Description
5-Day Fire Risk Assessment Training Course – Level 3 Award Qualification.
(RQF Level 3 Ofqual No. 603/2073/4) (Equivalent to SCQF Level 6 & EQF Level 4*).
An IFSM Approved Centre. CPD Awarded additionally to the Qualification.
The Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours referenced in the Draft of BS 8674 Built Environment – Framework for Competence of Individual Fire Risk Assessors- Code of Practice are considered as a basis for this course.
The Institution of Fire Engineers have Awarded this Course with 29 Hours of Continual Professional Development.
*Equivalent levels using the Fire Sector Federation Approved Code of Practice, A National Framework for Fire Risk Assessor Competency, 2020.
Who is this 5 Day Course For:
This course is for those who have a responsibility for undertaking Fire Risk Assessments, Reviewing and or Implementing the Significant Findings of a Fire Risk Assessment.
Typically, such persons would be: Fire Risk Assessors, Health and Safety Managers, Health and Safety Advisors, Health Safety and Environmental Advisors, Building Facilities Managers and Facilities Teams, Managing Agents, Building Owners, Fire Alarm Engineers, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. If you are thinking of a new career path in Fire Risk Assessment this is a good place to start.
This 5-Day Course Provides the Core Skills and Knowledge Required to Undertake a Fire Risk Assessment of Simple Premises.
The course aligns to the Fire Risk Assessment Competency Council Framework.
Why choose us?
Our courses encompass the principles of fire safety risk assessment. Delegates will learn how the fire risk assessment process ‘pieces’ together with this course covering all of the necessary basic elements of a fire risk assessment of a simple premises. This course contains an update on building cladding types. This course aligns to the elements of the ‘Fire Risk Assessment Competency Council Framework.
Previous course feedback:
March 2020: Mick Topping.
“I would highly recommend the course to anyone who plans to carry out FRA’s. The courses follow the [FRA Competency Council] framework and government guidance to allow you to feel confident and with sufficient knowledge. David’s knowledge base seems limitless, he is open to questions and always has time to explain finer points. Thanks for starting me on my journey”
John S. JJS. Limited “Excellent knowledge base and very well presented, a great course for aspiring fire risk assessors”.
Grahame H. “Absolutely brilliant… exactly what I required”.
Jayne T. R and R Safety Systems. “Left me wanting more… excellent interaction and practical exercises”
Mark P. MPW Safety Solutions. “Excellent course. Well-structured and presented in a clear and logical way… highly recommended”
Course content:
An Introduction to :
‘Fire Risk Assessment Competency Council Framework
’Fire Science
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, (Fire Safety Legislation)
Building Construction
Fire Compartmentation (Passive and Active Fire Protection)
Fire Doors, Final Exit Doors, and Door Security Devices
Understanding and Calculating Floor Space Factors,
Door Widths and Travel Distances.
Means of Escape in the Built Environment.
Understanding Escape Times
Understanding Human Behaviour in Fire Situations
Understanding Evacuation Strategies.
Fire Alarm systems and BS 5839
Emergency Escape Lighting and BS 5266
Emergency Signage
Firefighting Equipment
Fire Safety Management
Understanding Fire Safety Training and the Legal Responsibilities.
The Fire Risk Assessment Process.
Understanding Fire Risk Assessment Significant Findings (Recommended Actions).
Understanding when to Review the Fire Risk Assessment.
Risk Reduction and Arson Prevention.
Using relevant Fire Safety Guidance Documents (Home Office Guides, Approved D Document ‘B’ and BS 9999 are referred to throughout the course).
The course aligns to the ‘Fire Risk Assessment Competency Council’ (FRACC) framework:
Extract from the FRACC Document: Competency Criteria for Fire Risk Assessors
Fire Risk Assessor Competency
Extract from the ‘Fire Risk Assessment Competency Council Framework’:
“Complex Premises will require a higher level of knowledge, understanding and, preferably experience on the part of the fire risk assessor. For such premises, there will be a need for the specific applied knowledge and skills of an appropriately qualified specialist. In such cases, evidence of specialist training and experience, or membership of a professional body, or certification by a third-party certificated body, need an appropriate knowledge of: The assessment of risk from fire (Appendix A), The applicable Legislation (Appendix B), Appropriate Guidance (Appendix C), Behaviour of fire in premises (Appendix D), Effects of fire on people and behaviour of people in fire situations (Appendix E), Means of escape (Appendix F), Fire Prevention (Appendix G), Fire Protection (Appendix H_includes Passive and Active fire protection) and Management of Fire Safety (Appendix I)”
Learning Outcomes
By the end to the course the delegates will*:
Understand how to assess the risk of fire in the built environment
Be able to reference the Fire Safety Law for England and Wales
Be able to reference appropriate guidance documents
Understand the behaviour of fire in the built environment including ignition sources of fire
Understand the effects of fire on people and human behaviour in fire situations
Understand means of escape
Understand fire prevention
Understand fire protection (Passive fire compartmentation and Active fire systems)
Understand the management of fire safety in the built environment.
