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CIEH Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness

Duration: half day

Assessment method: Multiple-choice examination

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CIEH Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness

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Course Description

Designed for those with no specific fire-safety role, those undertaking induction training or as an introduction for those who intend to move on to further fire-safety training, the Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness is designed to help employees recognise fire safety issues in the workplace, and understand how to react when the fire alarm sounds.

This qualification covers the following topics:

  • Main causes and effects of fires in the workplace
  • Duties and responsibilities (of employers, employees and fire wardens)
  • Procedures in the event of a fire
  • Actions to be taken in the event of a fire
  • Fire prevention measures
  • Fire risk management, including risk assessment
  • The fire triangle
  • Fire risk control measures (active and passive)
  • Reporting fire safety issues
  • Portable fire-fighting equipment
  • Simple checks of portable fire-fighting equipment
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Driver CPC Training

Driver CPC is a European Union directive that affects all professional LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) and PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) drivers.

For new drivers it introduces an initial qualification, the Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), which increases the amount of knowledge that drivers need before they can drive.

Funding your Training

There are several funding bodies that can assist with the cost of your training and development.

ILA Scotland, Skills Development Scotland, LearnDirect Scotland, Careers Scotland; contact us for further information.

Training Centres

Our training centres, in Dumfries and Carlisle, serve Scotland and Northern England.

We can also deliver training directly at your own business location from our mobile classroom training vehicle.