Fire Safety Awareness Level 2
Vocational qualification
In Eltham
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification Level 2
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Location
Eltham
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
Fire Safety Awareness Level 2
Who should attend?
The Fire Safety Awareness Level 2 course is designed for anyone involved in the management of fire safety in any workplace. This includes managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire. You will gain the knowledge of whom is responsible for fire safety in the workplace as well recognising the consequences of a fire in any premises.
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About this course
No previous experience or qualifications are necessary. It is recommended that learners have a minimum of level 1 in literacy or numeracy or its equivalent.
On successful completion of the course, the delegate will receive a Fire Safety Awareness Level 2 award. Dynamo Concise Training also offer continuous support once you have qualified, including information about changes in law, regular newsletters and discounted prices on further courses as well as refresher courses. This course has a credit level of 2 on the QCF framework.
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Subjects
- Fire Safety
- Fire
- Risk
- Fire Risk
- IT risk
- Workplace
- Emergency
- Hazards
- Characteristics
- Employees
Teachers and trainers (1)
Simon Francis
Training Director
I have been a trainer for 10 years. I train a variety of subjects, including security, licensing, first aid and teacher training. I have worked in the security industry for over 20 years, in various disciplines, including Close Protection, Door Supervision and as a CCTV operative. I utilise a variety of training techniques to ensure every learner feels included within the classroom environment.
Course programme
- An understanding of the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace.
- An understanding of fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency.
- An understanding on how fire risk can be controlled in the workplace.
- Describe the principles of how fires are extinguished and how equipment should be used safely.
- What the hazards are during or after a fire including products of combustion.
- A description of the characteristics of fire and how it spreads.
- The main costs of fires in the workplace for employers, employees and society.
- Your duties and responsibilities in relation to fire safety in the workplace.
- The role and responsibilities of fire wardens and other people who may be required to take action in an emergency.
- The main causes of fires in the workplace.
- The principles of fire risk control.
- The key elements for effective fire risk management in the workplace.
- How the components of the fire triangle can be used to control fire risks.
- The difference between active and passive fire risk control measures.
- The basics of practical fire safety.
- The safe operating parameters for the use of portable fire-fighting equipment.
- An outline of simple checks to ensure fire safety equipment is serviceable and safe to use.
- An understanding of the principles and practices of fire safety management at work.
- An understanding of the role of a nominated fire warden (marshall).
The course is run at our training venue for 1 day. This qualification is assessed through a 30 question, multiple choice examination. The duration of the examination is 60 minutes and to successfully pass you must achieve a score of at least 20 out of 30.
Fire Safety Awareness Level 2