Overview
A comprehensive 5 day course for those individuals responsible for their business' fire risk assessment plan to ensure that it is current and incorporates all training needs and fire fighting equipment.

Designed for
Those having a fire safety role in commerce or industry who are likely to be involved in doing fire risk assessments and audits as the “Competent Person”.
The course is likely to be attractive to persons holding the NEBOSH General Certificate who wish to extend their knowledge of fire safety. Those not wishing to obtain a formal qualification will be awarded a certificate of attendance.


Entry Criteria
The course is likely to be attractive to persons holding the NEBOSH General Certificate who wish to extend their knowledge of fire safety. Those not wishing to obtain a formal qualification will be awarded a certificate of attendance.



Aim
To equip those having a responsibility for fire safety with the necessary knowledge and understanding to undertake Fire Risk Assessments and general fire safety duties. Successful completion of the course will support delegates wishing to achieve the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management and / or registration on the Institution of Fire Engineers Register of Safety Practitioners.

Learning Outcomes
Following successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Outline the legal framework for the regulation of fire safety
• Describe the roles and powers of enforcement agencies and the judiciary
• Outline the key elements of a fire safety management system
• Explain the purpose of and the procedures for investigating fires in the workplace
• Describe the requirements for the statutory reporting of fire-related fatalities and injuries in the workplace
• Liaise with specialists and other investigators
• Outline the principles behind ignition and spread of fire and explosion in work premises
• Identify the causes of fires and explosions in typical work activities
• Outline appropriate control measures to minimise fire risks
• Advise on the requirements for ensuring that flammable storage facilities meet current regulatory and best practice standards
• Identify and minimise risks from arson
• Advise on the means of fire protection and prevention of fire spread within buildings
• Advise on means of escape
• Explain the requirements for ensuring access for the Fire Service is provided and maintained
• Outline the methods and systems available to give early warning in case of fire, both for life safety and property protection
• Determine the appropriate level and type of detection within premises, based upon the life and process risk therein
• Advise on the selection of basic fire extinguishing methods both for life risk and process risk
• Advise on the development and maintenance of a fire evacuation procedure
• Use a simple fire risk assessment technique to determine risk levels and to assess the adequacy of controls
• Advise on improvements to control measures to reduce the risk of fire
• Advise on steps to minimise the environmental impact of fire


Delivery mode
Classroom based lectures and practical exercise syndicates.

Certification & Awards
A certificate will be awarded subject to successful completion of the programme assessment. Delegates have the option to sit for the NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate for an additional fee (payable to NEBOSH). Please contact them on 0116 263 4700 for exam dates and further information.

Venue
The Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0RH. Outreach modules are available in the workplace or at other suitable venues.