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EMERGENCY FIRE AND FIRST AID COURSE

 SMTS0005

DURATION

1 day

VENUE

Training undertaken at client specific locations nationwide

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

To provide participants with theoretical and practical knowledge to assist them if/when faced with fire or first aid situations.

COURSE CONTENT

This one-day course is split into two halves covering fire and first aid respectively.  Both halves of the course include theoretical and practical sessions.

First aid training

Basic theoretical training including:

  • Introduction and legislation
  • Response plan and contacting emergency services
  • Resuscitation & CPR
  • Obstructions
  • First aid kit, contents and the accident book
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Burns
  • Fractures
  • Unconsciousness - causes and treatment

Practical session:

Delegates are required to carry out resuscitation techniques and demonstrate the recovery position.

Fire training

Basic theoretical training including:

  • Legal requirements
  • Causes of fire and the fire triangle
  • Fire prevention and procedures
  • Role of fire warden
  • Fire extinguishers and other fire equipment
  • Fire emergency procedures

Practical session:

Conducted outside, where delegates obtain practical use of a fire extinguisher by extinguishing a controlled fire.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Site Operators, Site Staff, Contractors.

PRE-COURSE PREPARATION

None required.

CERTIFICATION

Delegates successfully completing the course including carrying out practical techniques will receive a training certificate.

 


 

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