CFPA EUROPE DIPLOMA IN FIRE PREVENTION COURSE INFORMATION

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1 Training CFPA EUROPE DIPLOMA IN FIRE PREVENTION COURSE INFORMATION

2 cs Contents Introduction 3 Assessment Guidelines 4 C05 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment Individual Study Units: What's required 5 6 Unit Marking Criteria 7 Unit Subjects 8 Diploma Exam 13 Diploma Exam Questions 14 Support and Resources 15

3 INTRODUCTION The European Confederation of Fire Protection Associations (CFPA) is the formal body, which links the 19 recognised safety organisations in the European Union. Founded in 1974, CFPA Europe draws on the extensive resources of its 19 members in working for increasingly high standards of safety and reduction of losses throughout Europe. Proposals for wider European harmonisation have accelerated the need for a widely recognised safety management qualification. CFPA Europe exists to promote the highest standards of safety management in both the European Union and EFTA countries. Since its introduction over 15,000 students have been awarded the diploma throughout Europe. For more information on our training courses please visit: 3

4 LEARNING OUTCOMES You will develop good knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of prevention issues a clear understanding of the importance of control, prevention and its management a thorough understanding of protection and prevention principles ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES Stage 1 One-week course: with Practical Assessment COURSE STRUCTURE The Technical cycle is split into three stages, you have a maximum of 2 years to complete all stages: 1 A one-week Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment course. Further information regarding the content of this course can be found on page 5 of this document. 2 Eight individual study units, each requiring approximately 15 hours study: Further information on the study topics can be found on page 8 3 Examination: A three-hour written examination completes the programme. Further information regarding the format of the exam can be found on page 13 of this document. The aim of the assessment is to demonstrate a candidate s ability to successfully complete three activities: identify the hazards and preventive and protective measures within a workplace carry out a risk assessment of a workplace using the pro-forma provided, evaluating the significant hazards present, deciding whether they are adequately controlled and, where necessary, suggesting appropriate and cost effective remedial action prepare a report that persuasively urges management to take appropriate action, explaining why such action is needed and identifying the remedial measures that should be implemented A practice assessment will take place on the Friday afternoon. The course assessment will be carried out on a premises of your choice after the course. You will have 4 weeks to complete this 4

5 C05 CERTIFICATE IN FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT The five day course provides essential basic training in prevention. It is intended mainly for those who have had limited experience of risk assessment and is designed for people in industry, commerce and the public sector who hold some responsibility for safety within their organisation. The course syllabus includes the following aspects: Fire Safety Management: Fire safety legislative history and framework; the Fire Safety Order 2005; enforcement of the Fire Safety Order; investigation of and post management; the guides and a framework for managing safety Controlling Fire Spread: Building Regulations 2010; properties of wall and ceiling linings; protection of openings against spread - doors and glazing. British Standards - codes of practice. Fire Stopping and sealing systems; inspection and maintenance; internal Fire Resistance, behaviour of building materials under conditions. Structural elements: walls, floors, columns and beams. Principles of and smoke detection; Different types and elements of automatic detection systems; British Standards; inspection and maintenance. Fighting - access and facilities for the service. Classification of portable first aid fighting equipment; extinguishment types and modes; planning and maintenance; Emergency lighting and signage; siting, inspection and maintenance. Principles of Fire & Explosion: Fire terms, thermal inertia and time to flashover, ignition, growth and spread of, heats of combustion and load, power output of s, flammability limits and explosion limits for gases. Safety of People in the Event of Fire: Means of escape and travel distances, codes of practice and standards, BS9999; human behaviour; smoke control; engineering. Causes and Prevention of Fire: Fire safety statistics, common sources of ignition in accidental s; risks from flammable materials; risks in construction and maintenance work, safe storage and safe waste disposal; risk of arson; influencing factors; actions to prevent arson. Fire Risk Assessment: Principles of risk assessment and methodology; practical aspects and use of the guides; environmental impact of - measures to prevent and reduce pollution Stage 1 Exemption will be given : On receipt of a pass certificate for Stage 1 of this course or NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment dated within the last 2 years. For more information on our training courses please visit: 5

