British Safety Council is an UK based company Government-regulated awarding organization dedicated to promote excellence in workplace health, safety and environmental management across the world. It offers range of courses from basic to advance to satisfy the needs of people with different proficiency levels.
NIST has collaborated with British Safety Council in 2017 to deliver training on Level 2 Award in Principles of Fire Safety and Principles of Risk Assessment qualifications.
This course covers range of topics to provide solid grounding in the key principles of fire safety practices and procedures. Professionals who are having designated responsibility for workplace fire safety could opt for this course to gain enhanced knowledge in fire safety practices. Upon successful completion of this course, one could be better positioned and stay positive in tackling fire hazards and risks even in diverse and challenging workplace.
Having over a decade of experience in delivering HSE training, NIST is consistently achieving 98% of pass percentage in this course.
§ Educates on how to approach a fire, and what can be done to extinguish fire
§ Gives good knowledge on the use of fire-fighting equipment
§ Enhances awareness of fire prevention measures
§ Guides to undertake a fire risk assessment in the workplace
§ Makes familiar with methods of fire detection and raising the alarm
§ Imparts sound technical knowledge of means of escape and evacuation procedures
§ Helps in adhering to legislative requirements
§ Emphasizes the role of a fire warden in the event of fire
§ Nominated fire wardens
§ Safety professionals
§ Personnel working in the area where there is a higher risk of fire
§ Freshers
§ Suitable for new employees as part of an induction programme
§ It’s a one day specialization course and exam will be conducted on the same day in the evening which is a Multiple Choice Question
§ British Safety Council evaluates the candidate’s answers and certificate will be awarded to successful candidates within 45 days from the date of exam
§ Pass mark is 20 out of 30
About the Course
The aim of this course is to equip learners with the relevant knowledge and practical skills to accurately complete a risk assessment in their own workplace. In addition, this course facilitates learners in making effective qualitative decisions towards health and safety.
Further Progression
As this course provides essential knowledge in safety management systems, principle of hazards and risk management, one can progress on to higher level safety courses like NEBOSH IGC, NEBOSH IDIP and many more with ease.
Career Prospects
After completion of this course at NIST, you will have the opportunity to get employed in Entry-level safety jobs in Oil & gas (shut-down & maintenance activities) and Construction industries especially in Gulf countries.
7. What are the benefits of pursuing of Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment?
7. What are the benefits of pursuing of Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment?
§ Fosters learners’ awareness of the concept of risk assessment
§ Aids to cognizant with the methods used to prioritize risks
§ Provides competence to carry out risk assessment effectively
§ Prevents ill health and injuries in the workplace
§ Helps to comply with workplace safety regulations
§ Creates and maintains a healthier work environment
§ Avoids prosecution, litigation, absence costs and loss of reputation
§ Anyone who has to carry out risk assessments in the workplace or needs to understand the principles of risk assessment process
§ It’s a one day specialization course and exam will be conducted on the same day in the evening which is a Multiple Choice Question
§ British Safety Council evaluates the candidate’s answers and certificate will be awarded to successful candidates within 45 days from the date of exam
§ Pass mark is 20 out of 30
