Basic Firefighting Course

On completion of the course, the successful learner will be capable of identifying, containing, preventing and extinguishing different types of fires by operating basic firefighting equipment.

Formative assessment

Various activities will be completed.

Summative assessment

Written assessment and practical exercise to be completed at the end of the course.

Course outline

By the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

  • Identify different types of fires
  • Explain and practise fire prevention
  • Operate basic firefighting equipment
  • Perform basic firefighting procedures.

Course Information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Apply Fire Fighting Techniques

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

3
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

252250

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

NQF Level:

1

Prerequisites:

None

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• All employees responsible for workplace firefighting and appointed workplace firefighters, or persons who want to gain greater knowledge about workplace firefighting and basic fire prevention. It is useful to have a fire marshal complete this programme, as they act as the backup for the appointed workplace firefighter.
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Apply Fire Fighting Techniques

Webinar Price:

Not Available as Webinar

Webinar Duration:

Not Available as Webinar
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

3
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

252250

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

NQF Level:

1

Prerequisites:

None

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• All employees responsible for workplace firefighting and appointed workplace firefighters, or persons who want to gain greater knowledge about workplace firefighting and basic fire prevention. It is useful to have a fire marshal complete this programme, as they act as the backup for the appointed workplace firefighter.
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Book your seat at any one of our 15 NOSA Colleges throughout South Africa to experience health and safety training in the classroom guided by dedicated and experienced course facilitators.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Apply Fire Fighting Techniques

Classroom Price:

R1 173,00 (incl. VAT)

Classroom Duration:

1 day
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

3
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

252250

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

NQF Level:

1

Prerequisites:

None

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• All employees responsible for workplace firefighting and appointed workplace firefighters, or persons who want to gain greater knowledge about workplace firefighting and basic fire prevention. It is useful to have a fire marshal complete this programme, as they act as the backup for the appointed workplace firefighter.
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