Portable Fire Extinguisher Recharging + Maintenance

Course overview and learning outcomes

There are an estimated several million fire extinguishers in the UK. The vast majority need to be maintained in accordance with BS 5306-3:2009.  A proper maintenance regime not only provides assurance that an extinguisher should work when required, but may also help to show that an organisation is fulfilling statutory obligations to manage its fire safety properly.

Whether you have a single site, or multiple sites, this course will allow you to undertake your own servicing and maintenance which can result in significant cost savings.

The programme is externally examined by a BAFE examiner, and you will undertake both a theory and practical test.

This is a four day course, with day 4 being the exam day.

Topics covered will include:

  • Extinguisher construction
  • Types of fire and smoke spread
  • Methods of fire extinguishment
  • Inspection and servicing of extinguishers
  • Different extinguishing agents
  • How to recharge different types of extinguisher
  • Provision and siting of extinguishers
  • Preparing a report for the responsible person
  • Gas cartridges
  • Practical and theory assessment

Learning outcomes:

  • Knowledge of the correct servicing regime to be adopted for specific types of portable fire extinguisher
  • The knowledge and skills necessary to sit the BAFE examination, (Possession of this is an element of the BAFE ST104 Registered Technicians Scheme)

Who should attend and key benefits

  • Maintenance staff
  • Facilities managers
  • Occupational fire service personnel
  • Those wishing to enter this area of business

How is the course assessed and accredited?

The BAFE Certificate in Portable Fire Extinguisher Maintenance.

Please note that the qualification is valid for 3 years and must be refreshed by undertaking a one day refresher course

 

Venue

Looking to train a group of employees? We are able to run this course at a location of your choice such as your premises or a local venue. To find out more, contact the business development team using our enquiry form.

Dates and prices

For further information or to make a booking on this course please contact the Business Development Team on 01608 812984 or email sales@fireservicecollege.ac.uk

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