This qualification specification outlines everything you need to know to offer this qualification at your centre. If you have any further questions, please contact your account manager.
Qualification Regulation and Support
The Highfield Level 2 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety (RQF) has been developed and is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation. It is also suitable for delivery in Wales and is regulated by Qualifications Wales.
Qualification Regulation and Support
This qualification is aimed at anyone involved in the management of fire safety who is based in any area where there is a potential risk of fire.
Learners gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone and will recognise the causes of fire as well as knowing common hazards, the steps in a fire risk assessment and how to reduce the likelihood of fires.
The objective of the qualification is predominantly to support a role in the workplace, however, it may also be suitable for younger learners preparing for employment or wishing to progress onto further learning in a related subject.
Entry Requirements
To register for this qualification, learners are required to be 14 years of age or above. It is also
recommended that learners have a minimum of level 1 in English or equivalent.
Qualification Details
| Qualifiction Numbers | 603/1614/7 |
| Learning aim refrence | 60316147 |
| Credit Value | 1 |
| Assesment method | Multiple-choice examination |
| Guided learning hours (GLH) | 6 |
| Total qulaification time(TQT) | 7 |
To complete the Highfield Level 2 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety (RQF), learners must complete the following mandatory unit.
| Unit number | Title | Level | GLH | Credit |
| K/615/7535 | Principal of Fire Safety | 2 | 6 | 1 |
