In this course you will learn the legal requirements related to basic fire fighting, which type of extinguishers should be used in your specific working environment,  how often extinguishers need to serviced and much more. You will learn about the classes of fires and how they relate to the types of extinguishers.

Module 1

After you have completed this module, you will be able to:
•    Know what the causes of fire are
•    Understand the different classes of fire

Module 2

After you have completed this module, you will be able to:
•    Understand why good housekeeping should be applied to prevent fires.
•    Understand and demonstrate the industry safe practices in relation to the OHS Act & Company procedures.
•    Know the consequences of non-adherence to safe practices.

Module 3

After you have completed this module, you will be able to:
•    Identify basic fire fighting equipment.
•    Operate basic fire fighting equipment (fire extinguisher, hose reel, fire hose).
•    Know which fire fighting equipment to use for specific types of fires.

Module 4

After you have completed this module, you will be able to:
•    Understand and demonstrate which steps must be taken when fighting fires.
•    Understand which precautions to take when fighting fires.
•    Describe steps to be taken when containing fires.
 

The course follows a blended format where the modules contain some or all of the following aspects:

•    animated slides
•    demonstrations
•    videos
•    simulations
•    games
•    practical examples.

The course is outcomes based, therefore you are not required to just memorise the information.

You will receive support throughout the course by our experienced facilitators, via email, as well as whats app group chats.

You will be required to show your competency by being able to demonstrate what you have learned. You will also be required to do some workplace learning, by assignments given to you.

Theory 

Only the theory part of the course will be tested via online activities e.g.

•    quizzes at the end of each module
•    knowledge questionnaire

Practical

After completion of the Online Theory part of the course, you will need to download the practical assignment in your documents folder.
With regards to the “Fire” part of the course, students will have to demonstrate their practical skills by uploading a video, demonstrating the correct use of a fire extinguisher. 
Note: Should the student not have the resources to record a video on their phone/electronic device, they can request the practical assessment to be done at either their premises or at the RTS training/assessment venue.

CERTIFICATION 

Your assignment will then be assessed by one of the RTS assessors, after which you will receive feedback.
If all the assessment criteria were met, you will receive a certificate of completion, which is valid for two years.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

You are required to adhere to the academic principle of
Risk Training Solutions and to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity.

In short, it means doing your own work and not cheating, and not presenting the work of others as your own.