About this Course

The Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness is designed to help an organisation to meet its duties under current fire safety legislation by providing employees with essential knowledge about fire safety, helping them to understand how to prevent a fire from starting as well as what actions to take if a fire does break out.

WHO NEEDS THIS QUALIFICATIONS?

Designed for all employees:

• Those with no specific fire-safety role
  
• Those requiring induction training
  
• As an introduction for those who intend to move on to further fire-safety training
  

COURSE OUTLINE

This qualification covers the following topics:

• Main causes and effects of fires in the workplace
  
• Duties and responsibilities (of employers, employees and fire wardens)
  
• Procedures in the event of a fire
  
• Actions to be taken in the event of a fire
  
• Fire prevention measures
  
• Fire risk management, including risk assessment
  
• The fire triangle
  
• Fire risk control measures (active and passive)
  
• Reporting fire safety issues
  
• Portable fire-fighting equipment
  

COURSE SYLLABUS

- An introduction to fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency

• Candidates should develop general knowledge and understanding of fire safety in the workplace
  

• Candidates should develop a foundation of knowledge of the risk controls associated with fire in the workplace
  

• Candidates should develop knowledge of the main types of fire safety equipment
  

FACTS

Duration: Half-Day programme (5 hours)

Assessment: Multiple Choice examination

Internationally Accredited: Yes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested progression: CIEH Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles

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