APPLY FIRE FIGHTING TECHNIQUES NQF 1

A learner credited with this unit standard will be capable of identifying, containing, preventing and extinguishing different types of fires by operating basic fire fighting equipment.

Unit 1:Identify different types of fires.

• The causes of fire are identified in accordance with industry practice.
• The classes of fires are explained according to industry practice.

Unit 2:Explain and practice fire prevention.

•  The prevention of fires is explained in relation to general organisational housekeeping.
• Fire prevention is explained in relation to industry safe practices (OHS Act) and company specific procedures.
• The consequences of non adherence to safe practices is explained in relation to organisational procedures.

Unit 3:Operate basic fire fighting equipment.

• The basic fire fighting equipment is identified as provided by the organisation.
• The operating of basic fire fighting equipment is demonstrated in accordance with organisational procedures.
• The type of fire fighting equipment is identified in relation to specific types of fires.

Unit 4:Perform basic fire fighting procedures. 

• The steps to be taken when fighting fires are explained and demonstrated in accordance with organisational procedures.
• The precautions to be taken when fighting fires are explained according to organisational procedures.
• The steps to be taken when containing fires are described in accordance with organisational procedures.