Automotive Service Technician 1 - Industry Training Authority

Program Content
LEARNING TASKS
3. Describe the conditions and classifications
of fires
CONTENT
Conditions to support fire
o Air
o Fuel
o Heat
Classes of fires
o A - combustibles
o B - liquids
o C - electrical
o D – metals
Symbols and colours
4. Describe fire safety precautions when
working near, handling or storing
flammables
Fuels
o Diesel
o Gasoline
o Propane
o Natural gas
Lubricants
Oily rags
Combustible metals
Aerosols
5. Describe the considerations and
procedures to extinguishing a fire
Warning others and fire department
Evacuation of others
Fire contained and not spreading
Method of exit
Training
P.A.S.S.
o Point
o Aim
o Squeeze
o Sweep
Achievement Criteria:
Given a written and/or a practical assessment on safe work practices the learner will be able to
demonstrate knowledge of the trade by achieving 70% or better based on a summative total of Instructor
assessment. For suggested practical assessments see Matrix in Appendix A.
Automotive Service Technician 1 Industry Training Authority AST 1- 20
04/13