Unit Standard 120331 is a standard compliance course all business needs

Safety training is not just for companies who want their staff to be compliant. In many cases private learners what to become qualified in fire prevention with a certificate to enhance their CV. Often times contractors need the certification for themselves.

FTS Safety's public classes are an easy opportunity to get a fire prevention certificate in a single day.

Our Venue has plenty of safe parking behind a gate and with a security guard on duty. Lunch is included in the course price.

Public classes are more interactive. 

You have candidates from various companies and industries all joining together so the questions are interesting and you get additional insight into the risks in different industries.

Course Overview

• The fire tetrahedron and the role of each element in the propagation of a fire is explained. 
• The gases produced by working place fires are named. 
• Spontaneous combustion is explained. 
• The reasons for changes in air temperature and gas concentration during fires are explained and measured. 
• An effective escape strategy is explained. 
• The required symbolic signs and safety equipment, pertaining to fires, are explained. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and prevention of working place fires. 
• The common causes of working place fires are described. 
• Precautions to be taken to prevent working place fires. 
• The classification of fire risks in a working area is explained. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of fire detection methods. 
• The functions of fire detection methods/systems are explained. 
• The types of instruments used for fire detection are described in accordance with specified requirements. 
• The role of physical senses in the detection of working place fires is explained according to specified requirements. 
• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to fire preparedness. 
• The importance of fire fighting, escape and rescue procedures is explained. 
• The importance of an up to date fire and rescue plan, indicating all relevant information, is explained. 
• The fire extinguishing equipment to be used for different types of fires is explained and demonstrated. 
• The importance of regular inspection and maintenance of fire fighting equipment is explained. 
• The necessity for an emergency control room is explained. 
• The arrangement, equipment and procedures in an emergency control room are explained.
  

What should you bring?

1. A copy of your ID document
2. Safety shoes or boots
3. Appropriate clothing doing a practical with a fire extinguisher

Your certificate will be emailed within 7 days. If you require proof that you have attended immediately please let the course facilitator know on the morning of training.