This Fire Extinguisher course meets the legislation, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, in the United Kingdom & recognised internationally.
Approved by CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality & IOSH
Explore the basics of fire safety, the use of fire extinguishers, and how to reduce fire risks. Suitable for individuals and organisations looking to equip their staff with essential fire safety skills. Gain confidence and knowledge to take necessary actions during fire emergencies.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 mandates that all workplaces must provide adequate fire safety training regardless of size or number of employees. To assist in reducing the risk of fire in the workplace, our online fire safety training course is focused on all employees.
The course covers various aspects of fire safety, including the hierarchy of fire prevention, how fires start, and the different classes of fires. One of the critical components of the course is training in the use of fire extinguishers and the proper protocol for tackling a fire.
Pre-engagement action is crucial in any fire emergency, and this course guides employees to assess the situation to determine whether it’s safe to attempt to fight the fire. The course covers the techniques for using fire extinguishers effectively and safely.
Employees will understand about water fire extinguishers. They will also gain knowledge of the appropriate situations and locations to use extinguishers.
 CPD certification service :
The CPD certification service helps organisations to formalise their expertise into a structured and recognised approach in learning. This conforms the course content is alilgned to the universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Gatehouse Awards Ltd. :Â
This is a professional body for managers and aspiring managers working and studying in hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors. The institute helps the managers to become the most demanded manaagers within the industry. This recognition makes this course demanding for accomodation managers, catering managers, chef, conference centre managers, event managers, fast food restaurant managers, hotel managers, public house managers, restaurant managers, retail managers and even for apprentices.
International Institute of Risk and Safety Management(IIRSM)is an independent professional membership organisation for those managing risks of all forms as a part of their job role. The organisation works with representatives from all risk disciplines from compliance, environmental management, health and safety, insurance, quality management and more. They work by championoing risk management through setting standards, providing practical education, training, advice and resources.
IOSH:
IOSH, or the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, is a professional body that accredits health and safety professionals and promotes safety and well-being in the workplace. As an accrediting organisation, IOSH is critical in ensuring that health and safety professionals are trained to the highest standards and adhere to best practices.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Learn to identify various types of Fire Extinguishers available
Understand the appropriate situations, locations, and types of extinguishers to use
Develop knowledge of what to do upon discovering a fire
Gain confidence in taking necessary actions during fire emergencies
This course is aimed at:
Fire wardens, managers, supervisors, and other employees identified in the fire risk assessment
Those nominated by their employers to use fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment
Anyone wishing to refresh their knowledge of using fire extinguishers
Maintenance staff
Facilities managers
Occupational fire service personnel
Those wishing to enter this area of business
Over three modules, this course will give an overview of fire prevention and the effective uses of fire extinguishers.
Module 1: Fire Extinguishers
This module explains different fire situations. It focuses on causes, objects, materials, level of intensity and risks. It emphasises everyone’s safe leave and protects lives.
Module 2: Pre-Engagement Action
This module explores essential thought processes and actions for safely and effectively using fire extinguishers. It covers pre-engagement activities, aware others, tackling electric or gas equipment, and reducing danger.
Module 3: Using a Fire Extinguisher
This module looks at using a fire extinguisher with no risk. It explains how to use fire extinguishers safely: Selecting the right one, using water what to do in case of failure.Â
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At the end of the course there is a multiple-choice exam. The required pass mark for all modules is 70%. It is essential to achieve the requried pass mark to issue a certificate.
Retake information :
You will be given 3 attempts at each module. If a module is failed on the third attempt,
it will become locked and you need to contact us for the module to be
unlocked again. You are only permitted up to 3 extra attempts per
course.
You can take the exam up to 3 times, and if not successful, should repay the course fee and start again.
Course Duration:
25 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.
It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
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This entirely online course can be accessed from any device with the following system specifications:
   • Browser: Up to date web browser
   • Video: Up to date video drivers
   • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
   • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
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An approved course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Approved courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification. However, the Certificate of Completion and Transcript for the course showing the awarding body’s logo confirms that you have the best knowledge and skill for the job role.
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There are no prerequisites for this course. However, it is advised have at least Level 1 understanding for a Level 2 course and a Level 2 understanding for a Level 3 course. This helps to contextualise the content delivered through the course and ensure effective learning.
Having a minimum literacy, numeracy, English as the course content in mainly in Enfglish.
A basic understanding of how to use a website through your device to access, attend and complete assessments will benefit the user.
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CPD is your Continuous Professional Development, an investment you make in yourself. It helps to keep your skills and knowledge up to date to prepare yourself for the greater responsibilities you want. We have a range of CPD courses for you to complete online.
Once you achive 70% pass mark for all modules you’ll be able to see your digital certificate straightaway. We can email you the digital certificate within 24 hours. It is essential to achieve the requried pass mark to issue a certificate.
You can take the exam up to 3 times, and if not successful, should repay the course fee and start again.
We also have option for you to order printed course certificate to be delivered by post to your work or home address. Once successfully the order is placed you can expect the certificates to arrive within 5-7 working days in UK and Europe. For rest of the world it can take upto 12 working days.
You can always buy this course for your team members. Please let us know about your business training needs. You also gift this course to your family and friends. Just let us know after successful purchase of the course.
This course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge supporting your current skillset.
Please note: if your company pays by invoice, we can only issue certificates after your order has been fully paid.
Step 4: Support
Our friendly Learner support team is happy to help at any stage of your
course. Call us on 0203 488 1760 (Mon - Fri: 10 pm - 4 pm | Excluding Bank Holidays) or contact
[email protected]. Alternatively, have a look into our support page for useful information and guidance to complete your course.
To train more than two members of your team, try our Business Training Options. Contact us for bespoke bulk pricing.