SAQA All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.
SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Apply fire fighting techniques 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
252250  Apply fire fighting techniques 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Transport, Operations and Logistics 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Reregistered  2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
110075  Apply basic fire fighting techniques  Level 1  NQF Level 01  3   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A learner credited with this unit standard will be capable of identifying, containing, preventing and extinguishing different types of fires by operating basic fire fighting equipment.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Identifying different types of fires.
  • Explaining and practice fire prevention.
  • Operating basic fire fighting equipment.
  • Perform basic fire fighting procedures. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is desirable for learners wishing to achieve this unit standard to be competent at:
  • Communication at ABET Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3 or equivalent. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify different types of fires. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The causes of fire are identified in accordance with industry practice. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of causes of fire include, but is not limited to:
  • People, electricity, spontaneous combustion, chemical reactions and liquefied petroleum gas.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The classes of fires are explained according to industry practice. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of classes of fires include, but is not limited to A, B and C.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain and practice fire prevention. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The prevention of fires is explained in relation to general organisational housekeeping. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of housekeeping includes, but is not limited to:
  • Blocking fire extinguishers and packing goods too close to electrical connections.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Fire prevention is explained in relation to industry safe practices (OHS Act) and company specific procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The consequences of non adherence to safe practices is explained in relation to organisational procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of consequences includes, but is not limited to:
  • Legal, financial and personal.
     
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Operate basic fire fighting equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The basic fire fighting equipment is identified as provided by the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The operating of basic fire fighting equipment is demonstrated in accordance with organisational procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of equipment includes, but is not limited to:
  • Fire extinguishers, fire hoses and hose reels.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The type of fire fighting equipment is identified in relation to specific types of fires. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Perform basic fire fighting procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The steps to be taken when fighting fires are explained and demonstrated in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The precautions to be taken when fighting fires are explained according to organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The steps to be taken when containing fires are described in accordance with organisational procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard and the related Exit Level Outcomes of the Qualification must be accredited by the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) body.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in the specific outcomes of the Unit Standard as well as the integrated competence described in the purpose of the unit standard. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Causes of fires.
  • Classes of fires.
  • Safety signs/symbols on fire equipment.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Fire prevention housekeeping.
  • Fire fighting equipment.
  • Fire fighting techniques.
  • Fire fighting procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made in applying basic fire fighting techniques. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as member of the team in communicating with all role-players and ensuring safe practices in applying fire fighting techniques. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly while applying safety requirements when fighting fires. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively by using language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion in interpreting instructions, signs and signals when applying fire fighting techniques. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and safety of others by demonstrating an understanding of safety relating to applying fire fighting techniques. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 110075, "Apply basic fire fighting techniques", Level 1, 3 credits.

    Notes to Assessors:
  • Assessors must be registered as assessors with a relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessors must be in possession of a relevant qualification at a minimum of National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 2. 
    		•

