Level 2 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety

Course Overview

This qualification is aimed at anyone involved in the management of fire safety who are based in any area where there is a potential risk of fire, including those who have been recently appointed or intend to be appointed as a fire marshal/warden in the workplace. The course covers the latest fire safety regulations and the roles and duties of employees and their responsibilities on Fire Safety. The course is designed to meet and comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It covers how fires are started, methods of controlling fire spread, evacuating the building, fire briefings and risk assessing. The objective of this course is to provide competency in understanding the workplace hazards and effectively handle the fire control / preventive mechanisms.

Course Syllabus

This qualification consists of one unit - Principles of Fire Safety
Unit 1: Principles of Fire Safety
Following the completion of Unit 1 the learner will be able to:
  • Explain how fires are caused in the workplace
  • Describe the components of the fire triangle
  • Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion
  • Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread
  • State the different methods used to identify and control fire hazards
  • Define the term 'means of escape' in relation to fire hazards
  • Outline typical components for means of escape from fire hazards
  • Describe methods of fire detection and raising the alarm
  • Describe the principle of how fires are extinguished
  • Describe how portable fire-fighting equipment should be used safely
  • Identify common fixed fire-fighting systems and where they might be used
  • Outline the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the workplace
  • Outline how to undertake a simple fire safety inspection in the workplace
  • Describe the stages involved in a fire risk assessment
  • State the role and function of fire wardens in their workplace: on a day-to-day basis
  • Outline the content of a fire safety briefing

Course Details


This course is delivered over 1/2 day (6 hours) Class size: up to 12 delegates

Course Fees Include

  • The Level 2 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety course includes:
  • 6 hours of training from our experienced trainers
  • All training aids, including workbooks
  • Examination
  • Awarding Body certification

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