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Fire hazards
Understand common workplace fire causes, the fire triangle, combustion products and how fire and smoke can spread.
Fire Safety Qualification · Level 2
Highfield Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety
Develop a stronger understanding of workplace fire hazards, fire prevention, risk control and emergency responsibilities. Explore the HABC Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Training terminology and the current Highfield qualification with Foremost Institute for Health and Safety in Abu Dhabi.
QualificationInternational Level 2
SubjectWorkplace Fire Safety
LocationAbu Dhabi, UAE
Learn to recognise
The hazards.
The risks.
The responsibilities.
Understand the principles of workplace fire prevention and effective fire safety management.
Understanding the qualification
A Structured Approach to Workplace Fire Safety
The Highfield Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety develops an understanding of workplace fire hazards, preventive measures and the principles of effective fire safety management. It provides a structured foundation for understanding how organisations and individuals contribute to reducing fire-related risks.
The learning focus
Recognising risks. Understanding controls. Supporting safety.
What the qualification covers
Three essential areas of fire safety knowledge
The qualification brings together the principles that support safer workplaces and a clearer understanding of fire safety responsibilities.
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Risk control
Explore workplace fire prevention, means of escape, alarm arrangements, extinguishing principles and firefighting systems.
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Fire safety management
Understand employer and employee responsibilities, workplace fire safety inspections and the stages of fire risk assessment.
This qualification develops knowledge and understanding of workplace fire safety. It should not be confused with a separate practical firefighting qualification or specialist fire risk assessor certification.
Understanding fire behaviour
How Does a Workplace Fire Start?
Understanding workplace fire hazards begins with knowing how combustion occurs. The fire triangle explains the three essential elements that support an ordinary fire: heat, fuel and oxygen. Exploring these elements helps learners understand ignition sources, combustible materials and the conditions that can allow a fire to develop.
Select an element to explore its role in combustion
Explore the three elements
The fire triangle explained
Choose each element to understand why it matters in workplace fire prevention.
Source of ignition
Heat
Heat provides the energy needed to raise a combustible material to its ignition temperature. Electrical faults, hot surfaces, friction and open flames can all become potential ignition sources.
Workplace examples
Hot workElectrical faultsOverheated equipment
Key principle
Fire prevention involves identifying and controlling potential ignition sources, managing combustible materials and understanding the conditions that support combustion. Recognising these factors is an important foundation for workplace fire risk awareness and safer working practices.
Workplace fire protection
From Fire Prevention to Emergency Response
Effective workplace fire safety involves more than responding after a fire starts. It requires an understanding of preventive measures, early warning, safe evacuation and the systems used to protect people and property.
A systematic approach
Fire protection begins with understanding the controls.
The qualification introduces the principles of fire prevention, means of escape, raising the alarm, portable firefighting equipment and common fixed fire protection systems.
The protection pathway
Prevention → ProtectionFour connected areas of workplace fire safety
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Before a firePrevent
Identify potential ignition sources, control combustible materials, maintain equipment and encourage safe workplace practices.
Housekeeping · Maintenance · Safe storage
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Recognise earlyDetect
Understand how fire detection arrangements identify signs of fire and help initiate an appropriate warning.
Detection systems · Alarm arrangements
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Protect peopleEscape
Understand the importance of suitable escape routes, emergency exits, evacuation arrangements and keeping escape paths clear.
Escape routes · Exit signs · Evacuation
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Follow proceduresRespond
Recognise the principles of firefighting equipment, the purpose of fixed fire protection systems and the importance of following workplace emergency procedures.
Portable equipment · Fixed systems · Procedures
Fire warden responsibilities
Understanding the Role of a Workplace Fire Warden
Fire wardens have an important role in supporting workplace fire safety arrangements. Their responsibilities may include routine awareness, helping communicate emergency procedures and supporting evacuation in accordance with their organisation's arrangements.
Preparedness · Communication · Responsibility
A clear understanding of responsibilities can make a difference during an emergency.
Explore an emergency scenario
Select a stage to exploreHow responsibilities change over time
Scenario 01NORMAL OPERATIONS
Fire safety starts before an emergency.
