The purpose of the Responsible Person Training is to provide “sufficient training and knowledge” to those nominated persons to provide them with a suitable level of competence to carry out the role of Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
The package will provide detailed information on the following:
- The legal requirement for a Responsible Person
- Relevant Persons and how they link in with the role
- Competent Persons and how they link in with the role
- Main responsibilities including
- Fire Risk Assessment (using the agreed Basildon District Council Template)
- General Fire Precautions
- Reducing the risk of fire and spread of fire (Compartmentation)
- Managing the Means of Escape
- Emergency Lighting
- Fire Fighting and Detection
- Procedures in the Event of Fire
- Special and Specific Measures (as appropriate)
- Maintenance of fire fighting equipment
- Providing Information for Relevant Persons
- Staff Training Requirements
- Fire Safety Policy
- Record Keeping
The training will last two days and will be provided by a senior consultant with a minimum of the CFPA European Diploma in Fire Prevention and over 10 years experience within fire safety and training. At the end of the course delegates will complete a written test to demonstrate that they have reached the appropriate level of competence to undertake the role requested of them.
