Intended Audience

The QA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF) qualification is designed for those who want to increase their awareness of fire safety in the workplace.

Course Overview

1. Understand basic fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency

1.1 Identify the main causes of fires in the workplace

1.2 Recognise the main costs of fires in the workplace for employers, employees and society

1.3 Recognise their own duties and responsibilities in relation to fire safety at work

1.4 Identify the duties and responsibilities of fire wardens and other people who may be required to take action as part of fire risk controls or during an emergency

1.5 Recall the action to be taken in the event of a fire in the workplace, including methods of raising the alarm and contacting the emergency services

2. Understand the principles of fire risk control

2.1 Identify the key elements for effective fire risk management in the workplace

2.2 Recognise how the components of the fire triangle can be used to control fire risks

2.3 Identify different fire risk control measures

2.4 Recognise fire prevention measures that can be taken to minimise fire risks

3. Understand the basics of practical fire safety

3.1 Recall the safe operating parameters for the use of portable fire-fighting equipment

3.2 Recognise simple checks for ensuring that fire safety equipment is serviceable and safe to use

Assessment Methods

1 x Theory assessment (Multiple Choice Question Paper).

On successful completion of the training programme, a “QA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF)” certificate will be issued to the learner. This qualification is valid for 3 years.

Duration of the Course

This is a half-day course consists of theory.

Course Location:

While booking is available by online or phone calls to our office, this course is normally delivered at our training Centre face-to-face in the classroom. However, if you want to book 6 or more for this course, we can deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises. It will, reduce your costs in respect of additional time out and travelling expenses.

For individual course places, please see our website for further information or for group bookings, please contact us for an On-Site Training quote.

Our qualified instructors can provide training at your premises, at a time and date to suit your requirements and on discounted prices.