Fire Safety Training
This course provides care staff with the essential knowledge and skills to understand fire risks and respond effectively in the event of a fire. It covers legal responsibilities, fire prevention, safe evacuation procedures, and the correct use of fire-fighting equipment. The training ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and CQC standards.
Course Summary
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the causes of fire and how to reduce fire risks in care settings.
- Recognise the fire triangle (heat, fuel, oxygen) and how fires spread.
- Identify fire hazards during daily tasks and report them appropriately.
- Understand the workplace fire safety policy and individual responsibilities.
- Follow emergency evacuation procedures, including use of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).
- Identify different types of fire extinguishers and their safe use.
- Respond safely to a fire alarm and practise effective evacuation techniques.
- Understand the importance of regular fire drills, checks, and maintenance of equipment.
- Link fire safety responsibilities to CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (Safe and Well-Led).
Who is it for?
Carers, support workers, nurses, managers, and administrative staff in residential, supported living, domiciliary, and community care.
Delivery:
Face-to-face
Includes case studies, reflective discussions, and scenario-based activities.
Health and Safety Awareness Training
This course provides staff with the essential knowledge and responsibilities for maintaining health and safety in care settings. It covers workplace hazards, risk assessment, accident prevention, and staff duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and CQC standards. Learners will understand how to keep themselves, colleagues, and the people they support safe, while promoting a culture of responsibility and compliance.
Course Summary
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the importance of health and safety in care environments.
- Recognise staff and employer responsibilities under key legislation.
- Identify common workplace hazards and how to prevent accidents.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment and safe systems of work.
- Apply infection prevention and control measures.
- Use PPE and equipment safely and correctly.
- Respond to incidents, accidents, and emergencies in line with policies.
- Understand fire safety, manual handling basics, and COSHH awareness.
- Accurately record and report health and safety concerns or incidents.
- Who is it for?
Who is it for?
Carers, support workers, nurses, managers, and administrative staff in residential, supported living, domiciliary, and community care.
Delivery:
Face-to-face, online, or blended learning.
Includes case studies, reflective discussions, and scenario-based activities.