Fire Safety Principles

Overview

This qualification provides employees with the knowledge to help them to carry out designated duties relating to fire safety and emergency procedures in the workplace, for example, as fire wardens or fire marshals.

Who will benefit?

Employees who hope to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking specific fire safety roles in the workplace (e.g. as fire wardens/marshals/stewards etc.)

Outcomes

• Understand fire hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
• Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace
• Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work
• Understand the role of the nominated fire warden

Duration

One-day programme

Assessment

Multiple choice examination

Ofqual Accredited - Yes

Ofqual Qualification reference - 501/0340/4

Prerequisite

None, although basic fire safety awareness to level 1 standard is recommended