A nominated fire warden may help maintain awareness of workplace fire arrangements, report hazards, support housekeeping standards and encourage employees to keep escape routes clear.
Responsibilities to understand
- Remain familiar with workplace fire procedures.
- Report blocked exits and potential fire hazards.
- Understand alarm arrangements and evacuation routes.
- Support workplace fire safety awareness.
Fire warden duties depend on the organisation's emergency arrangements, assigned responsibilities and workplace procedures. A fire warden should not put themselves or others at risk by attempting to fight a fire or entering an unsafe area. The priority is to follow the established evacuation procedure and support the safe movement of people.
Is this qualification relevant to you?
Who Should Attend the Level 2 Fire Safety Course?
This qualification is intended for people who have a role in, or need an understanding of, workplace fire safety. Explore the professional groups who may benefit from understanding fire hazards, risk controls and emergency responsibilities.
Professional roles05 groups
Select a role to explore its relevance to workplace fire safety.
Workplace leadership
Build a stronger understanding of workplace fire safety.
Managers who oversee workplace operations can benefit from understanding fire hazards, workplace fire risk controls, employer responsibilities and the principles of fire safety management.
Why it matters
Understand how fire safety arrangements, responsibilities and risk controls contribute to a safer working environment.
Fire safety managementWorkplace responsibilitiesRisk control
Audience01
The qualification is designed for workplace fire safety awareness and management principles. It does not, by itself, appoint someone as a fire warden, certify a fire risk assessor or replace workplace-specific emergency training.
Workplace fire safety · Level 2Qualification specificationInternational qualification
Highfield Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety
Understand the structure, subject areas and learning outcomes of this internationally titled fire safety qualification. It develops knowledge of workplace fire hazards, risk control, fire safety management and nominated fire warden responsibilities.
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Fire safety · Level 2HIGHFIELDQualification information
Qualification level
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An international fire safety qualification covering workplace hazards, preventive controls, fire safety management and nominated fire warden responsibilities.
Qualification subjectFire Safety
Qualification profile
OverviewAwarding organisationHighfield
Qualification levelLevel 2
Qualification typeInternational Award
Subject areaFire Safety
Important qualification note
The qualification title and award details should be checked against the current Highfield specification and the registration selected by the approved centre.
Workplace fire safety knowledgeHighfield Level 2
What you will learn
Four core learning outcomes
The qualification develops understanding across four interconnected areas of workplace fire safety.
Workplace fire hazards and risks
Understand common causes of workplace fires, the fire triangle, combustion products, and the hazards associated with fire and smoke.
Workplace fire risk control
Understand how fire hazards can be identified and controlled, including escape routes, fire detection, alarm systems, extinguishing principles and common firefighting equipment.
Fire safety management
Understand workplace fire safety responsibilities, the principles of fire safety inspections and the stages involved in a fire risk assessment.
The role of a nominated fire warden
Understand routine fire warden duties, emergency responsibilities, actions when an alarm sounds and the key points of a workplace fire safety briefing.
Assessment approach
Knowledge-based assessment
The qualification is assessed through a multiple-choice examination. Assessment arrangements, examination requirements and pass criteria should be confirmed against the current qualification specification and centre arrangements.
Assessment typeMultiple choice
Qualification information is based on the Highfield Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety specification. Always refer to the current official Highfield documentation for definitive qualification requirements.
Why train with FIHS?
Develop workplace fire safety knowledge with Foremost Institute.
At Foremost Institute for Health and Safety (FIHS), we focus on helping learners understand the principles behind workplace fire safety. Our HABC Level 2 Fire Safety training page introduces the Highfield Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety and its key learning areas, supporting individuals and organisations exploring fire safety training in Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
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The FIHS approach
Workplace fire safety educationWhat you can expect
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Workplace-relevant learning
Explore fire hazards, workplace fire risk controls, fire safety management and the responsibilities associated with nominated fire wardens.
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A structured qualification journey
Build your understanding around the learning outcomes of the Highfield Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety.
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Professional training support
Receive course information and guidance from the FIHS team about the qualification, registration arrangements and available training options.
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Abu Dhabi-based training provider
Contact Foremost Institute for Health and Safety to discuss workplace fire safety training requirements in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.
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