Fire Fighting

The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of manufacturing and engineering. The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for various manufacturing and engineering qualifications.

Qualifying learners can select and use the appropriate fire fighting equipment to extinguish or control fires in the workplace.

Content:

• Identifying Different Types of Fires.
• Understand, Explain and Practice Fire Prevention.
• Operate  Fire Fighting Equipment and Perform Basic Fire Fighting Procedures.
• Fire Fighters Attitude.
• Fire Equipment Inspection.
• Regulations Guide for fire exit signs and other fire safety signs.
• The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.
• OSHA Fire Extinguisher Requirements.