Fire Safety in Education
The number of fires that occur in UK schools has decreased in recent history. However, the latest 2018-2019 government fire statistics show there is still much room for improvement, when it comes to fire safety in schools. In 2018-2019 there were 582 fires in UK schools.
Course Overview
The number of fires that occur in UK schools has decreased in recent history. However, the latest 2018-2019 government fire statistics show there is still much room for improvement, when it comes to fire safety in schools. In 2018-2019 there were 582 fires in UK schools.
The purpose of this course is to prepare everyone who works in a school, college or other educational setting with practical day- to-day knowledge of fire safety. It includes the importance of fire safety procedures, how to use a fire extinguisher, the different classes of fire and what to do in the event of a fire in the workplace. Fire Safety in Education offers guidance on how to ensure the safety of all staff and students.
This course comprehensively covers:
- the importance of fire safety training including legislation
- the nature of the fire
- fire hazards
- what to do in the event of a fire
- how to use a fire extinguisher.
Course details
- Level 2 course (as graded against the nationally accepted levels)
- multiple-choice questionnaires
- Personalised downloadable certificate
- 70% pass mark
- Printable modules for future reference
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Curriculum
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Module 1 The Nature of Fire
- The importance of fire safety training and the regulations in place to ensure your organisation’s fire safety policy is adhered to.
- Understanding the three fire triangle elements including ways to reduce and manage the risks each element poses.
- Understanding how a fire is maintained and the four main ways fires can spread.
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Module 2 Fire Risks
- The three ways fires can start and the main causes of fire in the workplace.
- The processes that must be in place to reduce the risk of a fire.
- What you as an individual can do to help prevent the risk of fire in your organisation.
- The valuable measures for day-to-day fire hazard reduction and safe use of materials, including housekeeping, proper waste disposal and proper storage procedures.
- Safety signage and their meanings with examples of each type.
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Module 3 Using Fire Extinguishers
- The important safety points to remember before tackling a small fire in the workplace including raising the alarm and assessing the fire and the dangers it may pose.
- The different types of fire extinguishers, how they work and what fires they are suited to.
- How to use a fire extinguisher including video demonstrations and detailed descriptions on how to use them safely.
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Module 4 In the Event of a Major Fire
- The procedures outlined in your organisation’s fire emergency plan including raising the alarm, fire evacuation and the fire action notice.
- Understanding the procedures for raising the alarm, where to find and how to operate the fire alarm call point.
- Understanding your role (for example, fire warden/ fire marshal) in the evacuation process if you have been assigned one.
- What to do when evacuating the premises in the event of a fire.
- Calling the fire and rescue service and what information you will need to provide to ensure full clarification of the situation regarding the fire.
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