Construction Fire Safety & Low-Risk Fire Assessment
CITB have introduced a new initiative called the Employer Network simplifying the way levy paying employers can access funding for training support. Training can be undertaken in anything that supports construction employees and can be online or in person. The scheme has reduced time consuming applications and can result in significant savings for the employer, with 70% of course fees being paid directly by CITB. Get in touch below for more information about these discounts and how your team can benefit from them!
Course:
The Construction Fire Safety & Low Risk Fire Assessment course is designed to provide learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to manage and mitigate fire risks on construction sites. This comprehensive course focuses on identifying potential fire hazards during various stages of construction including site setup, enabling works, ground works, foundation work, block and beam work, shell and core work, and steel frame construction projects. Upon completion, participants will be proficient in identifying fire risks and implementing effective preventative measures.
Benefits for Employers
Culture of Safety: Strengthens the fire safety culture and influences positive behaviour on-site.
Skill Enhancement: Develops your ability to carry out effective fire risk assessments in line with industry best practices.
Professional Development: Provides in-house fire safety advice and expands your skills and competencies in fire safety management.
Career Advancement: Enhances employability and competitive advantage in the construction industry.
Course Key Facts
Course Duration: 16 hours of study spread over two consecutive days.
The course can be delivered on-line, which is the most cost-effective option. Our preferred option is face-face, either at the customers premises or at our office. Prices will be provided dependant on your requirements.
There will be a number of handouts to assist delegates, which will be provided electronically.
Course Content
The course consists of 8 Units
Unit 1 – Managing Fire Safety: Strategies for managing fire safety on low-risk construction projects.
Unit 2 – Introduction to Legislation and Guidance: Overview of relevant fire risk assessment laws and guidelines.
Unit 3 – Fire Science: Understanding the basics of fire and explosion on construction sites.
Unit 4 – Causes of Fire on Construction Sites: Identification of fire hazards, fire loading
Unit 5 – Pre-Construction Information: What information is provided to help in fire safety and how to use it.
Unit 6 – Construction Phase Plan: Development of fire safety measures within the construction phase plan.
Unit 7 – Fire Protection Arrangements: Techniques and equipment for firefighting and protection on construction sites.
Unit 8 – Reviewing Fire Safety Arrangements: Prescribed review and inspection requirements and maintaining a safe site.
Unit 9 – Fire Safety Risk Assessment: Preparation and delivery of a fire safety risk assessment on a low-risk construction site.
Assessment
In-Course Subject Matter Assessments: Candidates will complete in-course tasks to evaluate progression and ensure learning objectives are achieved.
In-Course Practical Assessment: Candidates complete a fire risk assessment based on a specimen/example site and/or one of their ongoing construction projects using a standardised template that follows PAS79.
This course is essential for project managers, site managers and construction professionals in the construction industry seeking to enhance their fire safety management capabilities and ensure the safety of construction sites against fire hazards.
2 Day Course
£300 + VAT
CITB Approved
“The whole programme was facilitated in a highly professional manner. Laura has a true ability to speak to her audience and find the right balance of being on point to a serious subject and keeping everyone engaged with humour."
“Thank you for presenting in a good manner with a sense of humour too, Lisa was very enthusiastic and presented extremely well.”
“I found the course very useful and now feel I have the tools to further develop my management techniques”
“Hand on heart, one of the better instructional manners so far! The training covered a lot of topics that I can take away and use in my day to day work life”
“The training met and went beyond my expectations of what I thought I would get. Will advise others within Atec of what you offer as a company”
“Very easy to understand and very informative well presented presentation”
“Great course, full of relevant information, Excellent delivery of a very important topic”
“Very easy to understand and very informative well presented presentation”