This qualification will benefit anyone who has been appointed to carry out fire safety tasks on behalf of their employer.
It is particularly suitable for those intending to become Fire Wardens or marshalls in order to assist their employer to
manage fire risks and fire safety inspections.
Learning outcomes
- The Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles allows candidates to develop their basic fire safety awareness.
- It is particularly useful for employees who are to have a designated responsibility for workplace fire safety, for example as fire wardens or fire marshals, and provides the knowledge that will allow them to carry out duties relating to fire safety and emergency procedures.
Aims & Objectives
- At the end of the course delegates will be able to State legislation regarding Fire Safety
- Carry out Fire Risk assessments
- Carry out induction briefings
- Be a Fire Warden for their company
Course Outline
- Causes of fire in the workplace
- Fire hazards
- Characteristics of fire and smoke spread
- Fire control methods
- Means of escape
- Fire detection and raising the alarm
- Extinguishing fires
- Fixed fire-fighting systems
- The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Legal duties and penalties
- Fire risk assessment
- Fire safety inspections
- Role of the fire warden
Mode of Delivery
- Presentation Group work
- Multiple choice Exam
Benefits Perceived by Participants
- Successfully completing the Level 2 Award in Fire Safety
- Principles will enable you to become a fire warden/marshal in your organisation.
Intended for
Employees who hope to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking more specific fire safety roles in the workplace to manage fire risk (e.g. as fire wardens/marshals/stewards etc.)
Pre-course Requirements
- None, although basic fire safety awareness to Level 1 standard is recommended.
Course Duration
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