Manual Handling with Extinguish Gas Fire

Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Recognise hazardous manual tasks and apply safe techniques to reduce risk of injury when lifting, carrying, or handling loads

• Use appropriate posture, mechanical aids, and workplace procedures to complete manual tasks safely

• Select and correctly operate first attack firefighting equipment, including portable fire extinguishers, hose reels, and fire blankets, for a range of fire types

• Explain the purpose, limitations, and safe application of firefighting equipment in workplace scenarios

• Evaluate a gas fire situation, identify hazards, and determine appropriate response actions

• Apply safe and effective methods to extinguish different types of gas fires using correct techniques, equipment, and extinguishing media
• Follow workplace emergency procedures, preserve safety at the incident site, and complete reporting and documentation requirements

Outcome
On successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:

• CPPFES2005 – Demonstrate First Attack Firefighting Equipment
• HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
• UEGNSG203 – Evaluate and Extinguish Gas Fire