Fire Safety at Home - Level 5

Fire Safety at Home

CPD Accredited Fire Safety in Case Homes certificate with 90 CPD points. This Fire Safety course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.

Build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to take decisive action in an emergency situation at home, with this exclusive Fire Safety course. Study the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of household fires, along with how to safeguard yourself and your family if a fire breaks out.

Fire Safety at Home

In the UK, it is estimated that around 200 people lose their lives in household fires each year. Most household fires take place overnight, accounting for the vast majority of the 37,000+ house fires reported to the emergency services annually.

Fire Safety at Home

According to fire safety experts, most dangerous and deadly household fires that occur each year are preventable. By getting to know the most common causes of household fires, you arm yourself with the knowledge needed to prevent them from occurring.

Fire Safety at Home

This introductory Fire Safety at Home course covers a variety of topics and essential knowledge areas for improved fire safety. With no prior knowledge or experience necessary, learners are guided through the fundamentals of fire safety and the importance of proactive planning.

Fire Safety at Home

With no deadlines or time restrictions imposed, this endorsed online course is suitable for even the busiest schedules. Learn how to prevent fire hazards at home, choose appropriate fire safety equipment for your household and plan your escape in the event of an emergency.

Fire Safety at Home

Learn how to take better care of yourself and your family, with this insightful online course. Enrol today, or contact a member of our admissions team anytime to learn more.

Fire Safety at Home

Fire Safety at Home - Course Benefits

We specialise in flexible and accessible training programs of the highest quality, aimed at employers and employees at all levels. This insightful Fire Safety at Home course is delivered online, with no fixed study schedules or deadlines for completion. Enrol online and gain access to the following benefits:

• A detailed introduction to the essentials of household fire safety, which have the potential to make the difference between life and death.
• The opportunity to build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to take decisive control in the event of an emergency at home.
• An overview of the proactive steps that can be taken to prevent household fires from occurring and safeguard the wellbeing of your family.
• The freedom to complete the course at a time and pace to suit your existing commitments, with no time restrictions imposed.
• Access to our dynamic digital learning platform, where you can access your course materials and assignments 24/7 from any connected device.

Learning Objectives

The objective of this course is to empower learners with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to make important decisions when it matters most. All too often, hesitation and a lack of decisiveness can turn an unexpected event into an all-out emergency.

Any incident involving a household fire can be frightening, confusing and disorienting. Nevertheless, it is the decisions made and actions taken during those critical first minutes that often make all the difference.

The content of this course is suitable for anyone looking to improve their knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of fire safety at home. Upon completion of the course, you will benefit from an established understanding of the most common causes of household fires, how to act upon discovery of a fire, and what can be done to minimise fire risk.

Specific topics and knowledge areas covered in this nine-module course include the following:

• How to conduct a fire risk assessment at home
• The importance of proactive fire safety
• Selecting and installing fire safety equipment
• Teaching children essential fire safety skills
• Safeguarding individuals with disabilities
• Planning an emergency escape route
• What to do if trapped in a burning building
• When, where and how to call for help

Confident decision-making could save your life in a time-critical situation, emphasising the importance of taking a proactive approach to fire safety at home.

Course Outline

Each of the nine modules in this household fire safety training course concludes with an online assessment in multiple-choice format. Topics covered include the following key knowledge areas:

Unit 1 – Introduction to Fire Safety at home

This Fire Safety at home unit covers the following key topics:

• What is Fire?
• Fundamentals of Fire Chemistry
• What is Fire Safety?
• Typical Fire Risks
• Prevention of Fire
• Measures to Prevent Fires
• Making a Plan for Your Escape

Unit 2 – Preventing Fire Hazards

This Fire Safety at home unit covers the following key topics:

• Cigarettes, Cigars and Pipes
• Using Candles
• How to Protect Your Home
• Check Your Smoke Detectors
• Test Every Month

Unit 3 – Choosing Fire Safety Equipment for Your Home

This Fire Safety at home unit covers the following key topics:

• Smoke Alarms
• Fire Blankets
• The Best Place for a Fire Blanket is in the Kitchen.
• Fire Extinguishers
• Fitting Special Smoke Alarms
• Electrical, Gas and Furniture Safety

Unit 4 – Fire Detection

This Fire Safety at home unit covers the following key topics:

• First Line of Defence
• Smoke Alarm
• Standard Battery Alarms
• Alarms with 10-Year Batteries
• Hush or Silence Button
• Mains-Powered Alarm
• Installing your Smoke Alarm
• Where to fit Smoke Alarms
• Maintaining Smoke Alarms

Unit 5 – Safety in the Kitchen

This Fire Safety at home unit covers the following key topics:

• Making the Kitchen Safe
• Electrical appliances
• Ventilation
• Protection
• Cooking Safely
• Deep Fat Frying
• Dealing with a Fire in the Kitchen
• Using Electrics and Appliances
• Plugs and Cables
• Fire Extinguishers for the Home

Unit 6 – Fire Safety for Children

This Fire Safety at home unit covers the following key topics:

• Teaching Children to be Safe with Fire
• Make your Home Safe for Children
• Teach your Children what to do if there’s a Fire
• Fire Safety Rules for Children
• Fire Fascinates Children

Unit 7 – Fire Safety During Celebrations

This Fire Safety at home unit covers the following key topics:

• Religious and Cultural Festivals
• Decorative Lights
• Decorations
• Candles
• Fireworks
• Do a Bed Time Safety Check

Unit 8 – Fire Safety for Disabled People

This Fire Safety at home unit covers the following key topics:

• Hearing Difficulties
• Sight Difficulties
• Mobility Difficulties
• If you use Oxygen
• If you use an Electric Blanket
• Plan an Escape Route
• In the Event of a Fire
• Support Tailored to your needs

Unit 9 – Planning your Escape

This Fire Safety at home unit covers the following key topics:

• Plan your Escape Together
• Choose an Escape Route
• Fire Equipment
• Raise the Alarm
• Escaping from a Window
• Escaping from a High-Rise Building
• Making your Escape Plan
• Get out, Stay out and Call 999
• How to make a 999 Call
• Speak Slowly and Clearly

Fire Safety at Home

The more people within a home with a good grasp of the basics of fire safety, the bigger the benefits for the entire household. This introductory course is suitable for anyone looking to build the confidence needed to take decisive action in case of an emergency.

Fire Safety at Home

All key principles covered in this course also apply to businesses and commercial premises. The fundamentals of effective fire safety are universal, therefore business owners and employees at all levels could also find the teachings of this course invaluable.

Fire Safety at Home

With no deadlines or time restrictions imposed, our flexible online courses are suitable for even the busiest schedules. All course materials are included in the initial fee and enrolment is open 365 days a year.

Fire Safety at Home

Enrol online and get started today, or contact a member of our admissions team anytime to learn more.

Fire Safety at Home

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There is no particular entry requirement.

Option 1

CPD Accredited Fire Safety at Home Diploma (issued by CPD Standard Office)

(PDF format)=£30

(Hard copy)=£95+ postal charges

Option 2

Fire Safety at Home Course Completion certificate issued by OHSC (Courses for Professional Development)

PDF Certificate - FREE

Hard copy - £25 + postal charges

*Postage Charges: National £9, International £15

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