Fire Warden

Employers have a legal requirement to nominate a sufficient number of competent persons to implement procedures to ensure the safe evacuation of persons from their premises.

This course has been designed for those who will be undertaking this role and will provide them with the knowledge that they required in order to fulfill their duties.

4 Recommended Guided Learning Hours

Course Information

This qualification covers:

• Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
• Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace
• Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work
• Understand the role of the nominated fire warden
• Be aware of key fire safety duties
• Be able to recognise habitual human behaviour in a fire situation
• Know the typical role of a fire warden in relation to workplace fire safety
• Be aware of how to prevent fire or limit its impact
• Recognise the need for fire drills and pre-planning for fire
• Be able to identify a range of portable fire extinguishers
• Live fire extinguisher training 

Fire Safety Awareness

Length of Course

1.5 Recommended Guided Learning Hours

Course Information

This qualification covers:

• Understand basic fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency
• Understand the principles of fire risk control
• Understand the basics of practical fire safety
• Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
• Understand how fire spreads
• Understand how to raise the alarm
• Understand what to do in the event of a fire, including emergency evacuation procedures
• Be able to identify a range of portable fire extinguishers
• Live fire extinguisher training