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  59300   General Education and Training Certificate: Transport  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  64949   National Certificate: Laboratory Practice  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  62709   National Certificate: Service Station Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  W&RSETA 
    Elective  66269   General Education and Training Certificate: Lumber Milling  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Elective  78944   National Certificate: Autotronics  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  65789   National Certificate: Construction Plant Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  79686   National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  64189   National Certificate: Metals Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  74269   National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  61929   National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  FPMSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. AAH Skills and Development 
    2. Africa Training Centre 
    3. Agisanang SA Training 
    4. Akane Training Academy 
    5. Al Aydarus Services (Pty) Ltd 
    6. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd 
    7. Almenta 228 (Pty) Ltd 
    8. Amokoro Training (PTY) Ltd 
    9. Andebe Training and Skills Development 
    10. ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd (VANDERBIJLPARK) (TP) 
    11. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    12. Back to Basics Health Training 
    13. Bev Short Training Consultants 
    14. BJS FORKLIFTS TRAINING 
    15. Blanket Security and SHEQ Solutions 
    16. BPC HR Consultants 
    17. BPC HR Solutions (PRETORIA) (TP) 
    18. Coalition Trading 1238 cc 
    19. College of Production Technology 
    20. College of Vocational Studies (Pty) Ltd 
    21. Contra-Lit Pty Ltd 
    22. Dawsons Training Academy (Pty) Ltd (DURBAN) (TP) 
    23. Dee-Bravo Training Centre 
    24. DIONYSUS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PTY LTD 
    25. DMG Global Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    26. Dr M Investments 
    27. Driving Sense 
    28. Eastcape Midlands Public FET College - Uitenhage (High Street)Campus 
    29. Ebotse Development and Training Centre 
    30. Edu-Wise Group (Pty) Ltd 
    31. Edutel Wholesale & Retail Academy 
    32. ESS Fire and Medical Services 
    33. Frontline Emergency Care 
    34. GNBR Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    35. Goldee Trading Academy 176 
    36. He and She Driver Training Centre 
    37. HHO Enterprise 
    38. Imperial Logistics & Transport A Div Of Imper 
    39. Imperial Logistics Group t/a Dedicated Contracts 
    40. Imperial Technical Training Academy (WADEVILLE) (TP) 
    41. Innovative Shared Services 
    42. Izizwe Training Centre (Pty) Ltd T/A Simtech Training (NORTHDENE) (TP) 
    43. KAT Driving and Training (Pty) Ltd 
    44. KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd 
    45. KHULA MINI CONSULTING SERVICES (PTY) LTD 
    46. Learning Exchange Pty Ltd 
    47. Legal Environment Safety & Health Requirements cc 
    48. Makwedeng Training 
    49. Marrian Ridge Computer Centre (Pty) Ltd 
    50. Masakhane Further Education and Training 
    51. MASITHUTHUKE HOLDINGS PTY LTD 
    52. Matimba Rigging & Training (SECUNDA) (TP) 
    53. McCarthy Academy Cape Town (BLACKHEATH) (TP) 
    54. McCarthy Automotive Artisan Academy (MIDRAND) (TP) 
    55. McCarthy Automotive Artisans Academy (PINETOWN) (TP) 
    56. MCD Training Centre (Pty) Ltd (MEYERTON) (TP) 
    57. MEGRO LEARNING LOWVELD 
    58. MINERAL MINING TRAINING INSTITUTE(PTY) LTD 
    59. Mpact Operations Paper Springs 
    60. Ndikho Ndinani Protection (Pty) Ltd 
    61. Northlink College - Bellville Campus 
    62. NOSA (Newton park)(WA) 
    63. NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD 
    64. Nqothu Projects (PTY) LTD 
    65. Orion Industrial Training Services (Pty) Ltd 
    66. OSR Trading 
    67. P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd 
    68. Platorand Training Centre 
    69. Powerpro Technologies and Training Facility (PTY) LTD 
    70. Precision skills development and training 
    71. PRO Skills Development Pty Ltd 
    72. QMS Training 
    73. Qualitas Training cc (SELBY) (TP) 
    74. Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd 
    75. RCH Investments (Pty) Ltd 
    76. Rhens Consulting 
    77. Russ Projects T/A Academy Workplace Development (AWD) (HARRIETDALE) (T 
    78. Samancor Chrome Ltd T/A Khuphuka Training & Development (MIDDELBURG) ( 
    79. Seacrest Investments 156 (Pty) Ltd 
    80. Skills For Life 
    81. Spilamart cc T/A 1st Safety & Training (SABIE) (TP) 
    82. SSS Sheet Metal Work cc T/A Sheetech SA (DURBAN) (TP) 
    83. Staffing Logistics 
    84. THE NEW RECLAMATION GROUP (PTY) LTD (Prospecton) (TP) 
    85. The Skills Matrix cc 
    86. Thunderflex3 Pty (Ltd) 
    87. TIBZA Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    88. Tirhani SkillsTraining Pty Ltd 
    89. Tommy Phiri Labour Relations and Training Services 
    90. Toyota Academy Toyota SA Motors (Pty) Ltd (ISIPINGO) (TP) 
    91. Toyota Academy Toyota SA Motors (Pty) Ltd (SANDTON) (TP) 
    92. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    93. Transvaal Legislative Training 
    94. Umbuso Training Services 
    95. Umgano Foundation (NPC) 
    96. VEB CELE & Associates (Pty) Ltd 
    97. Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Technical Learning Academy (UIT 
    98. Vumbhoni Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    99. VUPE SECURITY SERVICES 
    100. WACO Africa (Pty) Ltd 
    101. Wheelman S A 
    102. Wide Horizon Advanced Training (PORT ELIZABETH) (TP) 
    103. WISPECO ALUMINIUM (Alrode)(Project Site NVC)(TP) 
    104. York Timbers Pty Ltd 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.