Who needs these qualifications?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) requires the ‘responsible person’ (employer, occupier or owner) to take reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and ensure safe escape for both employees and visitors. The FSO requires the responsible person to:
These AOSH UK qualifications have been launched to help organisations meet their duties under current fire safety legislation, and protect both people and premises from fire.
This qualification provides employees with essential knowledge about fire safety in the workplace including how to prevent fires from starting and what action to take when the fire alarm sounds.
All employees undertaking induction training, including those with no specific fire safety role
Who needs this qualification?
This qualification provides employees with essential knowledge about fire safety in the workplace including how to prevent fires from starting and what action to take when the fire alarm sounds.
All employees undertaking induction training, including those with no specific fire safety role
How long will it take?
Delivery would typically be through a half-day training course (4 hours).
Course overview
Learners will learn basic fire safety principles, including: causes of fires in the workplace, basic fire safety duties and responsibilities, principles of fire risk control, safe use of portable fire-fighting equipment and more. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the:
Assessment method
This qualification is assessed by Multi Choice Questions (MCQ). To Awarded this qualification the Learner must achieve a percentage pass in the MCQ paper.
Certificate validity
The Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness is valid for a period of three years.
This qualification provides employees with the knowledge to help them carry out designated duties relating to fire safety and emergency procedures in the workplace. Employees who hope to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking specific fire safety roles in the workplace, e.g. as fire wardens / fire marshals.
Who needs this qualification?
This qualification provides employees with the knowledge to help them carry out designated duties relating to fire safety and emergency procedures in the workplace. Employees who hope to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking specific fire safety roles in the workplace, e.g. as fire wardens / fire marshals.
How long will it take?
Delivery would typically be through one day training course (8 hours).
Course overview
Learners will develop their knowledge and skills in fire safety, including: how fires are caused, the risks associated with fire, principles of fire safety management at work, understanding the role of a fire warden and more. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the:
This qualification helps candidates to develop their existing knowledge of workplace fire safety. It provides a thorough understanding of the formal fire risk assessment process for non-complex, low or normal risk premises.
Responsible persons who wish to carry out their own fire risk assessment, or are appointed to assist with this duty.
It is particularly useful for business owners, managers and supervisors, but will benefit anyone contributing to the fire risk assessment process.
Who needs this qualification?
This qualification helps candidates to develop their existing knowledge of workplace fire safety. It provides a thorough understanding of the formal fire risk assessment process for non-complex, low or normal risk premises.
Responsible persons who wish to carry out their own fire risk assessment, or are appointed to assist with this duty.
It is particularly useful for business owners, managers and supervisors, but will benefit anyone contributing to the fire risk assessment process.
How long will it take?
Delivery would typically be through three day training course (24 hours).
Course overview
Learners will develop their knowledge and skills in fire safety, including: how fires are caused, the risks associated with fire, principles of fire safety management at work, understanding the role of a fire warden and more. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the:
Certificate validity
The Level 3 Award in Fire Safety Risk Assessment and Control is valid for a period of three years.