Course Description
This programme is designed for personnel who maybe required to raise the alarm and operate equipment such as hand-held fire extinguishers, hose-reels and fire blankets in the event of discovering a fire.
Why choose this course?
Delegates will be assessed against the learning outcomes using direct observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate.
Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will be awarded with a GSS Certificate, valid for 2 years.
Who is the course for?
The optimum contact time for this training is 4 hours. The contact time is based on the maximum number of delegates undertaking the programme.
Approximately 35% of the course will be classroom-based and 65% performing practical exercises.
What certificate will i receive?
This course can be delivered at any one of our training centres or ONSITE at the clients facility.
Visit our website for location availability and dates or email info@gssgroup.org for information about ONSITE availability.
What can the course lead to?
A range of portable handheld fire extinguishers, including Water, Foam, Dry Powder and CO2. Hose-reels and fire blankets.
What is the duration of the course?
What are the entry requirements?
What does the course cover?
Course Summary
How is the course assessed?
Course info
- Certificate
There are no prerequisites required for this course.
- Duration
Training contains physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such training must be medically fit and capable of participating fully.
Delegates must either:
a) Possess a valid offshore medical certificate, or
b) Possess an Operator approved medical certificate, or
c) Complete a GSS medical screening form prior to attendance.
- Who is it for
The aims and objectives of the training programme is to equip students with the knowledge and understanding of fire theory, including the basic principles of combustion and how fires spread, classifications of fire and the identification of different types of fire extinguishers. Students will learn about the importance of fire drills and how to perform them as and when required. The training programme will equip students with the skills required to operate various types of fire extinguisher, hose-reels and fire blankets to tackle various types of live fires.
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