FireQual
    Level 3
    QN: 610/3608/0
    Curriculum Active

    FireQual Level 3 Award in the Servicing and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers to BS 5306

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by FireQual. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 28 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    FireQual
    Syllabus Units
    2 Units
    Guided Hours
    28 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Conducting Portable Fire Extinguisher Servicing and Maintenance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Learning Outcome 1
    • Carry out basic maintenance and service of an portable fire extinguisher.
    2

    Principles of Portable Fire Extinguisher Servicing and Maintenance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Learning Outcome 1
    • Understand the requirements for the commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers (BS 5306-3).Learning Outcome 2
    • Understand the selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers (BS 5306-8).Learning Outcome 3
    • Understand the recharging of portable fire extinguishers (BS 5306-9).Learning Outcome 4
    • Understand the colour coding to indicate the extinguishing medium contained in portable fire extinguishers (BS 5306-10).Learning Outcome 5
    • Understand a Fire Event.Learning Outcome 6
    • Understand the transportation of extinguishers and use of portable fire extinguishers on vehicles.Learning Outcome 7
    • Understand the characteristics of types of fire extinguishers.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/3608/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    FireQual
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jan 2024