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 may
also be suitable for younger learners preparing for employment or wishing to progress onto further
learning in a related subject.
This operator training course is designed for potential operator’s who haveno previous experience of operating industrial counterbalanced or reach lift trucks rider-operated. Theyshould be over the minimum school-leaving age (except in docks where they must be at least 18 years ofage), they should have a reasonable degree of physical fitness.
Topics include:
• Causes of fire
• Common hazards
• Steps in a fire risk assessment
• Reducing the likelihood of fires
• Principle of fire safety
• Fire risks are controlled
This qualification is assessed by a 20-question multiple-choice examination that
must be completed within 45 minutes. Successful learners will have to demonstrate knowledge across the unit content and correctly answer 12 questions or more to achieve a pass.
What next?
Learners successful completing this qualification, may wish to continue their development and undertake a qualification such as:
• Highfield Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF)
• Highfield Level 2 Award Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF)
• Highfield Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)
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