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REF FT003

An introduction to Fire Safety Awareness 1hr

Elements of competence

Skills for Care Induction references    

3.3.1 Understand how to promote fire safety in your work setting

Links to NVQ Core units

HSC 221-18, HSC 32 1-18 and HSC 42 1-20

 

Summary

 

The purpose of this session is to provide Fire Procedure Instruction for staff in compliance with the requirement laid down in the care Standards Act 2000 and the Health and Safety at work act (1974)

Who this unit is aimed at

 

The unit is designed to be generally applicable across the whole of the sector, however, the programme may need to be adapted for Community care support workers

Proposed Candidate Outcomes

The worker must be able to:

 
  • Identify correct Fire Extinguisher for which fire
  • Participate in evacuation in smoke filled building
  • Debrief and discuss the problems that could be present 
  • Complete Fire Safety Quiz 

How many candidates may attend?

This training is not limited in candidate numbers. However, the dynamics of groups defines that the ideal group size is 10

 

Place in the NVQ framework

1.       CU1.1 Monitor and maintain the safety and security of the work environment

2.       CU1.2 Promote standards of health and safety in working practice

 

Specific content

·        Understand that different fires require different extinguishers and different methods of use

·        Experience having to evacuate in a smoke filled building 

·        Correct method of finding an escape route out of the building    

·        Share the difficulties and problems each person had   

 

Other relevant information 

 

1.       For registered nurses who wish to incorporate this training into your PREP portfolio’s, you should carry out practice reflection and attach subsequent  evidence from this training  

  1. Certificates are issued for each candidate and are valid for a maximum of 1 year
  2. A host certificate will also be issued for presentation on your Notice Board 
  3. A candidate assessment is available (Word 2000) for post training audit

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