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Fire Extinguisher Refresher

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Duration:2 Hours

Maximum Attendees: 12

Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace

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Refresh your knowledge in the operation of different types of fire extinguishers and fire suppression techniques used in the workplace.

Overview

This refresher course will provide you with an up to date reinforcement of understanding regarding the different types of fire extinguishers and give you the practical skills to put out a fire using the correct equipment, whilst learning about new developments relating to effective fire suppression.

Refresher Information:
To remain compliant with Health and Safety legislation and industry 'good practice' guidelines, students are generally required to refresh their training every two years. When booking a refresher course, Safety ’n Action will require evidence of the student's NZQA record of achievement displaying the relevant unit standard/s to the course they are attending.On successful completion of the course the students Go Safe card will be updated and reissued with a new refresher date. (Please note no unit standards will be uploaded to NZQA).
If students are unable to provide us with this information, they will need to attend a full course to gain the unit standard/s. Alternatively, if the student has completed prior training and does not hold the applicable NZQA unit standard/s, on request we can provide the student with an attendance certificate only.

Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.

Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of the physics and chemistry of fire
  2. Understand the fire classes and fire suppression techniques
  3. Select and implement a strategy to deal with fire

Prerequisites:

  1. If you did not complete your original training with Safety ‘n Action then we may require evidence of competency

NZQA Unit Standards Refreshed

  • Unit Standards - FE (Click to see more detail)

    Unit

    Level

    Credit

    Description

    3271

     

    		 2

    1

    Suppress fire with hand extinguishers and fixed hose reels

    4647

    		 2

    1

    Explain principles of fire science

     

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Fire Extinguisher Refresher Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Fire Extinguisher Refresher training in New Zealand.

Industry best practice recommends completing Fire Extinguisher Refresher training every two years to remain compliant with workplace health and safety expectations and maintain confidence using portable fire extinguishers. Regular refresher training helps reinforce safe fire suppression techniques and ensures workers stay up to date with current industry practices.
The Fire Extinguisher Refresher is a practical training course designed for people who have previously completed fire extinguisher training and need to refresh their knowledge and skills. The course reinforces fire science, fire classes, fire suppression techniques, and the safe operation of portable fire extinguishers while covering any updates to industry best practice.
This course is suitable for anyone who has previously achieved the required NZQA fire extinguisher unit standards and needs to refresh their competency. It is ideal for employees, health and safety representatives, fire wardens, supervisors, facilities teams, contractors, manufacturing workers, warehouse staff, and anyone responsible for workplace fire safety.
The Fire Extinguisher Refresher refreshes the following nationally recognised NZQA unit standards:
  • Unit Standard 3271 – Suppress fire with hand extinguishers and fixed hose reels
  • Unit Standard 4647 – Explain principles of fire science
These qualifications are recognised by employers throughout New Zealand.
During the course you'll refresh your knowledge of:
  • Fire science and how fires develop
  • Different classes of fire
  • Types of portable fire extinguishers
  • Selecting the correct extinguisher for different fire risks
  • Safe fire suppression techniques
  • Practical use of portable fire extinguishers
  • Current workplace fire safety practices
The course reinforces the skills needed to respond safely to small workplace fires.
If your refresher training is overdue, your employer may require you to complete updated training before you're considered competent to use workplace fire extinguishers. If you cannot provide evidence of previously achieving the required NZQA unit standards, you may need to complete the full Fire Extinguisher course instead of the refresher.
The Fire Extinguisher Refresher is delivered over approximately 2 hours and is available throughout New Zealand either at a Safety 'n Action training centre or as an onsite company booking for workplaces.
Yes. Safety 'n Action offers onsite company bookings throughout New Zealand, allowing businesses to refresh multiple employees at their own workplace. Onsite training can be tailored to your workplace environment and helps organisations maintain compliance while reducing downtime.
Participants should have previously completed the applicable NZQA fire extinguisher unit standards and may need to provide evidence through their NZQA Record of Achievement. Students should also have at least three months of industry work experience and bring valid photo identification on the day of training.
Regular refresher training helps workers remain confident responding to small workplace fires, reinforces the correct selection and use of fire extinguishers, updates knowledge of current fire suppression techniques, and supports employers in meeting their obligations under New Zealand's Health and Safety at Work Act. Maintaining competent, well-trained staff can reduce the risk of injury, property damage, and workplace disruption during a fire emergency.

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“The trainer was amazing and well informative with explaining and instructing us. Was great to upskill about something I thought I didn't have more to about.”

Student Feedback March 2022

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