Fire Safety

ICTQual Level 1 Award in Fire Safety

The ICTQual Level 1 Award in Fire Safety introduces essential fire prevention, protection, emergency response, hazard recognition, risk assessment, safety equipment, evacuation, and communication skills for safer workplaces and communities.

Awarding body ICTQual AB
Level Level 1
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Course Features

This ICTQual AB Level 1 Award is a beginner-friendly fire safety qualification delivered as a one-day, three-hour training programme with mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres.

  • ICTQual AB Level 1 Award focused on foundational fire safety knowledge
  • Designed for beginners, workplace employees, and learners seeking basic fire safety awareness
  • Covers fire prevention, protection, risk assessment, equipment, evacuation, and communication
  • Includes six mandatory fire safety study units
  • Delivered through online, in-person, or blended formats subject to Approved Training Centre decision
  • Includes mandatory assessment with a required minimum pass score of 75%

About This Course

The ICTQual Level 1 Award in Fire Safety provides learners with foundational knowledge and practical understanding of fire prevention, fire protection, and emergency response. It is designed to help learners recognise fire hazards, understand common causes of fire, and respond safely in the event of an emergency.

  • Builds essential awareness of fire risks and fire safety principles

  • Develops confidence in recognising hazards and taking preventive action

  • Supports correct use and understanding of fire safety equipment

  • Introduces structured evacuation procedures and emergency planning

  • Promotes communication, teamwork, and responsibility during fire emergencies

  • Provides a foundation for higher-level fire safety and health and safety qualifications

What You'll Learn

Learners will develop a clear understanding of fire safety principles, fire behaviour, prevention measures, fire safety equipment, evacuation procedures, and effective communication during fire emergencies.

  • Understand why fire safety is essential in workplaces, public areas, and homes

  • Identify common causes of fire, including electrical faults, flammable materials, and negligence

  • Understand how fires ignite, spread, and develop through the fire triangle

  • Recognise different fire classes and the factors that influence fire behaviour

  • Understand fire prevention, control measures, risk assessments, and early detection systems

  • Understand evacuation procedures, responsibilities during emergencies, and fire safety communication

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for learners who require introductory fire safety knowledge and those who want to improve their ability to prevent, recognise, and respond to fire hazards in workplace or community settings.

  • Beginners with little or no previous fire safety training

  • Workplace employees who need basic fire safety awareness

  • Employees working in low-risk environments

  • Managers or supervisors responsible for supporting workplace safety

  • Individuals seeking to improve personal fire safety awareness

  • Learners planning progression into safety, facilities management, or emergency services

Course Content

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

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Introduction to Fire Safety

Fire Behaviour

Fire Prevention and Control

Fire Safety Equipment

Evacuation Procedures

Fire Safety Awareness and Communication

Course Requirements

This qualification has minimal entry requirements and is accessible to learners from diverse educational and professional backgrounds.

  • Learners must be at least 16 years old, with sufficient English language skills to understand course materials, participate in discussions, complete assessments, and follow safety instructions

  • No formal academic qualification or previous fire safety experience is required, although basic literacy, numeracy, responsibility, attention to detail, and awareness of safety procedures are beneficial

Assessments

Assessment is mandatory and conducted through Approved Training Centres to evaluate learners’ understanding of the course content and their ability to apply fire safety concepts in practical situations.

  • Quiz-based assessment consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

  • Assessment of comprehension of fire safety course material

  • Assessment of ability to apply fire safety concepts to practical situations

  • Mandatory minimum pass score of 75%

Progression

Successful completion provides a foundation for further learning, professional development, and entry-level opportunities in fire safety, workplace safety, and compliance-related roles.

  • Progression to higher-level fire safety qualifications

  • Progression toward health and safety qualifications and workplace compliance training

  • Progression into roles such as Health and Safety Assistant, Fire Marshal, or Safety Representative with further training

  • Further specialisation in fire risk assessment, emergency planning, industry-specific fire safety, or continuing professional development

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Awarding BodyICTQual AB
LevelLevel 1
Course CategoryFire Safety
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