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Qualification details

HABC Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (QCF)
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Qualification summary

The HABC Level 2 Award in Fire Safety is aimed at learners who have some responsibility for fire safety or who undertake the role of a Fire Warden. It provides the knowledge and understanding of hazards and risks and how they can be controlled. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees and explains the role of the Fire Warden.

Qualification details

501/1448/7
HABC - Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance
2
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2010
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2010
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2013
Certification end date:
31/12/2015
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
The qualification is effective as a standalone programme of learning for those who have some responsibility for fire safety. Further progression routes could include the L3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment or a range of NVQs in Health and Safety.
No specific job occupation
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
1
1
9
Pass
Multiple Choice Examination
None.
None.
n/a
This qualification consists of a single mandatory unit of 1 credit.
  • A  -  Fire Safety Principles
    Mandatory
    Credit Value required: Minimum 1, Maximum 1.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 1, Maximum 1.