Highfield – Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety

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.

Course Content

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

1.1 Explain how fires are caused in the workplace

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1.2 Describe the components of the fire triangle

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1.3 Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion

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1.4 Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread

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Highfield – Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety

About Course

What next?

Assessment Methods

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

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

1.1 Explain how fires are caused in the workplace

1.2 Describe the components of the fire triangle

1.3 Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion

1.4 Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread

2. Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace

2.1 State the different methods used to identify and control fire hazards

2.2 Define the term ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards

2.3 Outline typical components for means of escape from fire hazards

2.4 Describe methods of fire detection and raising the alarm

2.5 Describe the principle of how fires are extinguished

2.6 Describe how portable fire-fighting equipment should be used safely

2.7 Identify common fixed fire-fighting systems and where they might be used

3. Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management

3.1 Outline the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the workplace

3.2 Outline how to undertake a simple fire safety inspection in the workplace

3.3 Describe the stages involved in a fire risk assessment

4. Understand the role of the nominated fire warden

4.1 State the role and function of fire wardens in their workplace

4.2 Outline the content of a fire safety briefing