguisher to extinguish simulated fires
Demonstrate and explain correct use of fire blanket
Demonstrate and explain correct use of fire hose reel.

ON COMPLETION

Students who attend and successfully meet all assessment requirements of the course will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment with the following unit of competency: CPPFES2005 Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment

OTHER INFO

There is a maximum number of 10 participants per program.

To meet the course requirements, students must:

Have sufficient English language, literacy and numeracy skills to read instructions and write assessments
Provide their USI on enrolment
Provide proof of identity, e.g. drivers licence
Wear or bring long sleeve, long pants and closed in shoes

This course is also available in a combined Warden Training / Fire Extinguisher one day course.

Note: The Fire Extinguisher component of this training will be delivered in the afternoon starting from 12:30 PM.