Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness

The Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness is a qualification aimed at all staff, particularly new starters in any workplace, where a basic understanding of fire safety is required.

Persons gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace with recognition of the contribution they may have to prevent the starting and spread of fires.

Syllabus areas are designed to enable all candidates to contribute to the fire safety procedures in the workplace

The holder of the Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness will:

• Understand basic fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency.
• Understand the principles of fire risk Control.
• Understand the basics of practical fire safety.

Course Covers:

• Main causes and effects of fires in the workplace
• Duties and responsibilities (of employers, employees and fire wardens)
• Procedures in the event of a fire
• Actions to be taken in the event of a fire
• Fire prevention measures
• Fire risk management, including risk assessment
• The fire triangle
• Fire risk control measures (active and passive)
• Reporting fire safety issues
• Portable fire-fighting equipment
• Simple checks of portable fire-fighting equipment

Course Duration: 1 or 2 days including multiple choice exam