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Course Fees
R2,500.00
Course Duration:
Empowering learners with practical skills to prevent, contain, and extinguish workplace fires
The Basic Fire Fighting course offered by Real Skills Training Institute equips learners with essential knowledge and practical abilities to effectively respond to fires in the workplace. Whether you work in manufacturing, construction, warehousing, logistics, hospitality, or any environment where fire hazards exist, this programme provides the foundational competencies to save lives, protect equipment, and comply with South African workplace safety legislation.
This course is aligned with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, making it a critical part of every organization’s safety and emergency preparedness plan.
The purpose of this course is to ensure that qualifying learners are able to:
Select and use appropriate fire-fighting equipment correctly
Identify, control, and extinguish fires using standard procedures
Apply safe operating techniques when dealing with workplace fire incidents
The learning outcomes form part of the exit level requirements for several qualifications within the manufacturing, engineering, and safety sectors. Competence in Basic Fire Fighting is also a prerequisite for individuals involved in first line emergency response and safety roles within an organization.
Upon successful completion, learners will confidently:
✔️ Identify different types and classes of fires
✔️ Operate and apply various fire-fighting equipment
✔️ Contain and extinguish workplace fires safely
✔️ Demonstrate correct emergency procedures
✔️ Contribute to a safer workplace environment through fire prevention strategies
Accredited, professional facilitators
Hands-on, practical training with real equipment
Small class sizes for personalised attention
Industry-relevant curriculum aligned with OHS legislation
Affordable pricing and group training options
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By the end of this Basic Fire Fighting course, the learner will be able to:
Causes and ignition sources
Fire triangle theory (heat, oxygen, fuel)
Classification of fires (A, B, C, D, Electrical, F)
Common fire hazards in the workplace
Good housekeeping practices
Storage and stacking of materials
Safe use of chemicals, flammables, and electrical equipment
Understanding legal requirements (OHS Act provisions)
Fire extinguishers (CO₂, Dry Chemical Powder, Water, Foam)
Fire hoses, blankets, alarms, hydrants
Choosing the correct equipment based on the type of fire
Practical usage demonstrations
Steps to take when fighting a fire
Emergency communication procedures
Evacuation protocols and muster points
Precautions to prevent injury and escalation
Containing fires using the PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
To ensure competency:
Formative Assessment
Continuous activities, practical demonstrations, and knowledge checks throughout training
Summative Assessment
A final written test and practical demonstration, ensuring the learner can apply fire-fighting techniques correctly in a simulated emergency scenario
This course is ideal for:
Employees in all industries with fire risk exposure
Safety representatives and emergency response team members
Supervisors, managers, and SHEQ personnel
Anyone responsible for workplace safety compliance
Learners who complete this training can fulfil roles such as:
Fire Marshal / Fire Watcher
Health and Safety Representative
Emergency Response Team Member
These skills are valuable in sectors like logistics, mining, construction, engineering, retail, warehousing, and manufacturing.
Protect lives. Safeguard property. Be ready for emergencies.
📞 Pretoria Campus: 012 023 0556 / 078 416 7322
📍 286 Pretorius Street, Central Towers, Pretoria Central
📧 infopta@realskillztraininginstitute.co.za
Unit Standard: 252250
NQF Level: 1
Credits: 3
Certificate Validity: 2 Years
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