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Course Description
The qualification covers fire hazards, risk assessment, control of fire in the workplace and duties of both employers and employees. The course also has a practical element of using fire extinguishers.
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Who Should Attend
The qualification is suitable for someone who has responsibility in the workplace to undertake fire safety requirements and will provide learners with the knowledge to carry out designated duties as a Fire Warden/Marshall. The qualification will also increase fire safety awareness for all employees.​
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Minimum Age
The qualification is available to learners who are aged 14 and over. ​
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Course Validity
This qualification does not have an expiry date. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.
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Course Learner Ratio
Maximum number of students per course - 16
Course Delivery
We offer 2 types of Fire Safety Awareness Course:
1) Classroom Based Environment
2) Virtual - Teams / Zoom
Course Content
​1. **Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace:**
- Explain how fires are caused in the workplace
- Describe the components of the fire triangle
- Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion
- Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread
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2. **Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace:**
- State the different methods used to identify and control fire hazards
- Define the term ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards
- Outline typical components for means of escape from fire hazards
- Describe methods of fire detection and raising the alarm
- Describe the principle of how fires are extinguished
- Describe how portable firefighting equipment should be used safely
- Identify common fixed firefighting systems and where they might be used
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3. **Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work:**
- Outline the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the workplace
- Outline how to undertake a simple fire safety inspection in the workplace
- Describe the stages involved in a fire risk assessment
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4. **Understand the role of the nominated fire warden:**
- State the role and function of fire wardens/marshals in their workplace
- Outline the content of a fire safety briefing
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5. **Practical Scenarios :**
- Use of Water Fire Extinguisher
- Use of Co2Fire Extinguisher ​
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Criteria
Completion of a written assessment.
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Assessment Grading
Grading is either Pass or Referred.
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