Level 2 Award in Fire Extinguisher Use and Maintenance
Level 2 Award in Fire Extinguisher Use and Maintenance
Level 2 Award in Fire Extinguisher Use and Maintenance
Course Overview
The Level 2 Award in Fire Extinguisher Use and Maintenance is designed for individuals responsible for fire safety in workplaces or public settings. This course provides the knowledge and practical skills necessary to select, operate, and maintain fire extinguishers effectively. Participants will learn about different types of fire extinguishers, their applications, and how to ensure they are maintained in accordance with safety regulations.
This course is ideal for fire wardens, safety officers, and anyone involved in fire prevention and preparedness.
Benefits
- Practical Expertise: Hands-on training in using and maintaining fire extinguishers.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to fire safety and equipment standards.
- Increased Confidence: Equip participants to act promptly during fire emergencies.
- Cost Efficiency: Learn maintenance practices that prolong extinguisher lifespan.
- Career Boost: Gain a recognized qualification that enhances employability in fire safety roles.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, participants will:
- Identify different types of fire extinguishers and their specific applications.
- Understand fire classifications and the appropriate extinguishing methods.
- Operate fire extinguishers effectively in simulated scenarios.
- Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on fire extinguishers.
- Ensure compliance with fire safety equipment standards and regulations.
Study Units
The Level 2 Award in Fire Extinguisher Use and Maintenance course includes:
- Introduction to Fire Safety
- Fire causes and prevention
- Fire classifications and appropriate extinguishing agents
- Types of Fire Extinguishers
- Water, foam, CO2, powder, and wet chemical extinguishers
- Advantages, limitations, and specific uses
- Practical Use of Fire Extinguishers
- Hands-on training in operating fire extinguishers
- Simulated fire scenarios for real-world preparedness
- Routine Inspection and Maintenance
- Performing visual checks for damage, pressure, and accessibility
- Understanding servicing requirements and schedules
- Regulatory Standards and Compliance
- Overview of fire safety regulations and equipment standards
- Record-keeping for inspections and maintenance
Career Progression
The Level 2 Award in Fire Extinguisher Use and Maintenance opens doors to various fire safety roles:
- Job Roles:
- Fire Warden or Marshal
- Fire Safety Technician
- Maintenance Officer specializing in fire safety equipment
- Further Training:
- Level 3 Award in Fire Safety and Risk Assessment
- Fire Inspector Level 1 and 2 Certifications
- Advanced Fire Safety Management Courses
- Industries:
- Offices and Corporate Environments
- Industrial Facilities and Warehouses
- Public and Government Buildings
- Hospitality and Education Sectors
- Specialized Pathways:
Participants can progress to roles involving comprehensive fire safety planning, equipment inspection services, or fire safety consultation.
Our assessment process is designed to ensure every learner achieves the required level of knowledge, skills, and understanding outlined in each course unit.
Purpose of Assessment
Assessment helps measure how well a learner has met the learning outcomes. It ensures consistency, quality, and fairness across all learners.
What Learners Need to Do
Learners must provide clear evidence that shows they have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. This evidence can take different forms depending on the course and type of learning.
Types of Acceptable Evidence
Assignments, reports, or projects
Worksheets or written tasks
Portfolios of practical work
Answers to oral or written questions
Test or exam papers
Understanding the Structure
Learning outcomes explain what learners should know, understand, or be able to do.
Assessment criteria set the standard learners must meet to achieve each learning outcome.
Assessment Guidelines
All assessment must be authentic, current, and relevant to the unit.
Evidence must match each assessment criterion clearly.
Plagiarism or copied work is not accepted.
All learners must complete assessments within the given timelines.
Where applicable, assessments may be reviewed or verified by internal or external quality assurers.
Full learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each qualification are available from page 8 of the course handbook.
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