6 Stage 2 Individual Study Units: What's required Each of the eight units has an individual question paper for which you are required to carry out research and produce an answer. You may submit your unit answers one at a time and there is no prescribed order in which to complete the units. Please note that all eight units must be completed before you can be entered for the examination. The marking criteria used by markers can be seen on page 7. When submitting your answers, you should use the following format: the text should be in English and typewritten/word processed in double line spacing on A4 pages top, bottom and right hand margins of all pages should be at least 25mm and the left-hand margin should be at least 30mm your name and the unit number should appear as a header on each page if the paper is a resubmission, include the word Resubmission on the footer the question number that you are answering should be clearly shown at the start of the question each complete answer should be written on a separate page all pages should be numbered Please note each question must achieve a pass (60%), even if your total marks from other questions would be sufficient for an overall pass. The answers to the unit questions will form the basis of examination for the eventual award of the Technical Cycle. You will be asked to resubmit unit answers that do not meet the marker s requirements, especially if they do not cover the essential points. The questions are set to seek out both basic principles and in certain instances detailed information, or calculations. Your considered opinions where relevant will count as much towards reaching the required standard as textbook knowledge/research. Markers will not award marks for extensive quotations in your answers that have been extracted verbatim from printed documents. They are looking for an understanding of the subject in question. Answers based solely on information contained in the set of any materials provided are not a guarantee that they will satisfy the marker s requirements. You are expected to make full use of the reference material listed in the bibliographies and independent research - this will mean making use of the internet and/or good reference libraries. As a Diploma student you automatically get access rights to the online library of the FPA, providing you with exclusive online access to a huge range of FPA publications and guidance documents. On occasion: reference documents listed in the bibliographies may become unavailable as they are in the process of being updated. We would expect and encourage you to look for alternative sources of information when this occurs, however, if you do experience difficulties then please contact the FPA or your tutor for assistance You will not be allowed to undertake the final stages of the Diploma course until all questions on all units of study have met the markers requirements. 6

7 CFPA Europe Diploma in Fire Prevention UNIT MARKING CRITERIA In developing your responses to unit questions you should observe the following guidelines: In order to achieve a pass ( 60-70%) you should: answer all parts of each question demonstrate that you have carried out sufficient research to gain a reasonable understanding of the immediate topic attempt to phrase answers using your own wording observe guidelines on presentation format PASS MERIT DISTINCTION In order to achieve a merit (71-85%) you should observe all of the above plus: An average pass mark of 60-70% An average pass mark of 71-85% An average pass mark of >86% carry out broad ranging supporting research demonstrate ability to apply your research findings to a given scenario where not specifically required, include background information on relevant legislation/ regulation/standards include some additional relevant material which extend your answers beyond the immediate associated topics provide some evidence of personal reflection and analysis of findings In order to achieve a distinction (86%+) you should observe all of the above plus: use extensive research findings which are concisely written to broaden your responses develop your answers to formulate a well rounded response which fluently covers immediate and related topics demonstrate excellent ability to analyse and provide logical conclusions For more information on our training courses please visit: 7

8 UNIT Subjects UNIT Subjects The distance learning stage of the course Thecomprises distance learning stage topics of the course of eight study as follows: comprises of eight study topics as follows: Unit Number Unit Number Subject Subject Nature and Behaviour of Fire Nature and Behaviour of Fire Fire Detection Fire Detection Fire Extinguishment Fire Extinguishment Fire and the Law Fire and the Law Means of Escape Means of Escape Fire Protection of Buildings Fire Protection of Buildings Fire Insurance and Security Fire Insurance and Security Fire Protection Management Fire Protection Management Upon successful completion of Stage 1 you willsuccessful receive eight unit question papers. Upon completion of Stage 1 you material & sources of reading will willreference receive eight unit question papers. be listed, but please note that copies of Reference material & sources of reading will these references will not be provided. be listed, but please note that copies of Wereferences strongly advise you gain access to these will not betoprovided. British standards either via your Wecurrent strongly advise you to gain access to employment or a library subscription. current British standards either via your employment or a libary subscription. For more information on our training courses please visit: indesign diploma.indd 8 Untitled /06/ /05/ :18:34 12:13:40

