Highfield – Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety

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About Course

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

What next?

Individuals achieving this qualification can then progress onto:
• Highfield Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (QCF)
• Highfield Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (QCF).

Assessment Methods

Learners will sit a 1-hour multiple-choice examination containing 30 questions and must achieve at least 18 (60%) correct answers to be awarded a Pass. Learners achieving 21 (70%) or more correct answers will achieve a Merit and those who achieve a pass of 24 (80%) correct answers will be awarded a distinction.

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What Will You Learn?

  • 1. Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
  • 2. Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace
  • 3. Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management
  • 4. Understand the role of the nominated fire warden

Course Content

1. Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace

  • 1.1 Explain how fires are caused in the workplace
    00:00
  • 1.2 Describe the components of the fire triangle
    00:00
  • 1.3 Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion
    00:00
  • 1.4 Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread
    00:00

2. Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace

3. Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management

4. Understand the role of the nominated fire warden

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