Level 2 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety
Learn how to create safer environments through essential fire safety knowledge and execute an adequate fire risk assessment.
Overview
This course is designed to help you to understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace, and how fire risk is controlled in the workplace.
More detail
Course syllabus
Module 1: Level 2 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety
- Introduction
This unit provides an introduction to the Level 2 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety course. It outlines the structure of the course and how the rest of the modules and units cover the course content.
- An Introduction to the Risks and Hazards of Fire
This unit begins with the basic theory of fire safety before moving on to important terms, fire hazards, and the common causes of fire in the workplace.
- Workplace Fire Safety and Your Responsibilities
In this unit, you will learn how to reduce the likelihood of fire, understand the specialised roles during fire evacuation, and perform effective fire risk assessments.
- Fire Prevention
This unit explores the key principles of fire prevention, including the use of fire signage, methods for raising the alarm, and best practices for maintaining a safe environment.
- Fire Extinguishers
This unit focuses on the different classes of fire and the corresponding types of fire extinguishers, including guidance on when and how to use each type safely.
- Other Fire Suppression Systems
Here, we look at additional fire suppression systems such as fire blankets, sprinklers, and fire doors, examining how each contributes to fire control and safety.
- Revision
The final unit reviews the key learning points from across the course and provides guidance to help you prepare for and successfully pass the final exam.
Obtaining your certificate
You will need to pass a multiple-choice exam at the end of the course in order to gain your accreditation. Once passed, we will send your official certificate by email.