Fire Awareness at Work

This qualification is intended for employees that are required to undertake training in fire awareness at work. The qualification has been developed to meet the training requirements outlined in best practice guidance.

This qualification will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to support an individual’s awareness of fire in the workplace, which can complement their skillset in employment.

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This course is regulated by QNUK, one of the most recognised Awarding Bodies within the first aid sector. By undertaking regulated training, this removes the need for employers to complete due diligence on the course.

Learners will be taught the following:

To be able to understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
To know how to use a range of fire controls
To be able to understand the importance of a prompt and safe evacuation of the workplace

Learners are assessed for this qualification using the following methods:

• Multiple choice examination.

Learners will need to achieve a mark of 70% or more in an examination taken at the end of the course. This is a multiple choice exam of 15 questions of which a minimum of 11 must be answered correctly.

On completion of the theory element, a certificate is issued which is valid for 3 years.

In October 2013, the way in which first aid courses were approved changed. This means that employers are now legally responsible for completing due diligence on any training provider they use.

There are two routes to doing this:

Regulated Training
Choosing a training provider who offers Ofqual certification on their courses. The HSE state that you do not need to go through their checklist as the training provider offers Ofqual regulated qualifications and thus the training provider has already completed the due diligence for you.

Non Regulated Training
It is the legal responsibility of the employer to carry out due diligence on the training company, the trainer and the course. Click here to see the HSE’s checklist

If you have a group of learners who need training in this qualification, our best prices come from us being able to come to your venue.

We will work with you to ensure that your venue is suitable for training and your learners will receive the same great training as if they were attending one of our open courses.

Plus it gives you greater control over training dates and we can accomodate your training whenever you require it. Weekends, evenings and normal working week training available.

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