Level 1 Award in Basic Fire Awareness
The Level 1 Award in Basic Fire Awareness offered by OXQUAL introduces essential workplace fire-safety principles. Learners develop basic knowledge of fire hazards, fire classes, detection systems, extinguishers, evacuation procedures and personal responsibilities during fire eme...
About this qualification
The Level 1 Award in Basic Fire Awareness offered by OXQUAL introduces essential workplace fire-safety principles. Learners develop basic knowledge of fire hazards, fire classes, detection systems, extinguishers, evacuation procedures and personal responsibilities during fire emergencies.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Introduction to Fire Safety
- Common Causes of Workplace Fires
- Fire Triangle Principles
- Fire Hazard Identification
- Ignition Sources
- Basic Fire Risk Assessment
- Classes of Fire
- Extinguishing Agents
- Fire Detection Systems
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Fire Extinguisher Types
- Safe Extinguisher Use
- Emergency Evacuation
- Assembly Points
- Fire-Safety Roles and Responsibilities
- Personal Safety During Fires
- Smoke-Inhalation Awareness
- Fire-Safety Requirements Awareness
- Practical Fire-Safety Demonstration
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Employees requiring basic fire-safety awareness
- Contractors
- Students entering workplace environments
- Early-Career Professionals
- Individuals preparing for higher-level fire-safety training
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop foundational fire-awareness competence.
- Recognise common fire hazards.
- Understand basic fire classes and extinguishing methods.
- Improve extinguisher-use awareness.
- Understand evacuation procedures.
- Strengthen personal fire-safety behaviour.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical demonstration.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and extinguisher/evacuation drill.
- Total Questions: 30 theory questions plus 1 practical demonstration.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 1 hour written plus 0.5 day practical.
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