Course Details
This course trains participants to deal with fire on an emergency basis in a pre-school or crèche. It emphasises the dangers of fire, the importance of prevention, the necessity of urgent action when fire breaks out and the necessary steps to take to ensure the safety of children in the event of an emergency. The course also includes an opportunity for participants to use fire extinguishers on a selection of simulated fires using a gas simulated fire demonstration unit.
Participants who have completed this course will have a good understanding of
- Chemistry, spread and classes of fire
- The principles of fire prevention
- The types of fire extinguishers
- The theory of evacuation for children
- What to do in an emergency
Course Content
- Chemistry, spread and classes of fire
- First aid fire fighting equipment
- Fire Prevention
- Evacuation Procedures
- Assisting the fire brigade
- Practical use of fire extinguishers
- Workshop
- Course Assessment
Who should attend?
All employees and management working within a pre-school or crèche
Assessment / Certification
Phoenix Safety Training Services Skills Certification on successful completion of course assessment
Course Materials
All participants will receive course hand-out
Certification Valid For
3 Years
Duration
4 Hours
Maximum Participants
The course is conducted in accordance with the (Guide for Fire Safety in Premises used for Pre-school – Department of Environment and Local Government and the Department of Health and Children guidelines)
