Fire and Life Safety Educator I

Entry Requirements

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Educational Requirement: Matric (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with two South African languages (one being English).
• Health Requirement: Certified valid medical qualification (e.g., HPCSA Card, Advanced First Responder SAQA US No. 376480, NQF 3).

Accommodation and meals can also be provided, please enquire.

Course Curriculum (Summarised Version)

• Module 1: Principles of Fire and Life Safety Education
  • Understanding community risk factors
  • Key elements of fire prevention education
• Module 2: Developing Educational Programs
  • Identifying target audiences and learning needs
  • Structuring and organising educational content
• Module 3: Delivering Educational Presentations
  • Engaging and interactive teaching techniques
  • Adapting delivery methods to diverse audience groups
• Module 4: Community Risk Assessment
  • Identifying hazards and vulnerabilities in communities
  • Designing mitigation strategies based on assessment findings
• Module 5: Creating Educational Materials
  • Developing pamphlets, posters, and digital content
  • Incorporating graphics and language for maximum impact
• Module 6: Program Evaluation and Feedback
  • Measuring the effectiveness of education initiatives
  • Gathering and analysing feedback for continuous improvement
• Module 7: Practical Exercises
  • Developing and presenting a mock fire safety program
  • Peer and instructor assessments of teaching performance