9 uk 12:13:40 UNIT 1 NATURE AND BEHAVIOUR OF FIRE Fire Science chemistry of combustion elementary thermodynamics and kinetics products of combustion rate of burning of materials static electricity Fire Behaviour radiation, conduction and convection factors affecting spread and growth of sources of ignition UNIT 2 effect on humans of: heat, smoke and toxic combustion FIRE DETECTION Properties and characteristics of materials Manual and Automatic Alarm Systems components flash point maintenance auto-ignition temperature Automatic Fire Detection thermal capacity insulating and conductive properties solids and dusts liquids and gases flammability limits Explosions types of equipment for alarm and control action taken by staff when is detected HMO's and licensed premises spontaneous heating and combustion For more information on our training courses please visit: indesign diploma.indd /06/ :18:34

10 UNIT 3 FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT UNIT 4 FIRE AND THE LAW First-aid Fire-fighting Equipment portable extinguishers choice and use of extinguishing media installation, siting and maintenance hose reels advantages and limitations of equipment standards and approval for equipment training, instruction and demonstration legal requirements The most recent UK Fire Safety legislation health & safety at work act role of the authority in administering the law the building regulations 2000 the dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres regulations (DSEAR) the petroleum (consolidation) regulations 2014 Sprinklers and other Aqueous Systems automatic sprinkler installations drenchers foam installations hydrants water supplies selection, siting, use and maintenance of equipment Non-Aqueous Systems fixed -fighting installations dry powder carbon dioxide halon alternatives Special Applications, including: high-rack storage computers and data-processing electrical installations oil and gas storage installations spray painting 10

11 UNIT 5 MEANS OF ESCAPE Principles of ensuring safety of occupants in buildings legal requirements instructions, procedures and training maintenance of escape routes the conflict between means of escape and restricting access Planning for means of escape design considerations the stages on escape routes disabled egress UNIT 6 FIRE PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS Structural Fire Precautions design considerations building regulations testing building services Behaviour of elements of structure and materials under conditions control of and smoke spread means of access for -fighting venting For more information on our training courses please visit: 11

12 UNIT 7 7 UNIT FIRE INSURANCE INSURANCE AND AND FIRE SECURITY SECURITY UNIT88 UNIT FIREPROTECTION PROTECTION FIRE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT S ST D DIP Planningfor for safety Planning safety Principles and and considerations considerationsof ofinsuring insuring Principles against against allocation responsibility allocation ofof responsibility relationship between betweendifferent differentrisks risks relationship therole roleofof the Fire Executive the the Fire Executive approval of of equipment equipmentand andsystems systems approval appointed safety personnel appointed safety personnel basis of of insurance insurancepolicies policies basis role of of the the insurance insurancesurveyor surveyor role consequentiallosses losses consequential hazard hazard assessment assessment perimeter defence defence perimeter building defence defence building security patrols patrols security Procedures Procedures Th in in cl sh th Th actionininthe the event action event ofof instruction and training instruction and training riskmanagement management risk Theaftermath aftermath The ofof communications communications actionand and reaction people action reaction ofof people education and safety information education and safety information publicityand and public relations publicity public relations Management ofof Fire Safety Management Fire Safety the continuous audit theneed needfor for continuous audit relationship with outside relationship with outside organisations organisations ofof people behaviour behaviour people storage storage manufacturing services manufacturing services contractors contractors maintenance ofof buildings maintenance buildings indesign diploma.indd 12 Untitled-1 12 For more information on our training courses please visit: For more information on our training courses please visit: 04/06/ :18:35 30/05/ :13:54 Fo Untitled

