Unit Award Scheme

LE5868 FIRE SAFETY IN THE HOME

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least two causes of a fire in the home	Student completed work or summary sheet
2	at least two hazards or dangers caused by smoke and flames in a house fire	Student completed work or summary sheet
3	at least two reasons why a fire in a house can spread quickly	Student completed work
4	the meaning of the term 'home escape plan' and how to complete one	Student completed work
5	at least two consequences which a house fire can have on people directly involved, e.g. occupants of the house, and two consequences on people indirectly involved, e.g. Fire and Rescue Services	Student completed work
6	at least two potential psychological problems that can be caused by burn injuries	Summary sheet
7	the meaning of the term 'arson' and at least three consequences of it	Summary sheet
8	at least two aspects of current legislation relating to arson	Summary sheet
9	the meaning of the term 'hoax call' and at least two consequences of these calls to the Fire and Rescue Service	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
10	identify two reasons why it is important to install a smoke detection system in a house	Summary sheet
11	identify at least two short term, and at least two long term effects of burn injuries	Summary sheet
12	at least three different types of incidents that the Fire and Rescue Service may deal with.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 19 December 2005Level - Level One