FOREST GROWING AND MANAGEMENT

Course In Fire Suppression 1

Enrolment : FPI20105 Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management

Units : FPIFGM2211A Detect Fires (30hrs)

: PUAEQU001A Prepare, maintain and test response equipment (20hrs)

: PUAFIR204A Respond to Wildfire (60hrs)

: PUAFIR303A Suppress Wildfire (80hrs)

: PUAFIR309A Operate Pumps (80hrs)

: PUAOPE002A Operate Communications systems and equipment (30hrs)

Course

Duration : 2 Weeks

Group Size : 12 participants

Description

A five day program drawing on units from the Australian Fire Agencies National Competency Standards 1994 and the Public Safety Training Package 2000 to train participants ready for fire suppression activities, focusing on preparedness and personal protection, fire systems and equipment operation and maintenance , fire suppression methods and fire science.

Successful completion of these National Units of Competency may be credited towards achieving a Certificate II or III qualification in Forest Growing and Management.

Course Content

1. Fire science

2. Fire preparedness

3. Reporting a fire

4. Personal safety and equipment

5. OHS on the fire ground

6. Equipment selection, operation, maintenance and inspection.

7. Fire attack strategies

8. Mop-up, blackout and patrol

Cost : 2010 Funded -

Tuition Fee $486.00 (State Government of Victoria Funded)

Materials Fee $64.00

Total Cost $550.00 ($1,500.00 if no Funding available)

*Reduced Tuition fees may apply if enrolling in more than one course at a time. Please ask.

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