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Extinguisher Refresher

COURSE INFORMATION

Duration: 1 day

Dates: Click here for the British Fire Consortium Training Dates

Scheduled Venues: This course is held regularly, the venues include; Basildon, Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. The course is also available at your own premises with prices available upon request.

Level: BFC accredited course to the requirements of BS5306 part 3:2003

Fee: £200.00 + VAT per person (£180.00 + VAT for BFC members). The Course fee includes lunch and refreshments but excludes accommodation.

Trainers: Graham Newman

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course will be invaluable for technicians originally trained more than 3 years ago by:
  • FETA
  • IFEDA
  • BAFE
  • Thomas Glover & Company
  • Chubb Fire
  • Kidde Thorn
  • The British Fire Consortium

PROGRAMME

This intensive one-day programme covers the revised requirements of BS5306 part 3:2003 and part 8:2000 to ensure that qualified Extinguisher Technicians meet the requirements in BS5306 for ‘Competent Persons' to receive refreshers now every 3 years.
  • Written Assessment Paper
  • Introduction to BS5306 parts 3 and 8
  • Our environmental responsibilities
  • The amendments to BS5306 part 3 and how they affect Extinguisher Service Technicians
  • New Products
  • Basic service, Extended Service and Overhaul procedures
  • Provision and Siting of Extinguishers
  • Practical Servicing Experience

COURSE CONTENT

  • Introduction
  • The Competent Person
  • BS EN3 Extinguisher Construction
  • Provision and Siting of Extinguishers
  • Periodic Inspection of Extinguishers
  • Extinguishant Propellants
  • Extinguishing Agents
  • Practical Servicing Experience

RESERVATIONS

To reserve your place or places on the course, please click here to download a booking form (please wait whilst this form opens)