Level 2 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety

This qualification is to designed to support anyone involved in the management of fire safety within the workplace. This includes managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire.

Learners gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace and will recognise the causes of fire and common hazards. They will know the steps within a fire risk assessment and how to reduce the likelihood of fires. The objective of the qualification is to support a role in the workplace.

This training is suitable for:

• Managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire

What does it cover

Understanding hazards and risks associated risks with fire in the workplace.

• the common causes of fires in the workplace 

• how the components of the fire triangle affect a fire 

• hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion 

• how fire can spread 

Understanding how fire risk is controlled in the workplace

• Outline the steps within a fire risk assessment

• ways to reduce the likelihood of a fire and improve safety within the workplace

• the elements of a means of escape

• methods of detection and raising the alarm

• types and uses of fire-fighting equipment

• the duties of employers and employees in fire safety in the workplace

• the role of fire wardens in their workplace:

How long does it take?

• 1 days

How is it delivered

We have multiple options of delivery for this course. 

• Classroom based

• Virtual class room 

• Blended (in person and virtual classroom)

This course can be delivered "in house" at your premise or you can attend one of our public courses.

Course cost

• In house courses start at £695 + VAT