Service & Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers (4 days)
Overview
The 2002 FETA survey of portable fire extinguishers noted that of the 2,173 incidents reported, 80% were extinguished before the arrival of the emergency services and that portable extinguishers form the first line of defence both in extinguishing or, once a fire has taken hold, in aiding escape. Portable extinguishers require regular servicing and maintenance and must be sited according to the fire risk.
Based on BS5306 Pt 3, Servicing and Maintenance and Pt 8 Selecting and positioning this course and successful completion of the BAFE Exam will fulfil the training competency requirements for registration on third party certification schemes leading to demonstrable competence under the Fire Safety Order (2005).
Delegates that have successfully completed this course should attend a refresher course every three years to maintain current knowledge and certification.
The Course
This intensive course is run over three days with the BAFE exam taking place on the fourth day and will provide both theoretical knowledge and practical experience of carrying out servicing and maintenance of a number of portable extinguisher types. Delegates will learn the theory of fire and of extinguishing, including the fire triangle, fire ratings and flammable materials before moving on to portable extinguishers, selecting and positioning the right extinguisher for the area, carrying out servicing including a hands on period where delegates will be expected to carry out an inspection and service on a range of extinguishers.
This fast paced course trains delegates to the highest standards to enable them to be equiped to deal with all problems they will face within the industry, with technical back up. We do not train to just pass the exam !
Please note; delegates are required to bring a set of tools listed below and that homework will be set every night.
Who should attend?
Technicians that will be carrying out servicing and maintenance of portable extinguishers should attend this course, particularly anyone that intends joining third party certification schemes in this field. This course would also be recommended for anyone likely to answer technical questions regarding portable extinguishers and their use including sales staff.
There is a written examination and therefore candidates need to be able to read & write and have an adequate level of numeracy. If a delegate has learning difficulties please contact us before booking, as this is a fast paced course and special arrangements will need to be put in place at additional costs.
Programme
The course will detail the following points:
• The theory of fire
• Classes of fire
• Definitions of a portable extinguisher
• Fire ratings
• Provision and siting of extinguishers
• Inspection periods
• Certification
• Extinguishing agents
• Maintenance requirements
• Carrying out a service
Outcome
All course delegates will be provided with a comprehensive manual covering the material included in the course and additional support material, serving as a valuable point of reference following completion of training. The ongoing assessment included in the course will allow the trainer to monitor progress and provide additional assistance to learning where required, helping to ensure delegate success in the exam. Following training delegates that have booked to attend the Exam will be required to successfully complete both a theory and practical exam assessment from which successful candidates will receive a BAFE Certificate.
NB:
To assist you in your learning and as a means of reference following this course you will be issued with a manual. At the end of the course there is a formal exam which contains written and short answers.
If you have a recognized learning difficulty or Dyslexia please contact our training department at the time booking, so that we can make our trainer and the examining body, BAFE, aware of your learning needs.
The FIA has no direct control over the conduct of the exam and it may not be possible to make special provision for those with Dyslexia or learning difficulties, the FIA will however consult BAFE as to what provision may be reasonably applied, any additional costs incurred will be passed back to the delegate or their employer.
You may be asked to provide proof of testing for dyslexia or learning difficulty prior to or on commencement of the course.
This package includes a BAFE examination, provided by BAFE. If successful BAFE will issue a certificate. Completion of the course, and the issue of a certificate, does not allow the delegate to use either the FIA or the BAFE logos.
Benefits
Benefits to the individual and your company:
• Delegates will be enrolled on an FIA course which culminates in the BAFE Exam
• Technicians will be qualified to provide advice on the suitability and positioning of portable extinguishers and to carry out maintenance and periodic servicing
• Qualified technicians will hold demonstrable training competence for submission to third party certification schemes.
Course prices £635 + VAT per delegate for FIA members; £710 + VAT per delegate for non-members. Prices are subject to VAT at the current rate.
A toolbox is required for this course, which should contain the following items:
• Rubber hammer
• 10” adjustable spanner
• 1 x 2k spring balance scales
• 1 x 20-25k spring balance scales
• Gauge testing kit
• Small flat screwdriver
• Small phillips srewdriver
• Mole grips
• Pliers
• torch
These may be obtained from the following company
Walker Fire Ltd
Unit 2, Roman Court
Roman Way Industrial Estate
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 5BB
Phone: 01772 693777
Fax: 01772 693760
Email: uk@walkerfire.com
Website: www.walkerfire.com
NB: This company does not offer FIA training