Venue:
Himley Cricket Club

Stourbridge Road
Himley
Staffordshire
DY3 4LB

Course Dates:  Level 1 BPA Firers Scheme 27^th 28^th March 2010

 

Fee:  Non members: £150 plus VAT

         Members: £85 plus VAT

The BPA is committed to improving safety at professionally fired firework displays, both to operators of displays and to the public.  The BPA have set up a Firer training scheme, which currently has over 1000 registered persons.  The scheme, which will be developed and adapted to accommodate changing legislation and practices, is based on a sound knowledge of the hazards associated with:
                          Firework types
                          Firework effects
                          Fireworks in transport
                          Rigging techniques
                          Site design
                          Firing methods
                          Fallout considerations
                          Disposal
It is not a replacement for other statutory provisions (e.g. relating to training of drivers) but provides a sound basis for safe operation.  In addition to the courses, each candidate is required to maintain a 'log book' of their display experience.  This log book will prove invaluable in verifying that operators have the necessary practical experience, in a variety of display environments, to complement their formal training.  The course is presently available at two levels:
Level 1 - for assistant operators at display sites with limited experience
Level 2 - for senior operators at display sites who have passed Level 1 and have extended their experience

The course is NOT suitable or available to:

• Firers of solely Category 3 fireworks
• Freelance firers who are not associated with a professional company
• Stage or theatrical technicians.
  
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