HABC Level 2 Award in Fire Safety with Risk Assessments
The award in Fire Risk Assessment provides formal recognition of an individual’s ability to undertake a fire risk assessment in line with the Health and Safety Executive’s guidance.
Type of Course: Healthy Safety and Environment
Course Reference: HTPP-027
Course duration: One day followed by an end of course assessment task testing knowledge and understanding of the fire risk assessment process.
Hosting Mode: Online or face-to-face
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Our training utilises the very latest learning methods, with special emphasis on participative and interactive techniques.
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Aims and Objectives
Overall, the aim of our training is to share knowledge and practical experience and, through tutor-led sessions, build on that experience so that every participant is able to manage risk assessment effectively and realistically.
The training sets out to develop sound and practical knowledge and understanding for day-to-day application in the workplace and prepares each participant for the certificated qualification assessment.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to implement/understand:
Reasons for Conducting Fire Risk Assessments
Main Legislation Relating to Fire Risk Assessment
Determining the Responsible Person
Risk Assessment Approach to Fire Safety
Competencies Required of Fire Risk Assessors
Principles of the Fire Triangle and Fire Prevention
Main Causes of Fire in Different Occupancies
Recognising Fire Hazards in the Workplace
Identifying the Location of People at Risk
Evaluating the Adequacy of Existing Arrangements
Principles of separation
Detection and warning systems
Means of escape
Fire fighting
Maintenance and testing of equipment
Fire procedures
Fire safety training
Recording the Findings of a Fire Risk Assessment
Making Recommendations Based on the Findings
Reviewing and Revising a Fire Risk Assessment
Testimonials
“Excellent course and venue, trainer brilliant and food was lovely” (Michael Tacon – Scottish Power)
“Neil was very accommodating to all questions and queries. I now feel more confident in recording certain information and detecting hazards which is really useful” (Michelle Mahoney – Money Advice Trust)
