Fire Safety & Prevention in Education & Care

This course gives a comprehensive overview of fire prevention & control within the Education and Care sector

This comprehensive course covers the basics of fire, explaining the different ways it can spread and what it needs to continue. It discusses the different fire fighting equipment so learners will understand which type of fire to tackle with which equipment. It also covers the legal obligations of both employers and employees, helping to ensure that fire risk is assessed and kept to a minimum.

Average study time:

1 hrs
Personal development points (CPD):

points
Price:

£11.95

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Course Details

Fire Safety & Prevention Among Children & Young People course details:

Clear, attractive format
Real-life scenarios help illustrate key points
With videos and graphics to make an enjoyable learning experience
Written by an expert with over 20 years experience of training in child services, and health and social care

Within the Education or care setting sector there are a large number of children or young people at risk. They are deemed to be more at risk from fires due to various reasons (cognitive impairment, mental health issues, dementia, learning disabilities, sensory impairment etc.

The Learning Outcomes are –

Understand the relevant legislation regarding fire safety
Understand what fire actually is and its impact
Understand the best ways for fire prevention
Have knowledge of the various statistics in the UK – regarding fires, injuries and deaths
Understand the various types of fires and what fire-fighting equipment can be used with these
Understand your responsibilities and recognition, regarding fire safety (including types of fires, fire extinguishing and evacuation)

Fire safety awareness forms an essential part of many different qualifications and learning frameworks. This course has been mapped to the following –

Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools – Unit 8 Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety

7.1 – describe practices that prevent fires from – • Starting • Spreading
7.2 – outline emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a fire in the work setting
7.3 – explain the importance of maintaining clear evacuation routes at all times

Course Syllabus

Section 1 – Introduction

Learning Objectives
Mapping
Meet The People

Section 2 – Overview of Legislation and Guidance

Introduction
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England & Wales)
The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (Scotland)
The Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
Employer Duties
Employee Duties
GEEPs (General Emergency Evacuation Plans)

Section 3 – Fire and its impact

Introduction
Fires
Fuel Sources
How Fire Spreads
Fire, Smoke and Toxic Fumes
The Cost of Fire in the Workplace
Fire Risk Assessment

Section 4 – Fire Prevention

Section 5 – Fire Statistics

Section 6 – Types of Fires and Fire Fighting equipment

Introduction
Types of Fire Fighting Equipment I – Red (Water)
Types of Fire Fighting Equipment II – Cream (Foam)
Types of Fire Fighting Equipment III – Black (Carbon Dioxide)
Types of Fire Fighting Equipment IV – Blue (Dry Powder)
Types of Fire Fighting Equipment V – Yellow (Wet Chemical)
Using an Extinguisher
Fire Blankets
Equipment Checklist

Section 7 – Roles and Responsibilities

Introduction
Fire Exits / Routes
On Hearing the Fire Alarm
How to Raise the Alarm
PEEPS (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan)
Evacuation