Course description
CIOB Level 6 Certificate in Fire Safety in Construction
Following the Grenfell inquiry, Dame Judith Hackitt produced a recommendations report that outlined the improvements that the sector should make to prevent this type of incident from reoccurring in the future.
The report identified the need for a more joined up approach to working should be implemented (The Golden Thread of Information).This course is designed to improve fire safety awareness for construction industry managers and those responsible for managing fire safety in the workplace. The course covers current and upcoming legislation, building design, fire risk assessments, fire science, and human behavior in regards to fire safety.
You will learn how to effectively manage and implement fire safety systems, enhancing the safety of building occupants and complying with fire safety laws to reduce the occurrence of fires.
**This course qualifies for a CITB grant of up to £600, for further information, please contact CITB directly.**
To enrol: Please send your CV to us and our Trainers will determine if you are eligible for the course.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course has been designed for:
- Managers in construction who have a responsibility for fire safety
- Facilities managers
- Managers who have a responsibility for fire safety in the workplace
- Directors who manage a property services department
- Board members who would like to know more about fire safety
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Evaluate the role of the Building Safety Manager with regards to Legislation, regulation and enforcement in buildings covered by the Fire Safety Order
- Assess the role and responsibilities of the Local Authority Fire Service
- Describe the principles of building design and construction
- Evaluate the aims of the fire risk assessment process
- Assess the principles of fire behaviour
- Assess the impact of human behaviour on the outcomes of a fire
- Apply effective fire safety management systems
Training Course Content
The course is in 2 units, and will cover the following:
Unit 1 – Fire Safety Legislation for Construction
- Legislation, Regulation & Enforcement
- Role and responsibilities of the Local Authority Fire Service
- Building Design and Building Construction
Unit 2 – Fire Safety Management for Construction
- Principles of fire behaviour to high risk buildings
- Impact of human behaviour on the outcomes of a fire in high risk buildings
- Aims of the fire risk assessment process
Course delivery details
Each unit will deliver the content using the following resources in order to give a rich and informative experience:
- Instructional eLearning
- Course reading materials
- Case studies and practical exercises.
- Online forum for tutor and Participants
- Live workshops with your tutor
Why choose Chartered Institute of Building
The world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.
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Expenses
Course Price: £1500.00+ VAT