Award in Basic Fire Safety (2 ECTS)

MQF Level 1

Date – September 2025
Duration – 2 Weeks
Accredited – Yes
Price – Euro 100
Category – Level 1
  • Delivery Mode: English
  • Accredited by: MFHEA
  • License Number: 2022-006
  • Target Audience: 18 Years and Over

Course Description

Award in Basic Fire Safety
Protect Lives. Prevent Hazards. Respond with Confidence.

The Award in Basic Fire Safety is an essential training programme designed to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to prevent, identify, and respond to fire risks in the workplace or at home. Whether you’re part of a safety team or simply want to be prepared in emergencies, this course provides vital awareness for creating safer environments.

Through interactive learning and hands-on demonstrations, participants will gain a clear understanding of fire prevention strategies, evacuation procedures, and the correct use of fire extinguishers.

Course Highlights:

  • Introduction to fire science and common causes of fire

  • Fire prevention and workplace safety practices

  • Emergency evacuation and response procedures

  • Safe and effective use of fire extinguishing equipment

  • Ideal for all employees, building occupants, and general public

  • Certificate of completion provided

Stay alert. Stay prepared. Be the first line of defense.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Age Requirement: Participants must be at least 18 years old at the start of the training program. This requirement ensures that participants have the maturity and understanding necessary to grasp the concepts and responsibilities related to fire safety.

Basic Literacy and Communication Skills: Participants should have a basic level of literacy and communication skills in the language of instruction. This requirement ensures that participants can comprehend the training materials, actively engage in discussions, and effectively communicate in emergency situations.

 

Audience

This programme allow learners to understand their role and responsibility in ensuring a healthy and safe working environment within the construction industry. Moreover, it shall allow them to gain understanding of the role that health and safety plays on the overall success of construction project, how to minimise risks and overcome health and safety challenges through effective reporting.

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MODULES

Assessment

Programs are evaluated using criteria, assessors must evaluate learners’ evidence considering a predetermined set of learning outcomes and evaluation standards.

 

Grade

A minimum of 60% (grade C) must be obtained for a student to be considered to have successfully completed a unit. This applies for both full time and part-time programs.

 

Grade Definition of Grade Marks Range
 

A

Clearly demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the topic, with a high degree of competence and has excellent usage of relevant literature, theory and methodology.

 

 

80 – 100

B Has a critical understanding of the topic, a significant degree of competence and has appropriate usage of the relevant materials.

 

65 – 79
C Evidence of some critical understanding of the topic, can use structured argument, and has a degree of competence when using relevant materials. 60 – 64
 

R

Considerable further work is required to meet the minimum understanding,

implementation and competence of relevant literature, theory, practical and methodology.

 

0 – 59

Grading System

Classification (for full programmes) Pass Rates
For awards like diplomas or degrees, institutions may classify final grades:
  • Distinction (80–100%)
  • Merit (70–79%)
  • Pass (50–69%)
  • Fail (Below 50%)

Intake dates

September 2025.

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