Course description
This fire extinguisher technicians full course is ideal for anyone wishing to undertake (and become a ‘competent person’ in) the election and installation, and commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.
Based on BS5306-3 Commissioning and Maintenance, and BS5306-8 Selection and Installation, this IFEDA course and successful completion of the BAFE recognised examination, will result in technicians who will be qualified to:
- advise on the suitability and positioning of portable extinguishers
- carry out the commissioning and on-going maintenance requirements
This course fulfils the training competency requirements for registration on third party certification schemes i.e. BAFE SP101, leading to demonstrable competence under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Please note, the course is a theory intensive course and the examination is a closed book examination, hence the reason the manual is sent out in advance. This is to give the candidate time for background reading. It is also highly recommended that the candidate should have worked with extinguishers before attending the course as stated in BS5306-3 (annex I) "A competent person is one who has undergone an initial programme of training which includes “on the job” experience and attendance of a training course, followed by the successful completion of an examination....."
(Tues/Weds/Thurs/Fri unless marked*)
Course No. | 2024 Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| FE238.1 | 9-12th January | Andover, Hampshire |
| FE239.1 | 13-16th February | Leigh, Cheshire |
| FE240.1 | 5-8th March | Andover, Hampshire |
| FE240.2 | 19-22nd March | Grantham, Lincs |
| FE241.1 | 16-18th + 26th April | Leigh, Cheshire |
| FE241.2 | 23-25th April + 3rd May | Cwmbran, South Wales |
| FE242.1 | 14-17th May | Andover, Hampshire |
| FE243.1 | 4-7th June | Leigh, Cheshire |
| FE243.2 | 18-21st June | Grantham, Lincs |
| FE244.1 | 9-12th July | Andover, Hampshire |
| FE244.2 | 30-31st July + 1-2nd August | Cwmbran, South Wales |
| FE245.1 | 13-16th August | Leigh, Cheshire |
| FE246.1 | 10-13th September | Andover, Hampshire |
| FE247.1 | 8-11th October | Leigh, Cheshire |
| FE247.2 | 15-18th October | Grantham, Lincs |
| FE248.1 | 5-8th November | Andover, Hampshire |
| FE248.2 | 19-22nd November | Cwmbran, South Wales |
| FE249.1 | 10-13 December | Leigh, Cheshire |
*Extinguisher full courses can be run at other premises subject to minimum numbers.
Costs:
Prices from £690 + vat
Syllabus:
Fire extinguisher technicians full course Full Ext Course Syllabus etc 2021
CPD:
This course has been independently certified as conforming to accepted CPD guidelines, as accredited by the Construction CPD certification scheme.
Course requirement
Please note candidates must bring a basic tool kit as itemised in the joining instructions.
Testimonial:
"I have undertaken the 3 day fire extinguishers training course and thanks to the
instructor it was an enjoyable experience. Thanks to the instructor’s method of
teaching in a more practical manner, and explaining to us from a technician’s point
of view, he made it very easy to understand and learn. I would recommend this
course to everyone wanting to learn in a friendly and comfortable environment."
Kyle D, Fire Extinguisher Technician