Fire Safety Awareness

Product Details

This half-day Fire Safety Awareness course provides learners with an understanding of the risk of fires to the business, the reasons for following good fire safety precautions and the actions in the event of a fire.

The potential devasting impact of fire to a business in terms of loss of life, damage to property, the impact on the environment and the loss of business is massive. However, it is believed that most fires are preventable when everyone follows good housekeeping.

The course is designed for all employees as an introduction to fire awareness and is an excellent part of an induction program.

Syllabus

A range of topics are covered including:

• Responsibilities

• Common causes of fire

• How fire behaves

• A brief overview of legislation

• Preventing fires

• Awareness of fire extinguishers

• Actions in a fire

• Emergency evacuation procedures

Delivery Style

The course is facilitated through group and class discussion to involve all candidates and to ensure all candidates are grasping the board topics ready for the assessment.

Candidates can wear clothing that they feel comfortable to support their learning and take part in group discussions with other candidates.

Assessment

The course includes interactive group discussion which is monitored by the tutor and a written multi-choice question paper at the end of the course.

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with an Ofqual regulated Level 1 Fire Safety Awareness by the awarding body First Aid Awards (FAA).

Renewal

The qualification does not expire.