Description

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The Office Fire Prevention and Response eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of common fire risks within office environments and the actions that can be taken to help prevent fires and respond appropriately if one occurs.

The course explores potential sources of ignition and combustible materials, good housekeeping practices and the importance of workplace fire safety arrangements. Learners will consider how to recognise and report fire hazards, respond to alarms and follow appropriate evacuation and emergency procedures.

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Who Should Attend?

• Office-based employees.
• Administrative and customer service personnel.
• New starters requiring workplace fire safety awareness.
• Employees working from shared or commercial office premises.
• Managers, supervisors and team leaders.
• Anyone requiring an understanding of fire prevention and emergency response within an office environment.

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What You Will Learn

• Common causes of fires within office environments.
• Understanding the basic elements required for a fire to start and spread.
• Recognising common office fire hazards.
• Risks associated with electrical equipment and appliances.
• Safe storage and management of combustible materials.
• The importance of good housekeeping in preventing fires.
• Keeping escape routes, corridors and emergency exits clear.
• Recognising and reporting potential fire hazards.
• Understanding workplace fire detection and alarm arrangements.
• Awareness of different types of fire safety equipment.
• The importance of knowing workplace escape routes and emergency arrangements.
• Responding appropriately when a fire or smoke is discovered.
• Raising the alarm and contacting the emergency services where appropriate.
• Responding promptly to a fire alarm.
• Following workplace evacuation procedures.
• Proceeding safely to the designated assembly point.
• Understanding why lifts should not normally be used during a fire evacuation.
• Avoiding re-entry until authorised to do so.
• Individual responsibilities for supporting office fire prevention.
• Following organisational fire safety procedures.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

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Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

This is an awareness-based eLearning course and does not replace site-specific fire safety instruction, evacuation drills or additional practical training required for designated roles such as fire wardens or fire marshals.

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Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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