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 accredited and BAFE recognised examination to SP101

Fee: £750.00 + VAT per person (£690.00 + VAT for BFC members). The Course fee includes lunch and refreshments but excludes accommodation.

Trainers: 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 click here to download a booking form (please wait whilst this form opens)