This course is designed to give individuals the necessary knowledge and skills required to be able to operate a portable and/or appliance mounted pump at an incident. This unit of applies to personnel responsible for operating centrifugal, appliance – mounted and portable pumps and foam systems at an incident. Typically, this work requires the application of the basic principles of hydraulics in terms of the behaviour of water and involves working as a team under minimal supervision.
On completion of this course, students should be able to carry out the following:
It is essential that the prerequisite units listed below are obtained prior to the issuance of this unit to individuals within the fire sector or the units contributing to the attainment of a fire qualification.
PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain, and test response equipment
One of the following:
PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire
PUAFIR220 Respond to isolated structure fire
PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire
PUAFIR205 Respond to aviation incident
This course is delivered through a classroom presentation, participant discussion and practical exercises. A range of assessment methods are used in order to monitor each student’s progress and assess their competency. Our expert and highly qualified trainers are available through the duration of the course to provide support to all students with their learning journey.
Students who attend and successfully complete and meet all assessment requirements of this course will receive a national statement of attainment for the following unit:
PUAFIR309 Operate Pumps
A government issued photo identification and valid USI is required for course registration.
All students must undertake a language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy test before commencement of this course to ascertain if support is required to assist you into successfully meeting your goals.
Students must also possess the following:
If you have any questions or queries relating to any of the above, please contact Parabellum International Training directly for additional information.
