The course applies to individuals who may be required to have first attack firefighting skills in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. It includes preparing for incidents such as small fires that can be controlled using a fire extinguisher, a fire blanket or a fire hose reel.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by HMC Group Solutions Pty Ltd

The following units will be included in your certificate:

• CPPFES2005 - Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment

• Participants must have the physical capacity to complete all practical demonstrations.  This includes wearing suitable identification, assisting occupants and using communications systems and initial response equipment.
• Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode
• Online study: Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies. Attendees must have completed their own online pre-course work (if applicable) prior to attending the face-to-face training day. If any applicant has not completed the online pre-course work, they will be unable to attend the session. This may incur further charges or cancellation fees.
• Participants must be 16 years and over 
• ID is required 
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. To obtain a USI number, please go to www.usi.gov.au to register.

Step 1: Enhanced Online Learning - Completed at your own pace, prior to the face-to-face training sessions. 

Step 2: Face-to-face training and assessment (Minimum duration 1.5 hours) 

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Practical demonstrations:

• Respond to a fire emergency
• Demonstrate correct use of equipment:
• Small flammable liquid fire
• Metallic fire
• Fire hose reel

Theory assessment:

A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.