CPME can offer your company facilitators for Basic FireFighting training that is compliant with the SAQA unit standard ID number – 12484. Learners assessed competent against this unit standard will be awarded 4 National Qualification Framework (NQF) credits.
This training programme has been developed in accordance with the Skills Development Act, against a South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) registered unit standard. Only a facilitator who has been properly trained, and is competent in the presentation of this course, with regards content and methodology should present this training.
Who is the training programme for?
This training programme is designed for both novice and experienced learners who may be expected to perform basic firefighting techniques while performing their daily duties.
It also makes good business sense that employees who are expected to supervise these related activities should know what the correct procedures are so that they are competent to identify good, bad, safe or unsafe practices during the course of their supervision day / shift.
THE LEARNERS’ ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Discuss and explain procedures for dealing with fires in the workplace
- Identify the type of fire, its context and select the appropriate firefighting procedure
- Identify, select and check appropriate firefighting and safety equipment
- Fight containable/extinguishable fires
- Retreat from fire site and hand over to appropriate personnel
- Report/record status of fire and equipment