Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
A/616/8409
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the causes of different types of domestic and leisure fire and emergency incidents.

Causes of fires could include: chemical, petrol, combustible materials, human error, equipment failure, arson, terrorism, road traffic accidents.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the causes of different domestic and leisure fires.
  • 1.2
    Describe the causes of different emergency incidents to which public services respond.

2

Know about fire and accident safety legislation.

Legislation could include: Fire Precautions Act (1974), Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997, amended in 1999; licensing of premises and fire certificates, gas and electrical safety regulation, HAZCHEM, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 1988 (COSHH), Reporting of Injuries, Diseases or Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR).

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Outline the main elements of fire and emergency incident safety legislation.
  • 2.2
    Outline some of the key ways in which legislation helps reduce fire and accidents.

3

Understand domestic and leisure fire and incident prevention measures.

Prevention could include: housekeeping, smoke detectors, sprinklers, risk assessment, fire wardens, CCTV, training, information.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Explain how individuals and organisations can help prevent domestic and leisure fire and emergency incidents.
  • 3.2
    Explain the role of public services in fire and emergency incident prevention.

4

Understand the practical work undertaken by the public and emergency services in dealing with fires and incidents.

Roles and responsibilities could include: firefighting, fire investigation, awareness training, equipment checks, 24-hour response, road traffic accident.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain the roles and responsibilities of different public services in dealing with emergency incidents and the need for interaction between the services.
  • 4.2
    Assess the effectiveness of a specific public service in a given emergency situation.