Fire Safety

AOSH UK Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness

This foundational course provides essential knowledge on fire prevention, hazard identification, and emergency procedures, ensuring every learner understands their role in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace environment.

Awarding body AOSH UK
Level Level 1
AOSH UK Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness

Course Features

This training program is designed to be accessible and impactful, utilizing high-quality instructional design to ensure learners can easily grasp critical safety concepts. The course structure combines theoretical knowledge with practical examples, ensuring that candidates are prepared to act responsibly during a fire emergency.

  • Globally Recognized Awarding
  • Comprehensive Study Modules
  • Expert-Led Training Content
  • Flexible Online Study Pacing
  • Instant Digital Certificate
  • Dedicated Student Assistance

About This Course

The AOSH UK Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness is a qualifications-based training program designed to educate employees on the fundamental principles of fire safety in the workplace. Fire is a major risk in any environment, and understanding how it starts, how it spreads, and how to prevent it is a legal and moral obligation for all staff members. This course covers the basics of the "Fire Triangle," safe behaviors, and the specific actions required when a fire alarm sounds.

By completing this course, organizations ensure they meet their statutory requirements under fire safety legislation, while individuals gain the confidence to identify risks before they become emergencies. It is an essential starting point for building a culture of safety, ensuring that everyone knows how to evacuate safely and use basic equipment if necessary.

  • Understand basic physics of fire starts

  • Identify common workplace fire hazards

  • React correctly to fire alarm signals

  • Follow evacuation routes and protocols

  • Recognize varied fire equipment types

  • Comply with safety legal regulations

What You'll Learn

This curriculum provides a deep dive into the mechanics of fire and the safety measures required to control it. Learners will explore the nature of combustion, how to maintain clear exit routes, and the specific meanings of various safety signs found in modern buildings.

  • The core components of fire triangle

  • How fires spread through convection

  • Common causes of fires in industry

  • Safety measures to prevent hazards

  • Role of the designated fire warden

  • Types of portable fire extinguisher

  • Meaning of safety signs and signals

  • Safe evacuation assembly protocol

  • Personal duties during emergencies

  • Legal responsibilities for safety

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for all employees across all sectors, as basic fire safety awareness is a universal requirement for workplace induction and ongoing compliance. It is suitable for entry-level staff as well as those needing a refresher.

  • All newly hired staff members

  • General office team employees

  • Industrial manufacturing crew

  • Retail sector sales assistants

  • Construction site field teams

  • Facility maintenance personnel

Course Content

Explore the comprehensive AOSH UK Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.

Unit 1: The Nature of Fire

1
The Physics of Fire (The Fire Triangle)
2
How Fire Spreads (Conduction, Convection, Radiation)
3
Common Causes of Workplace Fires

Unit 2: Fire Hazards and Prevention

Unit 3: Protection and Emergency Procedures

Course Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this course, making it open to all candidates regardless of their educational background. The design is inclusive and straightforward.

  • No prior qualification required

  • Basic English literacy skills

  • Access to internet connection

Assessments

Candidates are evaluated through a multiple-choice examination at the end of the training to ensure they have retained the critical safety information required to pass.

  • Multiple choice question paper

  • One hour allowed for exam time

  • Pass mark set at seventy pct

  • Results released immediately

Progression

Upon successful completion of this Level 1 award, learners can advance their skills by taking on more specific roles or higher-level safety qualifications within the AOSH framework.

  • AOSH UK Level 2 Fire Safety Award

  • Designated Fire Warden Training

  • Health and Safety Level 2 Award

  • Risk Assessment Level 2 Course

Apply Now For This Course

Fill out the application form below to enroll in AOSH UK Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness. Our team will review your application and contact you shortly with enrollment details.

Awarding BodyAOSH UK
LevelLevel 1
Course CategoryFire Safety
Start DateFeb 9, 2026
Deadline DateFeb 7, 2026