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FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS
LEVEL 1
RQF Level 1 Award (England, Northern Ireland and Wales) Qualification title: FAA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness Unit 1 title: Fire Safety Awareness
SCQF Level 4 Award (Scotland)
Qualification title: Award in Fire Safety Awareness at SCQF Level 4 Unit 1 title: Fire Safety Awareness
Code: Unit code:
Code: Unit code:
600/8133/8 Y/601/9697
R325 04 UD71 04
LEARNING OUTCOMES THE LEARNER WILL:
1. Understand basic fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency
2. Understand the principles of fire risk control
3. Understand the basics of practical fire safety
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA THE LEARNER CAN:
1.1 State the main causes of fires in the workplace.
1.2 Outline the main costs of fires in the workplace for employers, employees and society 1.3 State their own duties and responsibilities in relation to fire safety at work
1.4 State the duties and responsibilities of fire wardens and other people who may be
required to take action as part of fire risk controls or during an emergency
1.5 Describe the action to be taken in the event of a fire in the workplace, including methods
of raising the alarm and contacting the emergency services
2.1 List the key elements for effective fire risk management in the workplace
2.2 Outline how the components of the fire triangle can be used to control fire risks 2.3 List active and passive fire risk control measures
2.4 Outline fire prevention measures that can be taken to minimise fire risks
3.1 State the safe operating parameters for the use of portable fire-fighting equipment
3.2 Outline simple checks for ensuring that fire safety equipment is serviceable and safe to use
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