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Ensure all employees know how to prevent fires in the workplace and what actions to take in the event of a fire.

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Digital Learning

£20.00 (+ VAT)
  • Study anywhere with the benefit of a tutor and digital resources
  • Perfect for people with busy lives
  • Most cost-effective way to study

In-Company

 
  • Discounts available for volume purchases
  • Can be tailored to your organisation
  • Available via SCORM

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Fire Safety

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Course information

Fire Safety is one of several short courses that is included for FREE with a British Safety Council Membership. You will receive 100 e-learning licenses each year.

Course overview

Fire Safety is divided into five interactive modules:

  • Module 1 – the principles of fire, common causes of workplace fires, and how fires spread through buildings.
  • Module 2 – fire prevention and protection, detection and warning, means of escape, extinguishing fires, emergency arrangements and staff training.
  • Module 3 – fire classifications, types of firefighting equipment.
  • Module 4 – what to do if you discover a fire, what to do if you hear the alarm.
  • Module 5 – questions on essential information and procedures in your workplace.

Why choose British Safety Council

  • We create a positive learning environment for all our students.
  • We provide high quality tutorial support, excellent materials and a supportive learning journey.
  • Our expert trainers create interactive sessions that are informative and engaging and help support learning by applying knowledge using real world scenarios.
  • Unlimited dedicated study support with additional resources, tutor guidance and forums to talk with tutors and other students
  • Our pass rate is well above the national average, which means you have a greater chance of passing the first time around.
  • For over 60 years, the British Safety Council has been educating millions of workers and making hundreds of thousands of workplaces safer around the world.
  • We are a not-for-profit membership organisation, a trusted brand and a leader in driving health, safety and wellbeing innovation and engagement across our global community.

Course requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Assessment and results

Learners must pass a multiple-choice assessment to receive a certificate recognising completion of this awareness course.

Qualification level

n/a

Frequently asked questions

What is fire safety?

Fire safety is the set of practices undertaken with the intension of reducing the risk of a fire starting and decrease the damaged caused by fire. 

How often should fire safety training be carried out?

Overall, fire safety training should be carried out by new employees and a refresher completed by all employees at least every 12 months, or if there are any series changes to the working environment. Fire drills must be completed at least once a year according to legislation. Certain personnel may be required to complete fire safety training on a more frequent base (for example OHS Managers).