CPPFES2005  —  Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment

Who this course is for

Anyone in a workplace who may be called on to respond to a small fire before emergency services arrive — including floor wardens, designated first responders, tradespeople on active sites, facility staff, warehouse workers, and workers in high-fire-risk areas. Equally suitable for construction sites, commercial buildings, warehouses, offices, schools, aged-care facilities and government buildings.

What you’ll learn

• Identify fire types and classifications (A, B, C, D, E, F) and match the correct extinguisher to each
• Safely operate portable fire extinguishers using the PASS technique against a simulated live fire
• Correctly deploy, operate and re-roll a fire hose reel
• Use a fire blanket to smother a small fire or wrap a person on fire
• Recognise when a fire is too big for first-attack response — and when to evacuate instead
• Explain extinguisher types and use to colleagues during a workplace drill

How you’re assessed

Short written knowledge check (multiple choice and short-answer) plus a practical demonstration on live training equipment — extinguish a simulated fire with the correct extinguisher, deploy a hose reel, and use a fire blanket. Assessment is conducted by a CCT-qualified trainer and assessor.

Roles this course supports

• Floor Warden or Fire Warden in a workplace Emergency Control Organisation
• Designated first responder for a team, trade, or work area
• Site safety representative on a construction site
• Facility caretaker, building officer, or security guard with fire-response duties
• Storeperson or warehouse worker in a high-fire-risk facility

Further training to progress

• CCT Clustered Course PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation + PUAFER008 Confine small emergencies in a facility — extends your role from first responder to full Warden duties
• CCT PUAFER006 — Lead an emergency control organisation

Official unit description (training.gov.au)

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment. It includes demonstrating and explaining to clients how to correctly and safely use portable fire extinguishers, fire hose reels and fire blankets in emergency situations.

The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some states and territories.