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Course Fees
R2,000.00
Course Duration:
Advanced Workplace Fire Response, Prevention, and Emergency Readiness
The Fire Fighting Level 2 course offered by Real Skills Training Institute is an advanced programme designed for learners who already possess basic firefighting knowledge and want to enhance their capabilities in workplace fire safety, emergency operations, and hands-on fire suppression techniques. This course is ideal for organizations that require trained personnel capable of responding effectively to fire emergencies during the critical early stages.
Aligned with the SAQA Unit Standard 12484, this course forms part of South Africa’s safety, health, and environmental protection framework and supports the exit level outcomes of engineering, safety, and manufacturing qualifications.
The Fire Fighting Level 2 programme empowers learners to:
Apply advanced fire behaviour principles and fire science
Operate and maintain various types of fire fighting equipment
Contain, control, and extinguish incipient-stage fires confidently
Comply with regulatory standards as required by the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act
Support workplace emergency management structures
This course builds on foundational fire-fighting knowledge to ensure learners become competent, confident responders capable of acting decisively and safely in real-life fire scenarios.
By the end of this advanced firefighting course, participants will be able to:
✔️ Understand complex fire behavior, ignition theory, fire science, and combustion
✔️ Identify different classes and phases of fire, including how fires spread
✔️ Select correct firefighting equipment using risk-based decision-making
✔️ Apply fire containment and extinguishing techniques safely
✔️ Conduct hose drills, hydrant operations, and advanced equipment checks
✔️ Execute emergency evacuation procedures and handover protocols
✔️ Assess fire status and report equipment readiness
✔️ Provide basic life support and care for burns.
Industry-leading practical demonstrations
Accredited facilitators with real fire management expertise
Hands-on drills using actual operational equipment
Compliance-ready certificates recognized in South Africa
Modern training venues and group booking options
This course is perfect for:
Safety Officers, Supervisors, and SHEQ Practitioners
Emergency Response Team Members
Warehouse, factory, and plant personnel
Fire Marshals responsible for workplace fire readiness
Anyone looking to progress from Basic Fire Fighting to an advanced level
Fire-related emergencies strike without warning — and in those critical moments, lives, equipment, and entire facilities depend on the knowledge and readiness of trained personnel. Investing in Fire Fighting Level 2 Training is not just a compliance requirement; it is a strategic decision that protects your workforce, minimizes operational downtime, and positions your organization as a leader in workplace safety.
By enrolling with Real Skills Training Institute, you gain access to:
🔥 Nationally recognized, OHS-aligned certification
🔥 Hands-on drills using real industrial fire equipment
🔥 Expert facilitators with real-world emergency response experience
🔥 Training that improves audit readiness and SHEQ compliance
🔥 Skills that are immediately applicable in high-risk environments
Whether you are preparing a fire response team, upskilling your OHS personnel, or strengthening organizational emergency protocols, this advanced qualification ensures your staff can respond quickly, confidently, and effectively when every second counts.
Your safety success story starts here — and we are ready to walk that journey with you.
Fire behaviour and terminology
Sources of energy and ignition
Chemistry of combustion
Theory of ignition and extinguishing
Methods of heat transfer: Convection, Conduction & Radiation
Fire phases and development
Fire classifications (A, B, C, D, Electrical, F)
Determining extinguishing methods
Factors influencing extinguishing choices
Using extinguishers safely (PASS method)
First Aid hose reels
Delivery hoses and hydrants
Branches and branches control
Buckets, extinguishers, blankets, and fixed suppression systems
Monthly equipment checklist and compliance inspections
Fire defence policy
Evacuation strategy and muster points
Stacking & storing goods properly
Safe working practices aligned to the OHS Act
Emergency signs, placement, equipment care & servicing
Hose and hydrant drills
Operating fire equipment under pressure
Fighting containable/extinguishable fires
Reading fire patterns and assessing risks
Monitoring fire behaviour and adjusting response
Safe withdrawal techniques
Coordination with emergency personnel
Fire and equipment status documentation
Post-event evaluation and incident recording
Immediate treatment of burn injuries
Preventing infection and shock
Incident management and referral procedures
To ensure competency, the following assessments are conducted:
Formative Assessment
Pre-course assignment and theoretical orientation (novices only)
Summative Assessment
Final written exam
Practical performance evaluation through drills, extinguishing exercises, and hydrant operations
Learners who are not yet competent will be given developmental guidance.
📍 Pretoria Campus
Address: 286 Pretorius Street, Office 0104, Central Towers, Pretoria Central, Gauteng
📞 012 023 0556 / 078 416 7322 / 076 895 4995
📧 infopta@realskillztraininginstitute.co.za
📍 Bloemfontein Campus
Address: 101 St Andrew Street, 2nd Floor, St Ives Building, Bloemfontein, 9301
📞 063 804 8966 / 051 023 0676 / 068 655 2746
📧 info@realskillztraininginstitute.co.za
Real Skills ensures accessible, accredited, and industry-aligned fire safety training that empowers you and your team to act with confidence and competence when it matters most.
Unit Standard: 12484
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 4
Certificate Validity: 2 Years
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