FETA Examinations
The FETA Examination was the first examination of its kind to be nationally recognised and fully endorsed by the British Standards Institution as satisfying the training clause of ISO 9002.
The examination is based on the published syllabus and include both a written and practical test. These are invigilated by the Association’s assessors who are completely independent and not employed by commercial companies.
Syllabus and bibliography
1. Theory of Fire
In order to understand how fires behave and how they can be extinguished using the relevant physical and chemical processes.
Reference: Fire Safety : An Employers Guide (ISBN 0-11-341229-0)
2. Portable Fire Extinguishers
Construction, operating principles, servicing, classes of fire to be used on:
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Water type (gas cartridge)
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Water type (stored pressure)
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Water Spray (with or without additives)
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Mechanical Foam (gas cartridge)
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Mechanical Foam (stored pressure)
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Extinguishing Powder (gas cartridge)
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Extinguishing Powder (stored pressure)
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Carbon Dioxide
References: FETA Guide to the Servicing of Portable Fire Extinguishers; Fire Safety: An Employers Guide (ISBN 0-11-341229-0); BS 5306 Part 3; BS EN3; Manufacturers’ literature and servicing instructions
3. Siting of Extinguishers
In relation to fire test ratings
Reference: BS 5306 Part 3
4. Extinguishing Media
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Powder: (Various types, BC, ABC, Monnex, Other)
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Foam: (Protein, Fluoroprotein, AFFF)
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Wet Chemical
References: Fire Safety: An Employers Guide; Manufacturers’ literature; BS EN3; BS 6535 Parts 1 and 2; FPA Datasheets
5. Health and Safety at Work
Duties and responsibilities of employer and employee.
References: The Health and Safety at Work Act (relevant sections of 2,3,4,6 and 7); Company health policy
For further information please contact Martin Duggan.