Our Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF) Course provides a greater awareness of the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace, how it is controlled in the workplace, and an understanding of the role of a fire warden. Delegates also build an understanding of fire safety management at work and the specific roles and responsibilities related to fire safety in the workplace.
The course provides employers with a programme which assists them in proving due diligence and demonstrates their legal commitment to staff training as required by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Ensuring the appointment of competent Fire Marshals will provide management staff with the opportunity to improve fire prevention practices, improve response time and emergency communication between teams, and share the workload in the implementation of good fire safety management in the workplace.
Please note, there is not a live-fire practical session to this course.
This course consists of a training room lecture, presentation, and a multiple-choice examination.
The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF) Course is ideal for anyone in an organisation who has a specific responsibility for fire safety in the workplace, such as Fire Wardens and Fire Marshals.
Delegates should:
- Have a good understanding of written & spoken English. If delegates have any problems with English literacy or language comprehension, they must bring them to the attention of their employer.
- Be at least 16 years old.
The agenda for the Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF) Course includes:
- How fires are caused in the workplace
- Components of the fire triangle
- Hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion
- Characteristics of fire and smoke spread
- Different methods used to identify and control fire hazards
- Definition of ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards
- Components for means of escape from fire hazards
- Methods of fire detection and raising the alarm
- Principles of how fires are extinguished
- Safe usage of portable firefighting equipment
- Common fixed firefighting systems and where they might be used
- Duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the workplace
- Fire safety inspections in the workplace
- Fire risk assessments in the workplace
- Role and function of fire wardens in their workplace
- Content of a workplace fire safety briefing, including fire drills
Successful delegates will receive a Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF) e-certificate accredited by Qualsafe, valid for a period of 3 years from the course date.
Potential progression routes from the Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF) Course are:
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No. The QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF) is a theory-based course with no practical element. Training focuses on workplace fire hazards, fire warden responsibilities, and compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as such there is no live fire extinguisher practical element.
No. As this is a classroom-based course, you are not required to bring any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). For certain training sessions, temporary equipment such as safety harnesses may be provided if required.
Yes, we can absolutely offer you support. We understand that everyone learns differently, and we’re committed to making our courses accessible to all. Our instructors are experienced in delivering training to individuals with varying levels of reading and writing ability.
We can offer additional verbal guidance, practical demonstrations, and one-to-one support when attending training courses at one of our training centres. If required, we can also arrange for assistance during written assessments, such as a reader.
Please let our support team know in advance if you have any concerns, and we’ll do everything we can to support you in successfully completing your training.
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