Fire Safety Awareness

The Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness is a qualification aimed at all staff, particularly new starters in any workplace, where a basic understanding of fire safety is required.

Persons gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace with recognition of the contribution they may have to prevent the starting and spread of fires.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand basic fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency.
• Understand the principles of fire risk control
• Understand the basics of practical fire safety

The Level 2 Award in Managing Fire Safety is a qualification aimed at 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.

Persons gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace and will recognise the consequences of a fire in any premises

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the hazard and risk associated with fire in the workplace.
• Understand how fire risk controlled in the workplace
• Understand the principles and practice o fire safety management at work
• Understand the role of the nominated Fire Warden