COURSE OVERVIEW:

The FAA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF) is an ideal introduction to fire safety for employees at any level, providing a solid foundation for further fire safety training. The qualification covers the key principles of fire safety from cause to prevention and response, giving learners the knowledge to understand their responsibilities, recognise fire risks and know what to do in the event of a fire emergency. The qualification is regulated by Ofqual and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA), and can be delivered in the classroom or via distance learning.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Identify the main causes of fires in the workplace and their costs to employers, employees and society
• Understand your own duties and responsibilities in relation to fire safety at work
• Know the role and responsibilities of fire wardens and others involved in fire risk controls
• Describe the actions to take in the event of a fire, including raising the alarm and contacting emergency services
• Understand the key elements of effective fire risk management
• Use the fire triangle to understand how fire risks can be controlled
• Identify active and passive fire risk control measures and fire prevention measures
• Know the safe operating parameters for portable firefighting equipment
• Carry out basic checks to ensure fire safety equipment is serviceable and safe to use

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

1. Causes and Costs of Workplace Fires
2. Employee and Fire Warden Duties and Responsibilities
3. What to Do in the Event of a Fire
4. Fire Risk Management
5. The Fire Triangle
6. Active and Passive Fire Risk Control Measures
7. Fire Prevention
8. Portable Firefighting Equipment

COURSE CURRICULUM:

UNIT 1 Fire Safety Awareness Objective: Give learners an understanding of the key principles of fire safety including cause, prevention, risk control and emergency response.

Basic Fire Safety and Emergency Response The main causes of fires in the workplace The costs of workplace fires for employers, employees and society Your own duties and responsibilities in relation to fire safety at work The duties and responsibilities of fire wardens and others involved in fire risk controls What to do in the event of a fire, including raising the alarm and contacting the emergency services

Principles of Fire Risk Control Key elements for effective fire risk management in the workplace How the components of the fire triangle can be used to control fire risks Active and passive fire risk control measures Fire prevention measures that can be taken to minimise fire risks

Practical Fire Safety Safe operating parameters for the use of portable firefighting equipment Simple checks for ensuring fire safety equipment is serviceable and safe to use

You can download the full qualification Specification HERE