ABBE
    Level 2
    QN: 603/7771/9
    Curriculum Active

    ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Fire Risk Assessment

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ABBE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 60 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    ABBE
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    60 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Understand active fire safety provision

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand ‘active fire safety
    • Understand active fire safety provisions
    2

    Understand behaviour of people in a fire situation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand people’s behaviour in fire situations
    • Understand evacuations methods
    • Understand why the competence of the person responsible for fire safety is paramount
    3

    Understand legislation, guidelines and process for fire risk assessment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand legislation associated with fire risk assessment
    • Understand the process of fire risk assessment
    • Understand how to keep safe whilst working alone
    4

    Understand passive fire safety provisions

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the structure of a building
    • Understand Building Regulations approved Document B (ADB)
    • Understand how fire spreads and the passive ways to prevent or delay spread
    5

    Understand the ‘means of escape’

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how the different needs of people can affect the provision of appropriate means of escape
    • Understand how signage and lighting play a key roles in ’means of escape
    • Understand ‘stay put’ policies in relation to purpose-built flats
    6

    Understand the behaviour of fire in buildings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the chemistry of combustion
    • Understand the relationship between aspects of a building and fire
    • Understand the UK classifications of fire

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/7771/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    ABBE
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2021