13 STAGE 3 DIPLOMA EXAM The end of course exam is held at regular intervals throughout the year in our Moreton in Marsh training venue. The 3 hour exam is a closed book exam, which is preceded by a short tutor led revision session on the day of the exam. The exam is in two sections as follows: End of course exam: Exam Format Exam questions are a mixture of multiple choice and open questions. They cover topics that have been included in the Diploma syllabus. However, candidates should be aware that at this stage in the course, the exam is designed to confirm the breadth of knowledge and understanding of delegates. 30 multiple choice questions PART 1 20 open questions PART 2 You will not be required to complete complex calculations or demonstrate in depth technical knowledge as this has been evidenced within your answers to the eight units. Your revision should focus on the notes collated during the Stage 1 Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Management Course and your responses to the Stage 2 Study Unit questions. each worth 1 mark each worth 5 mark For more information on our training courses please visit: 13

14 EXAMPLES OF STAGE 3 DIPLOMA EXAM QUESTIONS Multiple Choice Questions Most of the heat from a typical involving solid fuel is produced by: a. b. c. d. Radiation Conduction Convection Surface spread of flame If a church hall has two exit doors, at what angle must they be at or greater than to be considered at true alternative exits? a. b. c. d. 14 indesign diploma.indd 14 Untitled-1 14 Open Questions Name the three mechanisms relating to the spread of heat by and give a practical example of a situation in which each of these would occur Define diffusion and premixed flames Compare and contrast -related aspects of building design, materials and methods of construction that you may consider if asked to plan: a. a school b. a high-bay warehouse For more information on our training courses please visit: For more information on our training courses please visit: 04/06/ :18:36 Untitled 30/05/ :

15 Administrative supp If you have any queries about cours Administrative support processes and procedures, you sho in the about first instance If you have any queries course contact the FPA Training processes and procedures, you Department should in the first instance contact the tel: +44(0) FPA Training Department post: London Road, Moreton in tel: +44(0) Gloucestershire GL56 0RH Marsh, post: London Road, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0RH Curriculum support Upon enrolment you will be allocate Curriculum support a tutor for the duration of the cours Upon enrolment you will be allocated If you have any queries regarding a tutor for the duration of the course. technical aspects of the course, yo If you have any queries regarding tutor will be pleased to discuss or r technical aspects of the course, your youtotodiscuss a specialist unit marker wher tutor will be pleased or refer Your tutor will produce you to a specialistappropriate. unit marker where reports for you, appropriate. Yourmonthly tutor willprogress produce six monthly progresscopied reportsto foryour you,sponsor, which will confirmwhich progress copied to your sponsor, will to date and highli confirm progressany to date and highlight emerging strengths or weaknes any emerging strengths orconsideration. weaknesses You will also for your for your consideration. You will to also have access a range of specialis have access to a tutors range of specialist whilst you are undertaking th tutors whilst you one-week are undertaking the introductory course. one-week introductory course. In addition, each unit paper is mark In addition, each unit paper is marked by a specialist marker who will prov by a specialist marker who will provide written feedback on your submissio written feedback on your submission. In general, papers will be marked and general, papers will be marked and returned to you within 28 days. returned to you within 28 days. Learning Resources Learning Resources willaccess be given You will be given You on-line via on-line access via website to the library of resourc our website to theour library of resources published by the published FPA which by consists of which consist the FPA a wealth of supporting texts, a wealth of manuals supporting texts, manua and guidance materials written by and guidance materials written by experts in the various topics of experts in the various topics of prevention. prevention..thefpa.co.uk For more information on our training courses please visit: indesign diploma.indd 15 Untitled /05/ :13:58 For more information on our training courses please visit: /06/ /05/ :18:36 12:13:58

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