Fire Extinguisher (VTQ)
Online & Classroom Training Course
You can take this course as a video online course or as a face to face course nationwide. As a face to face course, this course trains you in the practical use of fire extinguishers and is an ideal extra course to add to our level 1 and level 2 fire courses and regulated qualifications.
A lack of confidence, knowledge and experience can lead to a fire extinguisher being used incorrectly, which can be dangerous. Ensure your employees are able to use an extinguisher safely and effectively in the event of a fire.
This course offers delegates hands-on experience of the use of an extinguisher, as well as an understanding the different types of extinguishers and their methods of operation, capabilities and limitations.
This 1.5-hour course is suitable for Fire Marshals wishing to increase their knowledge or anyone who may find themselves in a situation where they may need to attempt to tackle a small fire.
This course does not include the use of real fires, it is just to give students the experience of using a fire extinguisher.
Video Playtime
23 minutes
Video Count
11 videos
Audio
English
Captions
English
Proof of Completion
Certificate
This Course Includes:
- Endorsed by Skills for Care
- 2.0 hrs CPD Certificate
- Evidence Based Training Certificate
- Instant printable wall certificate
- 24/7 on-demand video
- Access on mobile
- Weekly refresher video
- Expiration reminder
- Student manual
Preview the course content:
Section 1
Introduction
- Course introduction 2:16
Section 2
Using Fire Extinguishers
- Fire Extinguishers and fire alarm points 5:33
- Breakdown of a Fire Extinguisher 2:46
- Facts About Extinguishers 1:47
- and more...
Section 3
Summary
- Course Summary 2:07
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Some professionals that may need a this course include:
- Offices
- Factories
- Fire Wardens
- Fire Marshals
- Responders
More about this course
You can take this course as a video online course or as a face to face course nationwide. As a face to face course, this course trains you in the practical use of fire extinguishers and is an ideal extra course to add to our level 1 and level 2 fire courses and regulated qualifications.
A lack of confidence, knowledge and experience can lead to a fire extinguisher being used incorrectly, which can be dangerous. Ensure your employees are able to use an extinguisher safely and effectively in the event of a fire.
This course offers delegates hands-on experience of the use of an extinguisher, as well as an understanding the different types of extinguishers and their methods of operation, capabilities and limitations.
This 1.5-hour course is suitable for Fire Marshals wishing to increase their knowledge or anyone who may find themselves in a situation where they may need to attempt to tackle a small fire.
This course does not include the use of real fires, it is just to give students the experience of using a fire extinguisher.
This course comes with 2.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 23 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
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