Who is the course for?
Personnel who require an understanding of fire awareness as part of their role.
Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.
How will the course benefit me?
This course aims to introduce, develop and increase learners’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of maintaining fire awareness and the actions to take in the event of an emergency.
How will the course benefit my company?
The course will benefit companies’ by helping to reduce fire related incidents by providing personnel with an awareness of actions to take in the event of an emergency.
What standards are referenced in the course?
Health and Safety at Work Act
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
The Fire (Scotland) Act
Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.
Accreditation:
This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.
What that means:
We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.
We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.
We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.
We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.
We commission research and set national and international standards.
We shape the future of the profession.