Course sessions start at 9:15am and end at 5:00pm


Highfield Level 2 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety (RQF)
26th January
One event on 29th April 2019 at 12:00am
One event on 20th May 2019 at 12:00am
One event on 22nd February 2019 at 12:00am
One event on 23rd September 2019 at 12:00am
One event on 22nd February 2019 at 12:00am
This qualification is aimed at managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire.
Overview and Benefits
This qualification covers the subject of fire safety which is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace. Learners will be able to not only recognise what the common hazards and causes of fire are but will also learn the steps within a fire risk assessment and how to reduce the likelihood of fire within their workplace.
Course Content
The course topics will include:
- Most common causes of fire within the workplace;
- Components of the fire triangle;
- Fire Hazards and spread of fire;
- Fire risk assessment including signage, clear route to safety, refuge and assembly points;
- Types of fire-fighting equipment;
- Duties of employers and employees in fire safety in the workplace;
- The role of the Fire Warden.
Course Objectives
This qualification will enable successful candidates to:
- Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace;
- Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace;
- Understand the duties of the employer; employee and the fire warden on a day to day basis; during an emergency and if they are away when an alarm is raised.
Further Information
Awarding Body: HABC Accredited
Course Duration: 6 hours guided learning (1 day)
Assessment: 20-question multiple-choice examination that must be completed
within 45 minutes. Successful learners will have to demonstrate knowledge across the unit content and correctly answer 12 questions or more to pass.