The qualification is designed to meet and comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It covers regulations, the fire triangle, evacuation, fire equipment, good housekeeping, the law, training requirements, calling the fire service, fire doors, smoke alarms, risk assessing and precautions.
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Level 1 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety Awareness (RQF)
The course has been developed for any worker, particularly newcomers at a workplace, where the basic understanding of fire safety is a must.
Assessed by a multiple-choice examination.
The qualification comprises 1 unit:
Unit 1 - Principles of Fire Safety Awareness
Assessment:
Unit 1 - Principles of Fire Safety Awareness
Comprehending the hazards & risks linked with fire at workplace
Comprehending how fire risk can be controlled at workplace
Minimum contact time:
Minimum contact time (MCT) for this course is 5 hours stipulated by the SIA.
Eligibility Criteria
Age
16-18, (18+ for SIA certificate)
Additional Certificates
First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate
Language Skills
A B1 level qualification on the Home Office’s list of recognized English tests and qualifications
An ESOL qualification at (Level 1) on the Ofqual register taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland
An ESOL qualification at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 5 awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and taken in Scotland
Functional Skills Level 1 in English
SQA Core Skills in Communication at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 5
Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 1
Evidence of the learner’s achievement of the above qualifications should be auditable and
available to EQS for review
Eligibility Criteria
Age
16-18, (18+ for SIA certificate)
Language Skills
A B1 level qualification on the Home Office’s list of recognized English tests and qualifications
An ESOL qualification at (Level 1) on the Ofqual register taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland
An ESOL qualification at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 5 awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and taken in Scotland
Functional Skills Level 1 in English
SQA Core Skills in Communication at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 5
Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 1
Evidence of the learner’s achievement of the above qualifications should be auditable and
available to EQS for review
Eligibility Criteria
Age
16-18, (18+ for SIA certificate)
Additional Certificates
First Aid or Emergency First Aid Certificate
Language Skills
A B1 level qualification on the Home Office’s list of recognized English tests and qualifications
An ESOL qualification at (Level 1) on the Ofqual register taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland
An ESOL qualification at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 5 awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and taken in Scotland
Functional Skills Level 1 in English
SQA Core Skills in Communication at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 5
Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 1
Evidence of the learner’s achievement of the above qualifications should be auditable and
available to EQS for review