UKQC Level 2 Fire Safety
Description
The Fire Safety Training Course is designed to raise awareness of fire hazards in the workplace and how to act safely in the event of an emergency fire situation, including selecting and using the correct fire extinguisher. The course is also designed to train staff in your fire safety procedures.
Core Units
- Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
- Explain how fires are caused in the workplace
- Describe the components of the fire triangle.
- Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion.
- Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread.
- Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace
- State the different methods used to identify and control fire hazards.
- Define the term ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards.
- Outline typical components for means of escape from fire hazards.
- Describe methods of fire detection and raising the alarm.
- Describe the principle of how fires are extinguished.
- Describe how portable fire-fighting equipment should be used safely.
- Identify common fixed fire-fighting systems and where they might be used.
- Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work
- Outline the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the workplace.
- Outline how to undertake a simple fire safety inspection in the workplace.
- Describe the stages involved in a fire risk assessment.
- Understand the role of the nominated fire warden
- 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.
Learning Outcome
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Have a greater awareness of fire and its associated dangers. Understand the generic requirements of a Fire Marshal. Have the skills to initiate emergency procedures and promote a positive response from others. Be able to identify fire safety hazards and risks in the workplace and report deficiencies.
Career Opportunities
Engineer Fire safety engineers, also known as fire protection engineers, design systems for preventing and controlling fires. They might typically be involved in the creation of smoke alarm systems, fire alarm systems or sprinkler systems. Fire safety engineers study fire behavior and how fires impact many types of buildings. They might also work on building designs with architects, contractors, and building officials.
Inspector A fire safety inspector often works for federal or state agencies. Fire safety inspectors conduct inspections on many types of public and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and regulations. Fire safety inspectors might also conduct inspections on large residential housing complexes.
Director Some cities require that a fire safety director work in large facilities, such as hotels or high-rise office buildings. A fire safety director creates fire safety plans. The duties of such a director include creating evacuation routes, implementing fire notification processes, and conducting training programs and drills.
Investigator Some who choose to study fire safety might pursue a career as a fire or arson investigator. These individuals are familiar with building construction and fire safety systems. Fire investigators determine the causes of a fire, why preventative plans might have failed, and how to make improvements in the future.
Work placement information
- There is no work placement requirement for this course.