Course details

The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude to successfully train others in Fire Safety in the workplace.

Course objectives: 

On completion of this course learners will be able to:

  • Explain what fire is
  • Explain Fire Safety legal requirements
  • Explain Employer responsibilities in relation to fire safety
  • Explain the Fire Triangle
  • Identify fire hazards
  • Explain fire prcedures
  • Compare and contrast the different types of Fire Extinguishers
  • Demonstrate the correct use of Fire Extinguishers

Course content:

  • Unit 1 What? Why?
  • Unit 2 Legal requirements 
  • Unit 3 Fire Prevention 
  • Unit 4 Fire Detection
  • Unit 4 Fire Emergency procedures
  • Unit 5 Fire Extinguishment

Entry requirements:

Those attending should have a good command of english both oral and written. Ideally they should have some training experience and have completed a Train the Trainer programme

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Qualtec Safety Trainers & Consultants

Qualtec was established by Sean Kelleher in 1993. Sean has a Science Degree from, NUI Maynooth, a Masters in Industrial Engineering from UCD, an MBA from the Smurfitt School of Business, a Higher Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health from DCU and a Postgraduate Degree in Adult and Community Education from NUI Maynooth.

He started out as an ISO 9001 Consultant and assisted approximately 150 companies achieve accreditation. He then moved into Health and Safety and has assisted approximately 30 companies achieve OHSAS 18001 accreditation.

He has delivered health & safety programmes such as Manual Handling, Fire Safety, Safety, Health & Welfare at Work, Abrasive Wheels to countless inpiduals in every business sector. In recent years he has moved into the area of training trainers particularily in the area of health & safety.

Qualtec are now recognised as the leading Irish provider of Instructor programmes. These include, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, Forklift and Occupational First Aid.

Qualtec are a FETAC quality assured provider and are on the National Register of Trainers.

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