Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF)

The Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for anyone who has a specific responsibility for fire safety in the workplace, such as designated fire wardens/fire marshals.

Successful candidates will gain an understanding of fire safety management at work and the specific roles and responsibilities related to fire safety in the workplace.

What’s Covered?

• Causes of fires in the workplace

• The fire triangle

• Hazards during and after a fire

• Fire and smoke spread

• Identifying and controlling fire hazards:

• Fire prevention

• Fire detection and raising the alarm

• Means of escape

• Principles of extinguishing fires

• Fire-fighting equipment and systems Fire safety laws

• Duties and responsibilities of employers and employees

• Undertaking a fire safety inspection

• Fire safety risk assessments

• Contents of a fire safety briefing

• Roles and responsibilities of the nominated fire warden:

• On a day-to-day basis

• During an emergency