Qualification Issued

Statement of Attainment – CPPFES2005 - Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment.

The course is nationally recognised through inclusion on the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). Workplace Approved throughout Australia.

Program Duration

3 hours face-to-face delivery. No pre-course work required.

Training and assessment is conducted in a friendly classroom setting that reflects a real emergency environment. Training may include but in not limited to practical class sessions, written work, self-paced activities, group discussions, debate and practical work.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for anyone requiring firefighting qualifications. This course is suitable for the general public, organisations and corporate clients and will provide participants with the knowledge to confidently use a fire extinguisher in an emergency situation.

Entry Requirements

It is recommended that students have sufficient literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course.

There is no pre-requisite for this unit. Recommended for students over 14yrs only.

Core Content

Working knowledge of:

• Basic HumFire triangle theory
• Raising the alarm
• Fire safety and evacuation
• Classes of fire
• Types of fire extinguishers
• Safety procedures when fighting fires
• Firefighting tactics
• Practical sessions:
• Using a fire extinguisher, fire hose reel and fire blanket, participants will gain hands-on practical experience with fire-fighting equipment. They will also be instructed in correct firefighting tactics and safety procedures an Anatomy and Physiology

Requirements for Completion

100% attendance and participation.