NQF LEVEL 2 WITH 4 CREDITS
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Discuss and explain procedures for dealing with fires in the workplace
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Identify the type of fire, its context and select the appropriate fire fighting procedure
OUTCOME RANGE
Types of fires include organic materials/fibre materials, flammable liquids and gases, live electrical equipment, combustible metal fires. Fire contexts include the nature of the area where the fire is, adjacent hazards, structural materials. Methods of fire transmission include conduction, induction, radiation. Combustible hazards include combustible materials and temperatures, compressed containers, electrical equipment, structure and layout of site.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Identify, select and check appropriate fire fighting and safety equipment
OUTCOME RANGE
Fire fighting equipment includes hoses, extinguishers and buckets. Safety equipment includes breathing apparatus, fire blankets, protective clothing for fire fights, heat shields.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Fight containable/extinguishable fires
OUTCOME NOTES
Monitor and respond to changes in the fire.
OUTCOME RANGE
Changes in a fire include changes in wind direction, backdraft, ventilation, release of hazardous substances, radiation, or as a result of incorrect application of fire fighting procedures. Fire monitoring issues include status of fire, status of fire fighting equipment, controlling access, structural damage and equipment retrieval, fire fighting casualties.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Retreat from fire site and hand over to appropriate personnel
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Report/record status of fire and equipment
- Teacher: Ria Mostert