On completion of this unit, the learner will have the knowledge and be equipped with the application skills to function as a member of an emergency response team in order to implement the emergency response skills during an emergency incident in buildings.

This includes:

• Introduce or reinforce the relevant legislation surrounding the formations and activation of CERT
• Familiarize participants with the various possible fire hazards and the usage of fire protection systems in buildings
• Instruct participants on the proper donning and operating procedures of Breathing Apparatus (BA) sets
• Familiarize the students with the appropriate techniques for use during fire-fighting in high-rise buildings and snatch rescue operations
• Instruct participants on correct methods to conduct initial fire-fighting using various extinguishing mediums.

Literacy and Numeracy

• WSQ Employability Skills Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 4, or equivalent.

Working Experience

• Recommended to have 1 year working experience in any industry.

Assumed Attitudes

• Self-directed, with an open and analytical mind.

The competency unit would be appropriate for those with operational responsibilities.

• Interpret emergency response legislation and guidelines
• Identify fire hazard scenarios and usage of fire protection system in buildings
• Demonstrate use of breathing apparatus according to BA wearer guidelines and entrapment procedures
• Assess the emergency situation and conduct firefighting to contain fire in high rise buildings
• Participate in rescue and evacuation exercise
• Handover incident and provide operational assistance to the appropriate body