Extinguisher Technician Examination
Course Information
Duration: 4 days – Monday to Thursday
Dates: Click here for the British Fire Consortium Training Dates
Scheduled Venues: This course is held every 6 - 8 weeks at Basildon, near Basildon in Essex. Other venues include; Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. The course is also available in-situ prices available upon application.
Level: BSi and BAFE approved examination to BS5306-3.
Fee: £560.00 + VAT per person (£495.00 + VAT for BFC members). The Course fee includes lunch and refreshments but excludes accommodation.
Trainer: Ken Day
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is ideal for any of the following who may wish to become a ‘competent person’ in the installation and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.
- Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Technicians
- Fire Alarm Engineers
- Building Maintenance Engineers
- Marine/Offshore Engineers
PROGRAMME
- Introduction to the causes and means of preventing fires occurring
- Fire legislation, regulations and appropriate British Standards
- Types, construction and safe operation of fire extinguishers
- Extinguisher Inspection Procedures
- Basic service, Extended Service and Overhaul procedures
- Provision and Siting of Extinguishers
- Practical Servicing Experience
COURSE CONTENT
Days 1 - 3
- Introduction
- The Competent Person
- Theory of Fire
- BS EN3 Extinguisher Construction
- Fire Ratings
- Provision and Siting of Extinguishers
- Periodic Inspection of Extinguishers
- Extinguishant Propellants
- Extinguishing Agents
- Practical Servicing Experience
- Examination Preparation
Day 4
- 2-Hour Written Examination Paper *
- One to One Practical Examinations
* Arrangements can be made for candidates with writing difficulties.
RESERVATIONS
To reserve your place or places on the course, please contact us
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