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About this course
It is vital that your staff know the causes and actions to take during a fire. Our Fire Safety/Fire Extinguisher Train the Trainer course equips your staff to move from learner to teacher, so you will always have a Fire Safety trainer on site!
In one day, learners will develop an understanding of general fire safety, causes of fires, fire extinguishers, the role of a fire marshal, relevant safety measures and emergency protocol. Your staff will also learn a range of delivery and teaching methods in order to become a trainer on Fire Safety Awareness themselves.
This Fire Safety Train the Trainer course is suitable for anyone in any sector, but especially for those who work in or come in contact with fire during their work day. Minimise the risk to life and comply with legislation with our Fire Safety Train the Trainer course.
What is the Train the Trainer Model?
The Train the Trainer model is a programme that aims to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals who will be responsible for training others in a specific field or industry. Through this model, trainers receive training, coaching, and mentoring to improve their training skills, techniques, and strategies.
Some of the skills that trainers develop through the Train the Trainer Model include:
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of trainers
- Creating a safe and supportive learning environment
- Facilitating learning and development in individuals and groups
- Applying assessment and evaluation when training
- Identifying different learning styles and adapting training to suit them
- Using effective communication and questioning techniques
- Providing constructive feedback and reinforcement to learners
- Encouraging reflection and self-evaluation in learners
- Developing learning materials and resources
- Managing group dynamics and challenging situations during training.
The Train the Trainer model is a programme that aims to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals who will be responsible for training others in a specific field or industry. Through this model, trainers receive training, coaching, and mentoring to improve their training skills, techniques, and strategies.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:
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General fire safety: Cover the fire law (The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005), what premises are covered by the legislation, who is responsible for fire safety awareness and the responsibilities of the employer and employee.
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The science behind fires: Learn about potential fire hazards & risks that can arise in the workplace, the causes of fire, how they spread and the 3 elements of fire such as fuel, oxygen and ignition/heat.
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Risk assessment: Understand fire safety management – this covers written risk assessments, checking fire alarms, fire detection equipment and emergency lighting and ensuring you have the correct records kept. Along with evacuation procedures and appointing the “competent person” for fire safety (Fire Marshal).
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Emergency protocol: Cover emergency protocol including high and low-risk premises, fire inspections, alterations notice, enforcement notice and prohibition notice.
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Fire classifications and their properties: This fire safety module covers the types of fires and the related symbols to look out for.
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The types of fire extinguishers and their uses: Learn about the 6 different types of fire extinguishers and which one to use for the type of fire at hand. You will also cover how to use a fire extinguisher with the P.A.S.S technique.
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Fire evacuation procedures, drills and tests: This section covers fire exits, escape routes, what to do during an evacuation, how people may react to fire and the evacuation procedures including Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP) and using an evacuation chair.
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Effects of fires: This fire safety awareness module will cover the 3 types of effects of fire: smoke, backdraught and flashover. Along with the effects of smoke inhalation.
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Preventing Fires: Learn how to prevent fires and control flammable substances.
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Relevant safety measures: Cover relevant safety measures and what fire safety equipment your workplace should have, along with the different detection and warnings of fire such as alarms, call points, sirens & bells and voice alarms. You will also learn the importance of emergency lighting and fire safety signs.
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The role of the fire marshal/fire wardens: Learn the role of a Fire Marshal in a workplace and what they should do in an event of a fire.
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Discovering and reporting risks: Know how to discover and report any fire safety risks in the workplace.
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Teaching methods: Deliver sessions with different teaching methods to suit the classroom
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Learning styles: Understand different learning styles and when is the best time to use them
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Retain information: How people retain information
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Feedback & Evaluation: How to evaluate appropriately, and give and receive feedback to the learners
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Ice-breakers: Learn different ways to ‘break the ice’ with the whole classroom
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Presentation skills: Confidently present your session to others
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Dos and don’ts: The dos and don’ts of being a trainer
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Every completion is recorded in Atlas, so managers can check who’s completed the course, who’s in progress, and download certificates and reports for CQC evidence at any time.
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Yes. Careskills Unlimited pricing scales down per user as your team grows, from £6.67 per user/month for 5–10 staff, down to £2.92 per user/month for 101–150 staff, with a bespoke quote available for organisations with no limit on staff or courses.
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