Duration
Minimum contact time: 1 day, lasting a minimum of 7 hours.
Aim
This qualification will benefit anyone in the workplace who has been appointed to carry out fire safety tasks on behalf of their employer. It is particularly suitable for employees hoping to develop their basic fire safety awareness and undertake specific fire safety roles (for example as fire wardens/ marshals or similar) in order to assist their employer to manage fire risk.
Objectives
The course takes a detailed look at fire hazards and corresponding control measures, outlines the procedures for fire risk assessments and fire safety inspections, and offers guidance on the use of fire safety equipment and the implementation of emergency procedures, including the safe evacuation of people in a defined area of responsibility.
Theory
- Fire safety legislation and regulations
- Statistics - workplace injuries and incidents
- The characteristics of fire, fire spread and common causes
- Health effects of extreme heat and smoke exposure
- Fire risk assessment and control methods
- Portable firefighting equipment and fixed detection systems
- Principles of fire safety - alarm, evacuation and escape plan
- Duties of the fire warden in a fire emergency
Theory Test
Individual written test with explanation of pass requirements.
Practical Assessment
Individual assessment activities.
Course Evaluation
Course Evaluation and close.
Failure to arrive before the specified course start time may result in delegates being refused entry, if you are going to be late on the day please call us as soon as possible on 0345 766 7799.
Please note we are unable to refund the cost of a course which is missed due to lateness, as such please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes before the course to avoid disappointment.
The delegate must have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Any problems with literacy or language comprehension should be declared at least 24 hours prior to the course.
This need not preclude attendance to the course, provisions can be arranged provided we can assess the delegates' needs. These will need to be authorised prior to the course by the accreditation.
Qualifications and Experience
No formal qualifications or experience are necessary.
Delegates are required to bring:
All delegates must bring photographic identification to the course, such as a passport, driving licence, or work ID. You will not be permitted to sit your exam without photographic proof of ID. If you have any concerns or queries, please contact us before your course.
Delegates are required to bring a hi-vis vest / jacket for courses taking place at an HSS location.
PPE can be purchased from HSS Training.
If you require further information, please contact us by telephone on 0345 766 7799 or email trainingadmin@hss.com.
Face to Face Live Training
In a classroom environment consisting of:
- Instructor led training
Individual and group activities:
- Fire escape plan
Concluding with post theory test consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. 80% pass mark.
Award
On successful completion of this course, delegates are issued with a certificate accredited by City & Guilds valid for three years. They then need to undertake a further course to obtain another three-year certificate.
Failure Procedure
Delegates who don't achieve the minimum theoretical and/or practical assessment requirements will have the opportunity to resit these on another day.
Equality and Diversity Policy
HSS Training are committed to ensuring all delegates have an equal opportunity to achieve their chosen qualification. To this end, a range of provisions can be made for delegates with any special physical or learning needs (those delegates who speak English as a second language are also eligible for additional support). HSS Training will always seek to abide by the Equality and Diversity policy it has in place. A copy of this is available upon request.
Complaints and Appeals Procedure
HSS Training is accredited by a number of different Awarding Bodies. Awarding Bodies are external organisations who provide support and closely monitor HSS Training standards. These organisations can be contacted at any time with concerns or queries.
We are committed to providing a quality service to all our clients. When something goes wrong, we need you to tell us about it. This will help us to improve our services and standards.
Please click here for more information.
Duration
Minimum contact time: 1 day, lasting a minimum of 7 hours.
Aim
This qualification will benefit anyone in the workplace who has been appointed to carry out fire safety tasks on behalf of their employer. It is particularly suitable for employees hoping to develop their basic fire safety awareness and undertake specific fire safety roles (for example as fire wardens/ marshals or similar) in order to assist their employer to manage fire risk.
Objectives
The course takes a detailed look at fire hazards and corresponding control measures, outlines the procedures for fire risk assessments and fire safety inspections, and offers guidance on the use of fire safety equipment and the implementation of emergency procedures, including the safe evacuation of people in a defined area of responsibility.
Theory
- Fire safety legislation and regulations
- Statistics - workplace injuries and incidents
- The characteristics of fire, fire spread and common causes
- Health effects of extreme heat and smoke exposure
- Fire risk assessment and control methods
- Portable firefighting equipment and fixed detection systems
- Principles of fire safety - alarm, evacuation and escape plan
- Duties of the fire warden in a fire emergency
Theory Test
Individual written test with explanation of pass requirements.
Practical Assessment
Individual assessment activities.
Course Evaluation
Course Evaluation and close.
Failure to arrive before the specified course start time may result in delegates being refused entry, if you are going to be late on the day please call us as soon as possible on 0345 766 7799.
Please note we are unable to refund the cost of a course which is missed due to lateness, as such please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes before the course to avoid disappointment.
The delegate must have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Any problems with literacy or language comprehension should be declared at least 24 hours prior to the course.
This need not preclude attendance to the course, provisions can be arranged provided we can assess the delegates' needs. These will need to be authorised prior to the course by the accreditation.
Qualifications and Experience
No formal qualifications or experience are necessary.
Delegates are required to bring:
All delegates must bring photographic identification to the course, such as a passport, driving licence, or work ID. You will not be permitted to sit your exam without photographic proof of ID. If you have any concerns or queries, please contact us before your course.
Delegates are required to bring a hi-vis vest / jacket for courses taking place at an HSS location.
PPE can be purchased from HSS Training.
If you require further information, please contact us by telephone on 0345 766 7799 or email trainingadmin@hss.com.
Face to Face Live Training
In a classroom environment consisting of:
- Instructor led training
Individual and group activities:
- Fire escape plan
Concluding with post theory test consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. 80% pass mark.
Award
On successful completion of this course, delegates are issued with a certificate accredited by City & Guilds valid for three years. They then need to undertake a further course to obtain another three-year certificate.
Failure Procedure
Delegates who don't achieve the minimum theoretical and/or practical assessment requirements will have the opportunity to resit these on another day.
Equality and Diversity Policy
HSS Training are committed to ensuring all delegates have an equal opportunity to achieve their chosen qualification. To this end, a range of provisions can be made for delegates with any special physical or learning needs (those delegates who speak English as a second language are also eligible for additional support). HSS Training will always seek to abide by the Equality and Diversity policy it has in place. A copy of this is available upon request.
Complaints and Appeals Procedure
HSS Training is accredited by a number of different Awarding Bodies. Awarding Bodies are external organisations who provide support and closely monitor HSS Training standards. These organisations can be contacted at any time with concerns or queries.
We are committed to providing a quality service to all our clients. When something goes wrong, we need you to tell us about it. This will help us to improve our services and standards.
Please click here for more information.