Description
Course Overview
The Level 2 Award in Fire Safety is a comprehensive qualification designed to equip individuals with essential knowledge and practical skills in fire safety. This course is perfect for employees across various sectors, including managers, supervisors, and health and safety representatives, who are responsible for fire safety in the workplace. By understanding the principles of fire safety, participants will be better prepared to prevent fire hazards, respond effectively in emergencies, and ensure compliance with fire safety legislation.
Learners will explore key topics such as fire risk assessment, identifying fire hazards, and implementing fire safety measures. Participants will also gain insight into the use of fire extinguishers, evacuation procedures, and fostering a culture of fire safety within their organisation. This qualification not only enhances individual safety awareness but also helps create safer work environments for everyone.
Course Contents
The Level 2 Award in Fire Safety consists of the following mandatory units:
- Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
- Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace
- Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work
- Understand the role of the nominated fire warden
Learners will complete 6 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) during this qualification.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- Employees and Staff: Individuals looking to enhance their understanding of fire safety and their role in preventing and responding to fire incidents.
- Managers and Supervisors: Leaders responsible for ensuring fire safety measures are implemented and maintained effectively.
- Health and Safety Representatives: Those promoting health and safety practices within their organisation, seeking to deepen their knowledge of fire safety legislation and best practices.
- Facilities and Maintenance Personnel: Staff responsible for maintaining facilities and understanding fire safety systems and risk assessments.
- Training and Development Professionals: Trainers aiming to incorporate fire safety principles into their health and safety training programmes.
- Contractors and Temporary Workers: On-site workers who need awareness of fire safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Event Organisers and Coordinators: Individuals planning events in workplaces or public spaces who must ensure fire safety measures are in place.
- Anyone Seeking a Career in Health and Safety: Individuals looking to gain foundational knowledge of fire safety to start a career in health and safety management.
Learning Details
Upon completing this course, participants will:
Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
- Recognise how fires are caused in the workplace
- Identify the components of the fire triangle
- Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion
- Recognise the characteristics of fire and smoke spread
Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace
- Recognise the different methods used to identify and control fire hazards
- Recognise the definition of ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards
- Identify typical components for means of escape from fire hazards
- Recognise methods of fire detection and raising the alarm • Methods of fire detection and the way they can be activated
- Identify the principle of how fires are extinguished
- Recognise how portable firefighting equipment should be used safely
- Identify common fixed firefighting systems and where they might be used
Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work
- Recognise the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the workplace
- Identify how to undertake a simple fire safety inspection in the workplace
- Identify the stages involved in a fire risk assessment
Understand the role of the nominated fire warden
- Identify the role and function of fire wardens in their workplace:
• on a day-to-day basis
• during an emergency
• if they are not in their designated areas of responsibility when
the alarm is raised - Recognise the content of a fire safety briefing
Course Benefits
- Improved Fire Safety Awareness: Gain practical knowledge to manage fire safety effectively.
- Legal Compliance: Ensure your organisation meets current fire safety regulations.
- Career Development: Enhance your CV and demonstrate your commitment to workplace safety.
- Increased Workplace Safety: Foster a safer and more compliant work environment.
