Course Outline
- Legislation
- Safety Rules
- Theory Of Combustion
- Sources Of Energy
- Heat Transmission
- Fire Extinguishing Theory
- Classification Of Fires
- Identifying Types Of Fire Extinguishers
- Operating Fire Extinguishers
- Evacuation Procedure
- Safety Precautions At Home
- Annexure
Duration
1 Day
Title: Perform Basic Fire Fighting
Purpose
The Skills, values and knowledge reflected in this course are required by people in the field of manufacturing and enginering.
The Learning outcomes in this course also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for various manufacturing and engineering qualifications.
Content
New NQF Level Credits
:NQF Level 02 :4
The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes.
Title: Apply Basic Fire Fighting Techniques
Purpose of the Unit Standard
A learner credited with this unit standard will be capable of identifying , containing, preventing and extinguishing different types of fires by operating basic fire fighting equipment.
Course Info
The scope of this Unit Standard is for any person working in the transport environment where knowledge and application of preparing freight for transportation procedures is a necessity.
The context of this Unit Standard refers to aspects, practices and procedures involving the preparation of freight for transportation safely and economically.
New NQF Level Credits
:NQF Level 01 :3
Title: Apply Fire Fighting Techniques
Course Info
The qualifying learner will be capable of:
· Identifying different types of fires.
- Explaining and practice fire prevention.
- Operating basic fire fighting equipment.
· Perform basic fire fighting procedures.
Purpose
A learner credited with this unit standard will be capable of identifying, containing, preventing and extinguishing different types of fires by operating basic fire fighting equipment.
New NQF Level Credits
:NQF Level 01 : 3
