Who is the Course aimed at

Students attending this course will be from larger industrial organisations.

These students may be part of a works firefighting team or emergency response team, who may have to deal with an emergency incident in its initial stages.

Courses are designed to meet the requirements of the client but are based on providing the student with the necessary skills including the correct use of CABA if used, in order to operate safely and effectively and take the necessary steps to stabilise a situation prior to the arrival of the Emergency Services.

A prerequisite for this course is that students attending must be fit and in good health.

Objectives are set depending upon the needs of the client. Example objectives are listed below

• Demonstrate the maintenance, periodic testing and recording procedures for CABA
• Wear and operate CABA in the correct manner
• Demonstrate ability to effectively control BA team(s) using standard Entry Control procedures
• Work effectively as part of a CABA team and carry out tasks, including searching a hostile environment for trapped or injured persons
• Demonstrate an ability to correctly remove a casualty from a risk area
• Demonstrate an ability to progress through a hostile environment in a safe and controlled manner
• Demonstrate an ability to tackle fire in a safe and controlled manner
• Demonstrate effective communication skills

Assessment Process

During the course students will be assessed on their skills performance. This will be assessed on a continuous basis by the Course Instructors. Failure to achieve any of the required course objectives will result in further training needs being identified.

Certificate Issue

A certificate will be issued on successful completion of the course and sent to the individual’s work address.