FAA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF)

ire safety awareness is an essential part of maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure staff understand fire prevention measures, emergency procedures, and their role in reducing fire risks within the working environment. The FAA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness provides learners with the foundational knowledge needed to contribute towards safer workplaces and support organisational fire safety procedures.

This regulated qualification is designed as an introduction to workplace fire safety and is particularly suitable for new employees, induction programmes, and organisations looking to strengthen overall fire safety awareness across their workforce. The course explores the common causes of workplace fires, the behaviour of fire, fire prevention measures, emergency evacuation procedures, and the safe use of firefighting equipment.

Rather than focusing solely on legislation and theory, this practical course helps learners understand how fire safety principles apply within real workplace environments. Staff will develop confidence in recognising hazards, responding appropriately during emergencies, and understanding how their actions contribute to protecting people, property, and business continuity.

By completing this qualification, organisations can strengthen their safety culture, improve compliance with workplace fire safety legislation, and help ensure employees are prepared to respond safely and effectively in the event of a fire emergency.

Who This Course Is For

This qualification is suitable for employees across all workplace sectors who require a basic understanding of workplace fire safety.

This includes:

• New Employees and Induction Staff
• Office and Administrative Staff
• Care, Education, Hospitality, and Retail Staff
• Facilities and Maintenance Teams
• Warehouse and Industrial Staff
• Volunteers and Temporary Staff
• Any employee requiring introductory fire safety awareness training

Learners must be a minimum of 14 years of age to undertake this qualification.

Key Learning Outcomes

By enrolling your team in this course, they will master how to:

Understand Basic Fire Safety Principles

Develop an understanding of the common causes of workplace fires, how fires behave, and the risks fire presents to people, property, and organisations.

Recognise Workplace Responsibilities

Learn about the duties and responsibilities of employees, employers, and designated fire wardens in maintaining workplace fire safety.

Respond Effectively During Emergencies

Understand the correct actions to take in the event of a workplace fire, including raising the alarm, contacting emergency services, and following evacuation procedures.

Understand Fire Risk Control Measures

Explore the principles of fire prevention, fire risk management, and the active and passive measures used to reduce fire risks within the workplace.

Understand Fire Extinguishing Equipment

Gain awareness of the safe operating parameters for portable firefighting equipment and understand simple checks to ensure equipment remains serviceable and safe to use.

Promote Safer Working Environments

Develop greater confidence in contributing to workplace safety culture through awareness, prevention, and responsible actions.

Flexible Delivery to Suit Your Organisation

We understand that organisations require flexible training options, which is why this qualification offers multiple delivery pathways.

Classroom-Based Delivery

Delivered over a minimum of 4 guided learning hours and completed within 1 day or across a maximum of 2 weeks. Classroom delivery includes trainer-led learning, discussion, and written assessment. Learner ratios are capped at 16 learners per trainer/assessor to maintain high-quality engagement and support.

Distance Learning Delivery

Remote delivery is available through self-study supported by webinars (2 guided learning hours), or continuous live video training (4 guided learning hours). Total Qualification Time is 5 hours, including independent study. Both routes must be completed within 2 weeks, with a maximum of 20 learners per trainer/assessor. Remote assessment uses a professional discussion with the trainer/assessor. Contact us to discuss the route and any learning or access needs before booking.

Important Details

Regulated Qualification

This course leads to the FAA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF), awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA) and regulated by Ofqual.

Entry Recommendations

Learners must be at least 14 years of age. It is recommended that learners hold a minimum Level 1 literacy standard or equivalent to support successful completion of the qualification.

Qualification Validity

The qualification does not expire; however, annual refresher training and ongoing CPD are strongly recommended to ensure learners remain up to date with evolving legislation, workplace policies, and fire safety procedures.

Progression Opportunities

Learners who complete this qualification may progress onto the FAA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety or other FAA health and safety qualifications, including Manual Handling, First Aid, Safeguarding, and First Aid for Mental Health.