HABC Level 2 Fire Safety

Course details

HABC is the fastest growing Awarding Body in the UK. HABC are recognised by Ofqual, Welsh Government, CCEA and SQA to award accredited Food Safety, Health and Safety, HACCP, First Aid, Licensing, Security (SIA), Fire Safety and Teaching qualifications in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Qualification Overview:

The level 2 Award in Fire Safety is a qualification aimed at anyone involved in the management of fire safety in any workplace. This includes managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire.

Learners gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyobe in thw workplace and will recognise the consequences of fire in any premises.

Outcome of this Qualification?

This qualification provides the opportunities for learners to develop compentence in key skills and produce evidence towards attaining key skills. The qualification does not ensure key skills are met as this would depend upon learners producing a a portfolio of evidence and the mode of study adopted.

Qualification Structure?

This qualification is made up of one mandatory unit, the details of which are provided in the next section.

Learners must successfully complete the assessment for the unit to achieve the qualification.

What Does The Qualification Covers?

Unit 1: Fire Safety Principles

The learning outcomes are:

• Understand the hazards and risk associated with fire in the wokplace.
• Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace.
• Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work.
• Understand the role of the nominated fire warden.