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Level 1 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety

Highfield Awarding Organisation - Level 1

This course is an initial introduction to Fire Safety in the Workplace, which is essential to creating a culture of safety for all.

Who should complete the course?

This qualification is aimed at staff, particularly new starters, in any workplace where a basic understanding of fire safety is required.

Aims

Delegates gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace and will recognise the contribution they have in preventing the starting and spread of fires.

Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will have the skills to:

Know the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
List how fire risk is controlled in the workplace
Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace

Course Content

Components of the fire triangle – ignition, fuel, oxygen
How elements start/reduce/stop a fire, causes of fire
Main causes of fires in the workplace – arson, electrical faults, smoking materials
Reduce the likelihood of a fire- fire risk assessment,
Daily checks

Duration

5 hours

Assessment

Observation, participation and a 15-question multiple-choice paper.

What next?

Delegates successfully completing this course can progress on to the Highfield Level 2 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety (RQF).

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