Course Overview 

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 

• Enhanced Site Safety: Builds confidence in site management to effectively prepare and manage fire safety on construction sites. 

• Regulatory Compliance: Helps ensure adherence to health and safety, and fire regulations. 

• Reputational Advantage: Positions your business as a proactive leader in fire safety, enhancing trust among clients, contractors, and your supply chain. 

• Responsibility Fulfilment: Ensures that your company adheres to its fire safety responsibilities. 

Benefits for Learners 

• 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.