Fire Team Operations and Fire Officers

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to assess, plan and fight a fire; as well as perform the role of a Fire Officer in the mining sector.

Who should attend

Individuals who may be required to respond to a fire and act as a Fire Officer, or those wishing to acquire new skills.

What you will learn

• Fire theory
• Planning and preparing for fire operations
• Roles within the fire team
• Fighting and containing fires using extinguishers and hoses
• Flammable gases and explosive dust
• High and low expansion foam application
• Finalising the fire operation including auditing equipment
• The role and responsibilities of a Fire Officer
• Compliance requirements of the fire hazard management plan and legislation
• Auditing and review of fire risk controls in the management plan
• Recording requirements of inspections, tests, maintenance, defects and repairs
• Training requirements for the fire team and general workforce

Credential issued

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the following units:

• RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations

And a Statement of Attendance in:

• Fire Officer Training

Course delivery

This course is delivered through classroom-based training, desktop scenarios and practical exercises.

Assessment includes written, oral and practical tests.

Duration

Two days

Entry requirements

• This course is based on a Certificate II level qualification. You should have appropriate literacy and numeracy skills to manage course work, activities and assessments.
• Mines Rescue recommends you be aware of the policies and procedures of your workplace before starting the course.

Other information

What we include when training is at a Mines Rescue Station:

• Lunch
• Tea and coffee facilities
• Additional PPE specific to your training

What you need to bring:

• Fully enclosed footwear
• Unique Student Identifier (USI) number
• Your mine sites Fire and Explosive Principal Hazard Management Plan or equivalent.
• Student Portal login details

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