In Association with NUCO Training we fully qualified and are able to give courses to staff in the office and work place.
This is a general awareness course which is classroom based.
Course Summary
Level 1:
- Principles of fire safety
- Fire safety in the workplace
- Domestic fire safety
- Fire prevention
- Fire risk assessment process
Additionally we can train candidates to Level 2 which covers:
- Duties and responsibilities of the fire marshal.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- List their obligations and that of their employer with regard to fire safety
- Describe actions to be taken in the event of a fire occurring at work
- Identify the correct fire extinguisher for use on a range of different fires
- Describe how fires occur and spread
- Describe how they can reduce the risk of fire occurring
- Understand how they may reduce the threat of fire in their home
- Understand the duties that are undertaken by the fire marshal
Fire Safety Awareness Level 1 – Half Day.
The qualification is an ideal introduction into fire safety awareness for employees and a strong basis for undertaking further fire safety training.
You will no doubt be well aware of the potentially devastating effects of fires in the workplace in terms of lives lost, injuries, damage to property and the environment, and to the business continuity.
You may also be aware that it is believed that most fires are preventable. The importance of fire safety in the workplace is underpinned by health and safety legislation that places a duty on employers to establish policies and procedures and ensure their employees receive appropriate training.
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 1 national qualification issued to the learner, subject to successfully completing the test paper.
This course is Regulated by Ofqual under their Regulated Quality Framework (RQF) and accredited by the FAA.
Duration: A half day course of classroom-based theory input.
Course content.
- The common causes of fire.
- The behaviour of fire.
- Legislation (brief) and responsibilities
- Fire prevention
- What to do if a fire breaks out
- How to use fire extinguishers
- Emergency evacuation procedures.

