INTRODUCTION

This learning program is part of a complete qualification. For more details concerning the complete qualification please contact your service provider or alternatively the office of the SASSETA.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of manufacturing and engineering.  The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit-level outcomes required for various manufacturing and engineering qualifications. Qualifying learners can select and use the appropriate firefighting equipment to extinguish or control fires in the workplace. This unit standard has been designed as part of a progression. It is one of a series of unit standards for safety, health and environmental protection in the field of manufacturing and engineering.

TARGET GROUP
This program is compiled for the following target group:
• Security members.
• South African Defense Force members.
• South African Police Force members.
• Correctional Services.
• Individuals who wish to complete the NQF level 3 National Certificate in security practices.

ON COMPLETION OF THIS STUDY UNIT THE STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO:

♦ Demonstrate knowledge of the goals of preventing a fire.
♦ Demonstrate skills and knowledge to set up a strategy to prevent a fire.
♦ List general measures to prevent a fire.

♦ Make the correct decision in the process of fighting a fire.
♦ Stop a fire by using the correct equipment and procedure.
♦ Apply general precautions when fighting a fire.
♦ Identify and apply the correct procedures after a fire has been put out accordingly to SOP.

♦ Define a fire.
♦ Identify the elements of a fire.
♦ Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of fire.
♦ Identify the various causes of a fire.

♦ Know the different types of fire extinguishers.
♦ Know the use of the different types of fire extinguishers.
♦ Identify the correct fire extinguisher to fight a specific class of fire.
♦ How to operate a fire extinguisher.
♦ Know the location and operation of a fire hose.

♦ Demonstrate the importance of housekeeping.
♦ Apply good housekeeping guidelines according to company SOP.
♦ Demonstrate knowledge of storage guidelines.