Most fires can be prevented. Everybody within the workplace has responsibility for fire safety. The key to avoiding fire within your business is understanding factors and behaviours within your business and carrying out a thorough assessment to minimise risk.
 
This course will equip learners with the knowledge and skills to avoid the risk of fire in your business.
 
The Course
This course offers a comprehensive guide to best practice when it comes to fire safety. Ideal for managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire marshals and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire.
 
The course is also ideal for employee inductions, as refresher training for existing staff or for those looking to go on to achieve a recognised level 2 fire safety qualification.
 
Areas Covered
Introduction to fire safety
The characteristics of fire
Fire safety legislation
Assessing and managing risk
Who Is It Aimed At?
This course is particularly useful for managers, supervisors and fire marshals and all staff working in any area of the business where there is the potential risk of fire. It is also ideal for anyone taking a level 2 fire safety qualification.
 
The course can also be used as part of the on-programme element of the new apprenticeship standards, supporting the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into the workplace.
 
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge needed.
 
Typical Duration
2 - 3 hours.
 
How It Works
This e-learning course available to use on multiple platforms such as tablets, PCs and laptops. All you need is an internet connection. Learners simply log on to the Highfield Learner Management System (LMS) and work their way through the course, along with the scenarios that provide them with real-life context.
 
Learners are assessed at the end of the course by multiple-choice questions.
 
Certification
Learners will receive a Highfield e-learning completion certificate, which is downloadable upon successfully finishing the course.