Duration:          3 Days

Introduction:  This City and Guilds accredited course is intended for persons nominated to work in or at Confined Spaces where work has been assessed and classified as NC4 (High Risk).  These spaces are, primarily, substantially enclosed and where there is a potentially hazardous working environment and where Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is required, or potentially required, to be worn. 

Pre-Course Requirements:  All delegates should be physically fit and capable of wearing Escape BA and SCBA.   

Course Content:  Delivered in accordance with the Confined Space Regulations 1997 and City and Guilds 6150 requirements, successful completion of the course leads to an understanding of:

• Identifying a Confined Space and its hazards
• The legal requirements
• Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Equipment required to enter a Confined Space, including Gas Monitoring equipment, Tripods and Winches and ancillary safety equipment such as harnesses, ropes, lifelines.
• The use of open circuit (CABA) Escape Breathing Apparatus and SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)
• Personal Protective Equipment and Hygiene
• Examination, testing and maintenance of equipment
• Ventilation and the avoidance of unsafe atmospheres
• Communication and entry procedures
• Training and personnel requirements
• Practical training and exercises

Training Methods:  All theoretical training is re-enforced by demonstrations and practical exercises.  City and Guilds assessments, theoretical and practical, will take place on the final day.

Certification:  A City and Guilds Certificate of Competence will be issued on successful completion of the full course and achieving a pass for the theory and practical exams.  This certificate is valid for 3 years and is available as an A4 paper or credit card style version.                                              

Cost:  £490.00 +  C&G registration +VAT per delegate

Book 5 delegates @ £425.00+ C&G registration +VAT per delegate

Duration:        2 Days

Introduction:  This City and Guilds accredited course is intended for persons nominated to work in or at Confined Spaces where work has been assessed and classified as NC2 or NC3 (Medium Risk).   

Pre-Course Requirements:  All delegates should be physically fit and capable of wearing Escape BA.   

Course Content:  Delivered in accordance with the Confined Space Regulations 1997, successful completion of the course leads to an understanding of:

• Identifying a Confined Space and its hazards
• The legal requirements
• Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Equipment required to enter a Confined Space, including Gas Monitoring equipment, Tripods and Winches and ancillary safety equipment such as harnesses, ropes, lifelines.
• The use of open circuit (CABA) Escape Breathing Apparatus
• Personal Protective Equipment and Hygiene
• Examination, testing and maintenance of equipment
• Ventilation and the avoidance of unsafe atmospheres
• Communication and entry procedures
• Training and personnel requirements
• Practical training and exercises

Training Methods:  All theoretical training is re-enforced by demonstrations and practical exercises.  City and Guilds assessments, theoretical and practical, will take place on the final day.

Certification:  A City and Guilds Certificate of Competence will be issued on successful completion of the full course and achieving a pass for the theory and practical exams.  This certificate is valid for 3 years and is available as an A4 paper or credit card style version.                                               

Cost:  £330.00 + C&G registration +VAT per delegate.

Book 8 Delegates @ £235+ C&G registration +VAT per delegate

• Fork Lift Truck (basic)
• Lifting and Slinging
• Safe Operation of Overhead Crane
• Bobcat Loader Induction
• Manual Handling

The course includes all elements of the 3 day MCA Fire Fighting and Breathing Apparatus course, plus:

• Command and Control theory and practical.

The course is therefore applicable for all personnel who will potentially be in a supervisory role during fire fighting scenarios.

The course includes:

• The theory of combustion, methods of propagation and the extinguishing agents and methods.
• The theory of respiration, breathing apparatus control procedures and how to work safely and effectively in hot and humid atmospheres.
• Search and rescue procedures and fire suit effectiveness.
• Elementary first aid.
• All theory is enhanced by extensive practical exercises, involving live fire and smoke atmospheres, in a safe and supervised environment using Fire Security’s unique facilities.

The course also has application in other maritime sectors, such as port passenger terminal personnel, river cruising vessels and offshore platforms. Additionally, the course would also be appropriate for land-based personnel in, for example, leisure centres, shopping centres etc.

The course includes:

• Human behaviour and responses during a crisis.
• Crisis leadership, command and communications.
• Decision making and control in crisis situations.
• Optimisation of resources during a crisis.
• Understanding and implementing emergency plans.
• Crowd management.

