Key Information
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Campus |  |
Level |  |
Format |
| St. Bernard’s Safety Training Institute | Intermediate | Online/On Campus | |||
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Duration |  |
Pace |  |
Fees |
| 3 hours | Part Time | € 35 | |||
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Application Deadline |  |
Start Date |  |
Assessment |
| Open | Open | Multiple Choice & Practice |
About this Course
This course by St. Bernard’s Safety Training Institute will provide you with a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course.
This online Basic Fire Fire fighting & Prevention Course teaches you about the fire risks in work premises and what safety measures should be in place to control them. It explains everyone’s legal responsibilities, the common causes of fires, how to prevent them, what fire safety arrangements are necessary, and the importance of following emergency procedures.
Having an awareness of fire safety in the workplace is crucial, not only for complying with the law but for keeping people safe.
It is everyone’s duty to help prevent fires from starting and to know how to evacuate safely if necessary. The knowledge you gain from this course enables you to meet these requirements.
If you are in charge of fire risk assessments and overseeing evacuation procedures, such as a fire warden, you will need to receive a higher level of training than this course provides.
This course is self-paced, therefore learners decide how fast or slow the training goes. There is a 1 month deadline for completion. You will have a time limit of 1 month to complete, once purchased.
Once the 30 day course expires, one would require to pay an extra €5 to reopen course. Validity of Certificate 3 years. Digital Certificate included in price. Optional Hard Copy Certificate @ €5.30
Target Audience
- Workers
- Supervisors
- Line Managers
- Any employee selected, nominated, and appointed as the designated Fire Fighter in the Workplace
- Health, Safety and Environmental Practitioners, and
- Any other individual who wishes to become acquainted and familiar with the processes and procedures involved with attempting to extinguish a fire or perform any other related emergency procedures.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the learner will:
- learn how to safely use firefighting equipment such as Fire Extinguishers, Hose reels, and Fire Hydrants.
- identify, contain, prevent, and extinguish different types of fire by applying the principles taught in this course and by operating basic firefighting equipment
- performing basic firefighting procedures.
- learn elements associated with fire emergency scene management along with introducing basic Emergency Evacuation Planning.
- know how to look for the elimination, prevention, and control of possible emergency situations that may arise in the workplace, at home, and outside of these environments.
Syllabus
The Fire Fighting & Prevention course is made up of 7 sections, which are:
- Introduction to Fire Safety
- Costs to Businesses and Individuals
- Causes of Workplace Fires
- Fire Hazards & Human Health Risks
- The Fire Triangle
Fire Spread Methods
– Direct Contact
– Radiation
– Conduction
– Convection
– Flashover
– Back draught
Fire Control Methods
– Fire Prevention
– Fire Protection
– Active Control Methods
– Passive Control Methods
Stopping Fire from Occurring
– Housekeeping
– Electrical Equipment and Wiring
– Portable Heaters
– Smoking
– Arson
Saving Lives and Minimizing Damage
– Fire Safety Signs
– Means of Escape
– Internal Fire Doors
– Escape Routes and Fire Exits
– Emergency Lighting
– Alarms and Detectors
– Fixed Fire Fighting Equipment
Extinguishing a Fire
– Breaking the Fire Triangle
– Fire Blankets
– Classes of Fire
– Fire Extinguisher Checks
– Commonly Used Fire Extinguishers
– Using a Fire Extinguisher to Extinguish a Fire
– Actions on Discovering a Fire
– Actions when Hearing the Fire Alarm
– Fire Drills
Fire Warden
– Duties of the Fire Warden
– Fire Legislation
– Reporting and Recording
– Investigating and Analyzing
– Pre-planning in the eventuality of a Fire
– Fire Drills
– Evacuation of people during a Fire Evacuation
– Evacuation of special needs people during a Fire Evacuation
– Roll Call Procedures
– Reporting to the Fire Brigade Chief
– Managing People at the Assembly Point
The Fire Fighting & Prevention could also be done online through our self-study online platform
Awarding Body
This certificate of attendance is awarded by St. Bernard’s Safety Training Institute. 
Entry Requirements
Considering the practical nature of the skills, no academic qualifications are requested to join this programme, however, applicants are expected to:
- be able to communicate in Maltese or English.
- be 16 years of age or older
If an applicant does not meet the above entry requirements, you are encouraged to contact the Academy for an interview.
Assessment Mode
The programme is 3 hours long. At the end of the course, participants are assessed by a multiple choice assessment sheet to assess understanding of main topics and any weaknesses.
Language of Instruction & Delivery Mode
This programme will be delivered in English and is available as an online or in-class format. Kindly get in touch with the academy by filling in the form for more information.
