level 1 award fire safety awareness
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HEAT,TOXIC GASES AND LARGE QUANTITIES OF SMOKE.THE INHALATION OF SMOKE AND TOXIC GASES HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE ONE OF THE MAIN CAUSES OF FIRE DEATHS
IN BUILDINGS.THERE ARE MANY POTENTIAL CAUSES OF FIRE AND PREMISES SHOULD THEREFORE INCORPORATE MEASURES WHICH MINIMISE THE RISK OF FIRE STARTING.
FIRE SAFETY MEASURES RANGE FROM THE SIMLPE SHOUT OF WARNING TO SOPHISTICATED SYSTEMS SUCH AS SPRINKLERS IN LARGE COMPLEX BUILDING
The Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness is a qualification aimed at all staff, particularly new starters in any workplace, where a basic understanding of fire safety is required.
All learners must be instructed to bring photographic identification will accept the following as proof of a learner’s identity:
o Valid Passport (any nationality)
o Signed UK Photo card Driving Licence
o Valid Warrant Card issued by HM Forces, Police
o Other photographic ID card, e.g. Employee ID Card (must be current employer), Student ID Card, Travel card.
Outline
The learner will:
Understand basic fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency State the main causes of fires in the workplace.
Outline the main costs of fires in the workplace for employers, employees and society.
State their own duties and responsibilities in relation to fire safety at work.
State the duties and responsibilities of fire wardens and other people who may be required to take action as part of fire risk controls or during an emergency.
Describe the action to be taken in the event of a fire in the workplace, including methods of raising the alarm and
contacting the emergency services.
Understand the principles of fire risk control List the key elements for effective fire risk management in the workplace.
Outline how the components of the fire triangle can be used to control fire risks.
List active and passive fire risk control measures. Outline fire prevention measures that can be taken to minimise fire risks.
Understand the basics of practical fire safety
State the safe operating parameters for the use of portable fire-fighting equipment.
Outline simple checks for ensuring that fire
safety equipment is serviceable and safe to use.
AS A TRAINING PROVIDER WE FEEL WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO ENGAGE THE DELEGATES ON OUR COURSES SO THAT THEY ENJOY THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND UNDERSTAND THE REWARDS AND BENIFITS OF APPLYING THE KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES SO THAT THEY COME AWAY FROM THIER COURSES ENTHUSED AND WANTING TO TRANSFER THIER TRAINING TO THE WORKPLACE.THIS COMMITMENT TO TRAINING CAN HELP TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD HEALTH AND SAFETY WITHIN ORGANISATIONS.
WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO WORK ALONG WITH EMPLOYERS,GAINING AN INSIGHT TO THIER BUSINESS SO AS TO BE ABLE TO TAILOR OUR TRAINING COURSES TO THIER INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.
WE ARE ALSO HAPPY TOWORK ALONG WITH INDIVDUALS WHO WOULD LIKE TO DEVELOPE NEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.
AS WELL AS "HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING" WE ALSO PROVIDE "HUMAN RESOURCES" AND "PERSONAL DEVELOPEMENT TRAINING"
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