HABC Level 2 Award in Fire Safety

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Course Facts

Duration: 1 Day/s
Assessment: A 20-question multiple-choice examination
Entry Requirements: There are no entry requirements
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About the HABC Level 2 Award in Fire Safety

The HABC Level 2 Award in Fire Safety allows candidates to develop their basic fire safety awareness. It is particularly useful for employees who are to have a designated responsibility for workplace fire safety, for example as fire wardens or fire marshals, and provides the knowledge that will allow them to carry out duties to fire safety and emergency procedures.

Those gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace and will recognise the causes of fire as well as knowing common hazards, the steps in a fire risk assessment and how to reduce the likelihood of fires.

*Rated 4.8 out of 5 by learners on Coursecheck, TSW Training has been a trusted and established training provider of choice for 56 years.

Who is this Course For?

The Level 2 Award in Fire Safety is aimed at anyone involved in the management of fire safety in any workplace. This includes managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire.

Learners gaining this qualification will understand that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace and will recognise the consequences of fire.

Make an enquiry and one of our dedicated Learning Advisors will contact you to listen to your needs and help you find the right solutions.

What Does This Course Cover?

The course will cover

  • Background to fire safety legislation
  • The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  • An introduction to fire risk assessments
  • Action to be taken on discovering a fire
  • Action to be taken on hearing a fire alarm
  • The means for giving warning of fire
  • The means for fighting fire
  • Fire prevention
  • Fire protection
  • Arson control
  • General first safety awareness

Learning Outcomes

  • Define the following key terms:
    • hazard
    • risk
    • means of escape
  • Identify the common causes of fires in the workplace
  • Describe how the components of the fire triangle affect a fire
  • Identify hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion
  • Describe how fire can spread
  • Outline the steps within a fire risk assessment
  • Describe ways to reduce the likelihood of a fire and improve safety within the workplace
  • Identify the elements of a means of escape
  • Identify methods of detection and raising the alarm
  • Identify types and uses of fire-fighting equipment
  • Outline the duties of employers and employees in fire safety in the workplace
  • Identify the role of fire wardens in their workplace:
    • On a day-to-day basis
    • During an emergency
    • If they are away from their designated area of responsibility when the alarm is raised

How is this Course Assessed?

This qualification is externally set and assessed by a 20-question multiple-choice examination that must be completed within 45 minutes. Successful learners will have to demonstrate knowledge across the unit content and correctly answer 12 questions or more to achieve a pass.

“We know assessments can be challenging, but our expert training team will be on hand to support you with any concerns and make sure you are ready to sit the assessment.

Don’t worry – we’ll make sure you have everything you need!” – Stuart Davies, Managing Director at TSW Training

Course length

The HABC Level 2 Award in Fire Safety is a one day course.

Why Choose TSW Training for your Courses?

  • TSW Training is a leading Health and Safety, Environmental, Leadership and Management training provider working with PLCs and SME clients across the UK.
  • Rated 4.8/5 in 1,179 reviews by learners on independent training course evaluator, Coursecheck, TSW Training has been a trusted and established training provider of choice for 56 years.
  • Work with TSW Training and you have access to our closely curated team of quality-assured experts, consultants, and trainers.

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This course is available in-house for an organisation, delivered in a classroom setting or remotely in a virtual classroom.

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This course can be delivered exclusively for your organisation, in any location or virtually through Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Read more on our in-house training services.

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