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 A) “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…..”