Level 2 Basic Fire Safety

Course details

• This qualification has been developed for anyone involved in the management of fire safety in the workplace. This could include managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire.

Learning hours
This qualification would be typically delivered through a 1/2-day training course (4 hours). 
Qualification Overview
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 everyone in the workplace and will recognize the consequences of a fire in any premises.
Entry Guidance
There are no prerequisites for this qualification. It is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent. This qualification is approved for delivery to learners aged 14 and above.
Qualification
This qualification is made up of one mandatory unit, the details of which are included at the end of this document. Learners must successfully complete the assessment for the unit to achieve the 4 Structure qualification. This qualification can be taken as a free standing qualification or as part of a wider programme of training.
How the qualification is Assessed?
This qualification is assessed through a 30-question multiple-choice question examination. The duration of the examination is 1 hour. Successful learners must achieve a score of at least 20 out of 30.
Following the assessment, a list of results will be provided to the Centre Contacts stating whether learners have passed or failed. Certificates for successful learners will be dispatched by the ;
Progression
Progression and further learning routes include: 
 • Level 3/4 Fire Risk Assessment qualifications 
 • Level 3 Award in Health and Safety
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the ;

• Explain how fires are caused in the workplace 
• Describe the components of the fire ;
• Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of ;
• Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread.   

2. Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace.

• State the different methods used to identify and control fire ;
• Define the term 'means of escape' in relation to fire ;
• Outline typical components for means of escape from fire hazards.
• Describe methods of fire detection and raising the ;
• Describe the principle of how fires are ;
• Describe how portable fire-fighting equipment should be used safely.
• Identify common fixed fire-fighting systems and where they might be used.   

3. Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at ;

• Outline the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the ;
• Outline how to undertake a simple fire safety inspection in the ;
• Describe the stages involved in a fire risk assessment.   

4. Understand the role of the nominated fire warden
1. State the role and function of fire wardens in their workplace:

• On a day-to-day basis 
• During an emergency 
• If they are not in their designated areas of responsibility when the alarm is raised.   

2. Outline the content of a fire safety briefing.

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    Updated on 24 December, 2017