Fire Safety Course

Fire is one of the biggest risks in any work environment and all employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that those with designated fire safety duties receive adequate and appropriate training.

This Fire Safety course is designed for those who have a designated responsibility for fire safety in the workplace such as fire wardens, marshals and stewards and provides the knowledge that will allow them to carry out duties relating to fire safety and emergency procedures.

Qualification

First Aid Award (FAA) Level 2 Award in Fire Safety

 Course Outline

The Fire Safety course is designed for employees who want to develop their basic fire safety awareness and undertake more specific fire safety roles in the workplace.  Students gain an understanding of fire control methods, fire safety procedures and the specific roles and responsibilities related to fire safety in the workplace.

The course covers:

• The hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
• How fire risk is controlled in the workplace
• The role of the nominated fire warden
• The principles and practices of fire safety management at work

Course Duration

The course is a minimum of 6 hours in the classroom.

Participant Restrictions

Students for the Fire Safety training course must be a minimum of 14 years although a student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16. A maximum of 16 students can attend each course.

Assessment and Marking

The qualification is assessed through completion of a test paper.