Emergency Response Team (ERT) Basic Training

Duration: 3 days

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for those delegates who require training and knowledge of basic ERT training.

Prerequisites
Delegates must be aged 18 or over and medically fit in line with current industry requirements. Delegates should have a reasonable knowledge of the Emergency Rescue Training (ERT).

Aim
To train delegates on the key fundamentals of ERT. It will give them a theoretical and practical knowledge on the procedures and use of the rescue types, Breathing Equipment, Fire Equipment and Causality Handling.

Objectives

By the end of the course the delegates will have awareness of and be able to demonstrate:

• Basic knowledge of BA sets & procedures
• Safe use of BA Sets, BA Tests
• Safe and appropriate movement in smoke and darkness
• Safe set up and handling of fire hoses
• Safe and correct management of hoses
• Causality Handling
• Basic Entry Control Procedures

Training Methods
Classroom based training with PowerPoint followed by a practical demonstration. Candidates will also put into practice what they have learned by carrying out a practical assessment.

References

• Health & Safety at Work Act/Order
• Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act (2005)
• Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, General Applications (2007)
• NOGBA – National Operational Guidance Breathing Apparatus

Additional Information
Candidates should bring suitable Personal Protective Equipment such as safety boots, helmet, gloves and hi-vis coat/vest.

For Fire Training all fire protective clothing will be required, fire suit, gloves, wellies or boots and helmet.

Personal facemasks and BA are preferred, however can be supplied.

ITS offer a FREE 30min Teams consultation.

Further consultation is available for a fee which will be at the client premises.