FAA Level 2 Award Fire Safety - 1 day

The qualification is suitable for someone who has responsibility in the workplace to undertake fire safety requirements and will provide learners with the knowledge to carry out designated duties as a Fire Warden/Marshall.  The qualification will also increase fire safety awareness for all employees.

The qualification covers fire hazards, risk assessment, control of fire in the workplace and duties of both employers and employees.

Detailed information can be found in the Qualification Specification including the qualification structure and codes, entry requirements, qualification delivery, certification and requalification, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria and assessment information.

A range of subjects are covered including:

Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace

• 1.1 Explain how fires are caused in the workplace
• 1.2 Describe the components of the fire triangle
• 1.3 Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion
• 1.4 Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread

Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace

• 2.1 State the different methods used to identify and control fire hazards 2.2 Define the term ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards
• 2.3 Outline typical components for means of escape from fire hazards
• 2.4 Describe methods of fire detection and raising the alarm
• 2.5 Describe the principle of how fires are extinguished
• 2.6 Describe how portable firefighting equipment should be used safely
• 2.7 Identify common fixed firefighting systems and where they might be used

Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work

• 3.1 Outline the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the workplace
• 3.2 Outline how to undertake a simple fire safety inspection in the workplace
• 3.3 Describe the stages involved in a fire risk assessment

Understand the role of the nominated fire warden

• 4.1 State the role and function of fire wardens in their workplace: • On a day-to-day basis • During an emergency • If they are not in their designated areas of responsibility when the alarm is raised
• 4.2 Outline the content of a fire safety briefing

The qualification does not have an expiry date but refresher training and keeping up to date with changes to policies, procedures and new legislation through ongoing CPD is vital.

The qualification is available to learners aged 14 or over but a learner cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16. It is recommended that learners should have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification. It may be possible to allocate a reasonable adjustment to a learner who has a disability, medical condition or learning need; learners should contact their training provider to discuss. Any reasonable adjustments granted must be in line with the FAA Reasonable Adjustments Policy.

The qualification is assessed by a written assessment. A learner must successfully pass the written assessment to achieve the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred. The learner will complete a written assessment paper containing 20 open and multiple choice questions needing to achieve a minimum of 15 out of 20 to pass. The duration of the assessment is 30 minutes. An example question is ‘On discovering a fire what is the first thing you should do?’

A remote class is a live class taught by a qualified instructor via video conference rather than in person. You will take the class on your computer or tablet from home or at your workplace. A web cam and microphone are required.

Because this is still a live class with an instructor, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with other students just as you would in a traditional class.

You will receive the same qualification and certificate as you would in a classroom course.

Learners are required to complete the assessments in a manner appropriate to the purpose of the qualification. The prescribed assessment methods for this qualification should not unfairly disadvantage learners who would otherwise be able to demonstrate competence in line with the purpose of the qualification. Learners should contact their centre to discuss reasonable adjustment if they feel the prescribed assessment methods would disadvantage them.