- Inspect, Test & Tag Firefighting Equipment

Inspect, Test & Tag Firefighting Equipment Training - $495

  • CPPFES2020 Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets

  • CPPFES2010 Inspect and test fire hose reels

    (INCLUDES FIRE EXTINGUISHER, FIRE BLANKETS AND FIRE HOSE REELS)

    Students must have previously attained a current fire extinguisher course such as CPPFES2005 Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment or PUAFER008 Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility. YOU MUST PROVIDE PREVIOUS EVIDENCE TO ATTEND THIS COURSE.

Student Requirements

  • Students must have the language, literacy, numeracy (LLN) and physical capabilities to meet the performance criteria of this unit. (For further information or if you have any concerns regarding LLN and/or physical capabilities please contact the office)

  • Participants must have the ability to read and write English and be able to perform practical and theoretical assessment as required.

  • Students must wear standard work wear, enclosed safety shoes, long shirt and pants.

Course Details

  • Duration: 6-8 Hours

  • Delivery Mode: Face to face

  • Where: Unit 2, 84 Solomon Road, Jandakot WA 6164.

  • Amenities: Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. Kitchen facilities are available for those who wish to bring their own lunch. A lunch bar is 100m away.

  • Group bookings are available at your site or ours. Please contact our office on 08 94178888 or email admin@stp.net.au for pricing and site requirements. Up to 4 participants per group.

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct routine monthly, six-monthly and yearly inspections and testing of fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire hose reels. Service activities are conducted in compliance with requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and schedules specified in the relevant Australian Standards. The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.

Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisite units for this course.

Designed For
Service of in-situ portable firefighting equipment, e.g. fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire hose reel.

This course is suitable for persons who are required to inspect fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire hose reels as a requirement of their regular workplace duties or those who are working towards obtaining an Extinguisher agent handling licence EAHL.

Upon Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, each participant will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and wallet sized card for:

  • CPPFES2020 Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets

  • CPPFES2010 Inspect and test fire hose reels

Course Outline

  • Induction and enrolment

  • Roles and Responsibilities of the service person for Inspection test and service requirements for;

    • Fire Extinguishers , Fire blankets, Fire Hose reels

  • Legislation, regulations and codes applicable to selecting, positioning, inspecting and testing fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire hose reels

  • Plan and prepare for service operation

  • Inspect and test fire extinguishers

  • Inspect fire blankets

  • Commission, Inspect, test fire hose reel

  • Replace and commission fire hose reel

  • Installation, service and maintenance of fire protection equipment

  • Testing and tagging process

  • Tools and equipment

  • Managing faulty equipment

  • Types of extinguishing agents and dangers of mixing them

  • Finalise service

  • Safe working practices

  • Documentation and reporting of inspection activities

  • Written and Practical Assessment