PUAFER008: Confine small emergencies

This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to confine small emergencies in a facility. 

Introduction:

This unit of competency (PUAFER008) involves the skills and knowledge required to confine small emergencies in a facility and it applies to occupants who are required to have first attack firefighting skills. It includes preparing for emergency situations, identifying and assessing an emergency, safely confining emergencies, using initial response equipment and reporting on the facility's emergency response.
Small emergencies in a facility include incidents such as small fires that can be controlled using a fire extinguisher; chemical spills that can be controlled using facility personal protective clothing and equipment and a spill kit; or a vehicle accident where there is no significant injury or damage.


Course Content

  • Fire triangle

  • Raising the alarm
  • Fire safety and evacuation
  • Classes of fire
  • Types of fire extinguishers
  • Safety procedures when fighting fires
  • Firefighting tactics


Unit of Competency
PUAFER008 - Confine small emergencies in a facility

Duration - Half day

RMS Entry Requirements

  • 16 years old

  • Sound verbal and written comprehension of the English language is mandatory

  • Two forms of identification one of which must be photo ID


COURSE FEE:$140

RECOMMENDED COMBO:
First Attack Firefighting (CPPFES2005)/Fire Warden (PUAFER005)/Confine Small Emergencies (PUAFER008) RMS offers this combo course for a discounted course fee of $300.

If you are directly employed, or previously been employed, in the Building and Construction industry in WA you may qualify for CTF funding which can reduce your training costs by up to 70%. Contact RMS for further information!
 

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There are currently no openings available for this course.