The QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (QCF) is an Ofqual regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for anyone who has a specific responsibility for fire safety in the workplace, such as designated fire wardens/fire marshals.

Successful candidates will gain an understanding of fire safety management at work and the specific roles and responsibilities related to fire safety in the workplace.

• Causes of fires in the workplace
• The fire triangle
• Hazards during and after a fire
• Fire and smoke spread
• Identifying and controlling fire hazards:
  • Fire prevention
  • Fire detection and raising the alarm
  • Means of escape
  • Principles of extinguishing fires
  • Fire-fighting equipment and systems
• Fire safety laws
• Duties and responsibilities of employers and employees
• Undertaking a fire safety inspection
• Fire safety risk assessments
• Contents of a fire safety briefing
• Roles and responsibilities of the nominated fire warden:
  • On a day-to-day basis
  • During an emergency