Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (QCF) (SCQF Level 5 in Scotland) Qualification code: 600/8190/9 Unit 1 title: Fire safety principles Unit number: D/601/9698 TBC in Scotland TBC in Scotland Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace 2. Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace 3. Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work 4. Understand the role of the nominated fire warden Assessment criteria 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. 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 fire-fighting equipment should be used safely. 2.7 Identify common fixed fire-fighting systems and where they might be used. 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. 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.
Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Level 5 Award in Scotland Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 Session 11 Session 12 Session 13 Session 14 Session 15 Session 16 Session 17 Session 18 Session 19 Session 20 Session 21 Introduction Learning outcomes How fires are caused Understanding fire Components of the fire triangle Fire hazards Fire and smoke spread Controlling the hazards Means of escape Fire detection and raising the alarm Fire signage Principles of extinguishing fires Safe use of equipment Fire fighting systems Duties of employers Duties of employees Fire safety inspection Fire risk assessment Role of the fire warden Fire safety briefing Fire safety training, course closure and assessment Instructuk Resources Ltd Edition 1.0 1
Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Level 5 Award in Scotland Session Plan Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Introduction Tutor introduction (brief history) Course outline Learner introductions Administration Fire safety manual Learning outcomes Learning outcomes Timings and structure Validity Re-qualification How fires are caused What is fire? Causes of fire Understanding fire Classes of fire (A-C) Classes of fire (D-F) Instructuk Resources Ltd Edition 1.0 2
Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Components of the fire triangle The fire triangle Triangle of extinction Fire hazards Ignition sources Fuel Oxygen Fire and smoke spread The transmission of heat Controlling the hazards Housekeeping and smoking Electricity and flammable liquids Flammable gases and close down drill Means of escape Means of escape Suitable fire exits Other considerations 30 minutes Instructuk Resources Ltd Edition 1.0 3
Session 10 Session 11 Fire detection and raising the alarm Fire detection Raising the alarm Fire signage Fire signs (1 of 2) Fire signs (2 of 2) Session 12 Session 13 Session 14 Principles of extinguishing fires Remove the fuel Remove the heat (1 of 2) Remove the heat (2 of 2) Remove the Oxygen 30 minutes Safe use of equipment Fire equipment Fire fighting systems Water extinguisher Foam extinguisher CO2 extinguisher Dry powder extinguisher Hose reel Fire blanket Instructuk Resources Ltd Edition 1.0 4
Session 15 Duties of employers DSEAR 2002 Dangerous substances Explosive atmosphere What employers need to do Session 16 Session 17 Session 18 Duties of employees Employees duties Fire safety inspection Enforcing authority Powers of inspectors or enforcement officers Fire risk assessment Fire risk assessment - Step 1 Fire risk assessment - Step 2 Fire risk assessment - Step 3 Fire risk assessment - Step 4 Fire risk assessment - Step 5 Session 19 Role of the fire warden Principles duties of the fire warden Instructuk Resources Ltd Edition 1.0 5
Session 20 Session 21 Fire safety briefing The information that should be given Fire safety training, course closure and assessment Training Assessment Course closure 45 minutes (Includes closure and assessment) Instructuk Resources Ltd Edition 1.0 6