Level 2 Award in Carrying Out Fire Safety Checks

Course overview and learning outcomes

The objective of this qualification is to provide the knowledge and skills to a range of individuals who have responsibility for undertaking fire safety checks. This qualification is aimed at candidates working within a Fire and Rescue Service and are who are required to identify and report on fire safety issues as part of their role i.e. checking a fire risk assessment is in place and identifying & escalating any fire safety issues.

This nationally recognised qualification has been developed in collaboration with Fire and Rescue Services (FRS)/Brigades and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC).

All our fire safety courses are part of a development pathway where the candidate must complete each level of qualification before moving onto the next unless they can provide evidence of an equivalent qualification.

The course is delivered over 3 days and will provide an understanding of fire safety legislation, fire safety principles, the identification of hazards/fire safety deficiencies and control measures to mitigate risks from fire. Candidates will also be required to prepare for a visit to premises to carry out fire safety checks.

Qualifications are awarded through Skills for Justice (SFJ Awards).

This qualification consists of the following 2 mandatory units:

•  Understand the requirements for carrying out fire safety checks
• Carry out fire safety checks