QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF)

The QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF) is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals with specific responsibilities in fire safety, such as fire wardens or marshals.

This course gives candidates a comprehensive understanding of fire safety management at work. It delves into the specific roles and responsibilities tied to workplace fire safety, ensuring that they are well prepared to maintain and promote fire safety measures effectively.

Breaches of fire safety laws can lead to severe consequences, including unlimited fines and imprisonment, so successful completion of this program shows a commitment to maintaining a safe and legally compliant working environment.

What’s covered?

• Causes of fires in the workplace
• The fire triangle
• Hazards during and after a fire
• Fire and smoke spread
• Identifying and controlling fire hazards
  • Fire prevention
  • Fire detection and raising the alarm
  • Means of escape
  • Principles of extinguishing fires
  • Fire-fighting equipment and systems
• Fire safety laws
• Duties and responsibilities of employers and employees
• Undertaking a fire safety inspection
• Fire safety risk assessments
• Contents of a fire safety briefing
• Roles and responsibilities of the nominated fire warden
  • On a day-to-day basis
  • During an emergency