Workplace Safety Essentials
Basic Fire Safety Awareness for Care Homes
Fire safety training tailored for care home staff, covering fire chemistry, common causes, building safety features, extinguisher use and evacuation procedures specific to vulnerable residents
From £25 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
- Gatehouse Awards
- IIRSM
- IOSH
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: 60 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: Gatehouse Awards, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: employees of care and residential homes
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This training is designed for anyone working within a care home setting who needs to understand fire risks and safe response.
- Care home staff responsible for the safety of residents and colleagues
- Employees new to a care home environment requiring fire awareness training
- Care providers meeting legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- Why fires occur — A brief explanation of why fires start
- Fire prevention — Actions to help prevent fires starting
- Actions when fire occurs — Actions to take when a fire occurs
- Care home context — Information specific to care and residential home employees
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by Gatehouse Awards, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this course different from the standard Basic Fire Safety course
It covers the same core content as the Basic Fire Safety course but includes additional material tailored specifically for employees working in care homes.
How long does the course take to complete
The course is based on 60 minutes of video content, though actual completion time may vary depending on loading and question response time.
How long does the course take?
60 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by Gatehouse Awards, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