*The course also considers how the delegate will manage their expectations regarding the fire risk assessment process.
Instruction methodology
The course uses a delegate workbook (the delegate keeps this for future reference), presentations and exercises which are interactively debriefed during the course. Throughout the course delegates will complete the workbook exercises relevant to each presentation.
Level 3 Award Qualification
To gain the Level 3 Award Qualification delegates have to (a) undertake a Multi-Choice Question Paper and (b) submit a written fire risk assessment report.
During the course delegates will complete a ‘Multi-Choice’ question paper under exam conditions (15 questions in 30 minutes). Where a delegate fails to achieve the pass mark of 10 correct answers they will be notified and will need to retake the test at a future date at no extra cost. Should a delegate need to resit the assessment, doing so will be at their own expense.
Delegates will take away with them a ‘Fire Risk Assessment’ template booklet, within 10 working days, they should undertake a ‘fire risk assessment’ of a ‘simple premises’, completing the ‘fire risk assessment booklet’ and returning it via email (details given during the course). This will then be marked. Where the delegate passes both elements of the award scheme, a certificate will be issued. Where a delegates work does not reach the required standard they will be provided with feedback and be able to resubmit the ‘fire risk assessment booklet’.
The Trainer
Training is delivered by David; David is formally a Fire and Rescue Service Officer with 27 years’ experience, David was a warranted ‘Fire Safety Inspecting Officer’, Fire and Rescue Service Qualified Fire Investigation Officer. Since then David has delivered numerous Fire Risk Assessment training nationally and has a wide range of experience in delivering such training to all sectors especially to Health and Safety practitioners. David continues to undertake fire risk assessments of a wide range of premises types throughout the UK.
David Prince is a Nationally Accredited Fire Risk Assessors on the FRACS register (No 73) and is also listed on the IFSM Register of Fire Risk Assessors (No 151) and BAFE SP205-1 Life Safety Fire Risk Assessments Silver.
David Prince also has formal teaching qualifications (Dip Ed) as well as a wide range of ‘Fire and Rescue Service’ fire safety qualifications. As a fire safety practitioner David is aware of current Fire Safety practices.
*For training purposes only.
Accreditation
We are an ‘Institute of Fire Safety Managers’ (IFSM) ‘Accredited Centre’. A ‘Certificate of Attendance’ Accredited by ‘The Institute of Fire Safety Managers’ (IFSM) is Awarded to each delegate that completes the course. Delegates must complete the course and the course workbook to receive their certificate of attendance; the workbook is completed during the course. Continual Professional Development (CPD): 30 Hours of ‘Formal’ CPD is awarded.
Course duration
5 Days 09.00 Hours to 17:00 Hours, with morning and afternoon breaks and 45 minutes for lunch. This 5-day course includes a light lunch, teas and coffees, soft drinks and light snacks each day.
Courses
There are 12 places, and they will be secured on a “first come first served basis” by booking on our web page or by booking directly with us. Payment secures a place or places on our courses.
For a course to proceed there needs to be a minimum of 5 delegates. A decision to run a course will be taken one week prior to the course start date.
You should have a minimum of English and Maths at Level 2 Functional Skills, this is an alternative qualification to GCSE.
Larger groups and bespoke course, we have wide experience of developing and delivering accredited fire risk assessment courses which can be delivered at your venue (Mitie, Securitas, Manchester Airport, Mears Group, Bristol University, Cotton Traders, Lincolnshire Council to name but a few)
The Training Venue:
Manchester Conference Centre,
Pendulum Hotel,
Sackville Street, Manchester. M1 3BB
Getting there:
Trains to Piccadilly Train Station (10 Minute Walk to the Training Venue)
Manchester is accessible from the UK Motorway Network (Parking available at the NCP Car Park Charles Street).
Fly to Manchester Airport and then Train to Piccadilly.
Buses, Manchester Chorlton Street Bus Station is a 10 Minute Walk to the Training Venue.
Booking onto a course
For Individual Bookings: Please use the PayPal Links on this site or contact info@fireriskconsult.com or David: 0161 871 0494
For Bespoke or Group Bookings:
Please contact info@fireriskconsult.com or David: 0161 871 0494 or 07847 779428
*All courses and course bookings are subject to our terms and conditions. Please email us for a copy of these if required or visit our website.
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