Level 2 Fire Safety Training Course: Programme
The course consists of a theoretical component and practical training with a hands-on assessment. Participants must demonstrate their understanding of the programme content. A learning assessment is conducted at the end of the course, and a recognised certificate of attendance is issued upon successful completion.
Theoretical Aspects
Fire and Fire Prevention
- Principles of combustion and fire
- Extinguishing agents
- The fire triangle
- The main causes of fire
- Risks to people in the event of a fire
- Key precautions and measures to prevent fires
Fire Safety Strategy (Part One)
- Fire safety measures
- Reaction to fire
- Fire resistance
- Compartmentation
- Evacuation
- Fire control
- Detection and alarm
- Smoke and heat control
- Firefighting operations
- Safety of technical and service installations
Fire Safety Strategy (Part Two)
- Fire safety management during normal operations and emergencies, with further details on inspections, maintenance and emergency planning.
Practical Fire Safety Exercises (3 Hours)
- Familiarisation with and explanations of the most common fire control and extinguishing equipment and systems
- Familiarisation with and explanations of personal protective equipment
- Exercises on the use of portable fire extinguishers and how to use hose reels and fire hydrants
- Familiarisation with the fire safety logbook, explanations and an exercise on routine fire safety checks
How long is the fire safety training course for a Level 2 company? Regulations stipulate that, for Level 2 activities, the minimum duration of the fire safety officer training course is 8 hours, including the learning assessment.
It should be remembered that the minimum duration is set by regulations, but companies may supplement the course with further training specific to the characteristics of their workplace (installations, substances and organisation). If changes to the company’s activities increase the risk, a Level 3 course may be required.
The Level 2 fire safety training course is valid for 5 years. Upon expiry, the relevant refresher course must be completed to continue working in compliance with the law and in full safety.
