Who is this training for?

The qualification is suitable for a learner who has responsibility in the workplace to undertake fire safety requirements and will provide learners with the knowledge to carry out designated duties as a Fire Warden/ Marshall.

The qualification will also increase fire safety awareness for all employees. The qualification covers fire hazards, risk assessment, control of fire in the workplace and duties of both employers and employees.

What does the training cover?

The learning outcomes below describe the skills and knowledge you will gain by successfully completing the qualification.

1. Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace.

2. Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace.

3. Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work.

4. Understand the role of the nominated fire warden.

The assessment criteria below state the skills, knowledge, and competence you will acquire by successfully completing the course & will be able to discuss during the final course assessment.

1. Explain how fires are caused in the workplace.

2. Describe the components of the fire triangle.

3. Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion.

4. Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread.

5. State the different methods used to identify and control fire hazards.

6. Define the term ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards.

7. Outline typical components for means of escape from fire hazards.

8. Describe methods of fire detection and raising the alarm.

9. Describe the principle of how fires are extinguished.

10. Describe how portable firefighting equipment should be used safely.

11. Identify common fixed firefighting systems and where they might be used.

12. Outline the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the workplace.

13. Outline how to undertake a simple fire safety inspection in the workplace.

14. Describe the stages involved in a fire risk assessment.

15. State the role and function of fire wardens in their workplace: • On a day-to-day basis • During an emergency • If they are not in their designated areas of responsibility when the alarm is raised.

16. Outline the content of a fire safety briefing

How does distance learning work?

Training will begin on the first date as a group, via zoom, introducing the course and covering some key topics, much like a standard training course.

You will then be provided with the latest electronic learning resources, including presentations, videos and web links as your main point of reference, to research key areas as independent learning in your own time, coming back together again a little later for the second date to reflect with more teaching & independent learning.

Throughout the duration of the course you will have contact with our trainers on a regular basis to ask any questions, gain support, monitor progress, provide teaching and to enable discussion and Q&A sessions.

Our trainers will be able to gauge your level of knowledge and understanding and decide if you are ready to move on to the next Module/s and ultimately when you are ready for the assessment.

How is this training course assessed?

The final assessment is done in the form of a recorded professional discussion conducted on a one-to-one basis at a time that suits you & the trainer. An hour slot is usually given, but most assessments take approx. 30 mins.

What do I need to bring?

You will be provided with the latest electronic learning resources, including presentations, videos and web links as your main point of reference, to research key areas as independent learning in your own time