Managers and supervisors
Managers, supervisors and team leaders with fire safety responsibilities.
CPD E-Learning
Fire Safety and Risk Management
Understand how organisations prevent fire, protect people and manage workplace fire risk.
Develop practical knowledge of fire safety management, combustion, prevention, protection, emergency arrangements and the principles of fire risk assessment.
Self-paced e-learningApprox. 15 hoursCPD certified
Why this course
Understand the principles of effective fire safety
Fire can result in serious injury, loss of life, property damage, environmental harm and business interruption.
Effective fire safety requires suitable management arrangements, preventive and protective measures, emergency procedures and an understanding of fire risk.
This course gives managers, supervisors and safety personnel a structured introduction to workplace fire safety and risk management.
Audience
Who is this course for?
Safety and facilities roles
Health and safety personnel, facilities managers and safety representatives.
Fire wardens
People supporting emergency, evacuation and workplace fire arrangements.
Future fire risk assessors
Learners considering formal progression into fire risk assessment.
No formal fire safety qualification is required before starting this course.
Learning outcomes
What will you learn?
- managing fire safety and organisational arrangements
- fire safety policies and incident investigation
- combustion, ignition and fire classifications
- fire development and spread
- fire and explosion hazards
- fire prevention and protection
- means of escape
- detection, warning and extinguishing systems
- emergency planning and evacuation
- human behaviour and fire safety training
- fire risk assessment principles
- dangerous substances
Course structure
Course content
Managing fire safety
Organisational responsibilities and systems.
Principles of fire
Combustion, ignition, development and the spread of fire and smoke.
Fire prevention
Sources of ignition and preventive controls.
Fire protection
Structural protection, detection, warning and extinguishing systems.
Means of escape
Suitable escape routes, exits and emergency arrangements.
People and evacuation
Evacuation planning, behaviour and clear procedures.
Fire risk assessment
The purpose and basic principles of assessing fire risk.
Dangerous substances
Additional fire and explosion risks from hazardous substances.
Delivery
Flexible self-paced e-learning
Complete the programme online around your work and personal commitments. No scheduled classroom attendance is required.
Assessment
Assessment and certification
Learners complete an online assessment at the end of the learning programme.
Successful learners receive CPD certification from the CPD Certification Service. This is professional development and not a regulated qualification.
Important course distinction
This CPD course is not the Level 3 Award or Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment. It introduces fire risk assessment principles but does not qualify someone to claim professional competence as a fire risk assessor.
Progression
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as the Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment?
No. This is CPD. The Level 3 Award is a separate regulated qualification.
Does the course cover fire risk assessment?
Yes. It introduces the principles and purpose of fire risk assessment.
Does it cover evacuation?
Yes. Emergency planning, evacuation and human behaviour are included.
Do I need previous fire safety experience?
No formal previous fire safety qualification is required.
Is the programme completed online?
Yes. It is delivered through self-paced e-learning.
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Strengthen your fire safety knowledge
Develop a practical understanding of fire prevention, protection and risk management.
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