Course details
Course Overview
Fire can have a devastating effect in the workplace in terms of lives lost, injuries, damage to property and environment and to the business community, However, it is believed that most fires are preventable.
This Fire Safety Training Course is designed for employees who want 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).
The importance of fire safety in the workplace is underpinned by health and safety legislation that places a duty on employers to establish policies and procedures and ensure their employees received appropriate training.
Course content:
This course provides an ideal approach, and a range of subjects are covered including:
- 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 practice of fire safety management at work.
Assessment
Continuous practical assessment is carried out by the instructor throughout the day, including a written assessment at the end.
Certificates
A Level 2 national qualification, (Level 5 in Scotland), will be issued to the learner.
Pre-Requisites
Must be a minimum of 14 years of age