Fire Warden (RQF)

Fire safety management at work and the specific roles and responsibilities related to fire safety in the workplace.

Description

This QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF), Marshal course is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification. 

Successful candidates will gain an understanding of fire safety management
at work and the specific roles and responsibilities related to fire safety in the
workplace.

Who should attend

Anyone who has a specific responsibility for fire safety in the workplace, such as designated fire wardens/fire marshals.

The course covers

  • 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

Format & style

Tutor lead with group discussions, team and individual exercises. 

Assessment & certification

Ongoing observations.