Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles (RQF)
The Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles (RQF) provides learners with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace, how fire risk is controlled in the workplace, the principles and practice of fire safety management at work and the role of the nominated fire warden.
This course can be delivered in the classroom or a virtual online course.
If classroom delivery you have the option of booking a practical demonstration (subject to a suitable area – please enquire for details)
Description:
The course is designed to meet and comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It covers how fires are started, methods of controlling fire spread, evacuating the building, fire briefings and risk assessing.
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification allows Learners to build an understanding of fire safety management and the specific roles and responsibilities related to fire safety in the workplace
Course Content:
Half day – Fire Safety Principles
1. Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
1.1 Explain how fires are caused in the workplace
1.2 Describe the components of the fire triangle
1.3 Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion
1.4 Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread
2. Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace
2.1 State the different methods used to identify and control fire hazards
2.2 Define the term ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards
2.3 Outline typical components for means of escape from fire hazards
2.4 Describe methods of fire detection and raising the alarm
2.5 Describe the principle of how fires are extinguished
2.6 Describe how portable fire-fighting equipment should be used safely
2.7 Identify common fixed fire-fighting systems and where they might be used.
3. Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work
3.1 Outline the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the workplace.
3.2 Outline how to undertake a simple fire safety inspection in the workplace
3.3 Describe the stages involved in a fire risk assessment
4. Understand the role of the nominated fire warden
4.1 State 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
4.2 Outline the content of a fire safety briefing.
Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for a variety of working environments and covers topics such as: Fire safety management principles and practice, Hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace, Controlling risk, and Fire safety briefing content.