Level 2 Award in Fire Safety

The QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for anyone who has a specific responsibility for fire safety in the workplace, such as designated fire wardens/fire marshals.

Successful candidates will gain an understanding of fire safety management at work and the specific roles and responsibilities related to fire safety in the workplace.

Course Content

• Causes of fires in the workplace
•  The fire triangle
•  Hazards during and after a fire
•  Fire and smoke spread
•  Identifying and controlling fire hazards:
  - Fire prevention
  - Fire detection and raising the alarm
  - Means of escape
  - Principles of extinguishing fires
  - Fire-fighting equipment and systems
•  Fire safety laws
•  Duties and responsibilities of employers and employees
•  Undertaking a fire safety inspection
•  Fire safety risk assessments
•  Contents of a fire safety briefing
•  Roles and responsibilities of the nominated fire warden:
  - On a day-to-day basis
  - During an emergency