Health & Safety

QNUK Level 2 Award in Fire Safety for Fire Marshals (RQF)

Regulated Course

Duration

One day

Maximum number of learners:

16

Course overview:

This qualification develops the learner's knowledge of fire safety in the workplace including the use of a range of fire controls and safe evacuation procedures.

The learner will understand the role of the Fire Marshal in supporting individuals and facilitating safe evacuations.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the session, learners should be able to:

  • List the elements of the fire triangle
  • Outline methods of smoke and fire spread
  • Give examples of how the risk of fire can be lowered in a workplace
  • List common fire controls in a workplace
  • Explain how to use a range of fire controls including fire exits and fire doors
  • Explain the importance of clear routes or travel
  • Describe how to use a range of portable fire extinguishers
  • Outline the actions to be taken on hearing a fire alarm
  • Outline how a safe evacuation can be undertaken in a workplace
  • Outline how members of the public and visitors should be alerted to the presence of a potential fire
  • Outline what is meant by the term personal emergency evacuation plan
  • Explain when a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP) would be implemented
  • List ways of supporting an individual during an evacuation
  • Explain the actions to be taken by a Fire Marshal during an evacuation
  • Outline how to undertake a search of a workplace
  • Outline the information that should be passed to the emergency services
  • Outline the day-to-day duties of a Fire Marshal