Fire Security’s unique training facilities are used to excellent effect in the delivery of this course, particularly the practical elements.

Duration:        1 Day

Introduction:  This Fire Security course is intended for persons nominated to work in or at Confined Spaces where work has been assessed and classified as NC2 or NC3 (Medium Risk).   

Pre-Course Requirements:  All delegates should be physically fit and capable of wearing Escape BA.   

Course Content:  Delivered in accordance with the Confined Space Regulations 1997, successful completion of the course leads to an understanding of:

• Identifying a Confined Space and its hazards
• The legal requirements
• Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Equipment required to enter a Confined Space, including Gas Monitoring equipment, Tripods and Winches and ancillary safety equipment such as harnesses, ropes, lifelines.
• The use of open circuit (CABA) Escape Breathing Apparatus
• Personal Protective Equipment and Hygiene
• Examination, testing and maintenance of equipment
• Ventilation and the avoidance of unsafe atmospheres
• Communication and entry procedures
• Training and personnel requirements
• Practical training and exercises

Training Methods:  All theoretical training is re-enforced by demonstrations and practical exercises.  There is no written examination but continuous instructor assessment is made throughout.

Certification:  A Fire Security Certificate of Competence will be issued on successful completion of the full course.  This certificate is valid for 3 years and is available as an A4 paper or credit card style version.                                                

Cost:  £115.00 + VAT per delegate.

Duration:         2 Days

Introduction:  This Fire Security course is intended for persons nominated to work in or at Confined Spaces where work has been assessed and classified as NC1 (High Risk).  These spaces are, primarily, substantially enclosed and where there is a potentially hazardous working environment and where Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is required, or potentially required, to be worn. 

Pre-Course Requirements:  All delegates should be physically fit and capable of wearing Escape BA and SCBA.   

Course Content:  Delivered in accordance with the Confined Space Regulations 1997 requirements, successful completion of the course leads to an understanding of:

• Identifying a Confined Space and its hazards
• The legal requirements
• Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Equipment required to enter a Confined Space, including Gas Monitoring equipment, Tripods and Winches and ancillary safety equipment such as harnesses, ropes, lifelines.
• The use of open circuit (CABA) Escape Breathing Apparatus and SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)
• Personal Protective Equipment and Hygiene
• Examination, testing and maintenance of equipment
• Ventilation and the avoidance of unsafe atmospheres
• Communication and entry procedures
• Training and personnel requirements
• Practical training and exercises

Training Methods:  All theoretical training is re-enforced by demonstrations and practical exercises.  There is no written examination but continuous instructor assessment is made throughout.

Certification:  

Certification:  A Fire Security Certificate of Competence will be issued on successful completion of the full course.  This certificate is valid for 3 years and is available as an A4 paper or credit card style version.

Cost:  £230.00 + VAT per delegate 

The course can be conducted here at Fire Security or, if more convenient, at your premises, and can be combined with the Fire Awareness course, as an extension to that course for your appropriate personnel. The course is aimed at supervisory staff and any persons nominated to be responsible for evacuation and use of portable fire fighting equipment.

The course includes:

• The theory of fire and the triangle of combustion.
• Methods of fire spread and extinction.
• Practical, hands on experience in the use of fire extinguishers in a safe and controlled environment.
• The evacuation of a building.

The course includes theory and practical sessions where attendees acquire experience in the use of fire extinguishers. The course can be delivered here at Fire Security, or at your premises if more convenient.

The Course includes:

• How to identify the correct extinguisher, including the colour classifications.
• How to select the correct extinguisher, dependent on the classification of fire, and use it safely.
• Practical, hand on experience in the use of live extinguishers in a safe and controlled environment.

Successful completion of this course will result in a certificate of competence.

The course includes all elements of the 3 day MCA Fire Fighting and Breathing Apparatus course, plus:

• Command and Control theory and practical

The course is therefore applicable for all personnel who will potentially be in a supervisory role during fire fighting scenarios.

The course includes:

• The theory of combustion, methods of propagation and the extinguishing agents and methods.
• The theory of respiration, breathing apparatus control procedures and how to work safely and effectively in hot and humid atmospheres.
• Search and rescue procedures and fire suit effectiveness.
• Elementary first aid.
• All theory is enhanced by extensive practical exercises, involving live fire and smoke atmospheres, in a safe and supervised environment using Fire Security’s unique facilities.