Emergency Incidents in Public Services

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/506/3467
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the causes of different types of domestic and leisure fire and emergency incidents.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the causes of different domestic and leisure fires.
  • 1.2
    Describe the causes of different emergency incidents to which public services respond.
2

Know about fire and accident safety legislation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Outline the main elements of fire and emergency incident safety legislation.
  • 2.2
    Outline some of the key ways in which legislation helps reduce fire and accidents.
3

Understand domestic and leisure fire and incident prevention measures.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Explain how individuals and organisations can help prevent domestic and leisure fire and emergency incidents.
  • 3.2
    Explain the role of public services in fire and emergency incident prevention.
4

Understand the practical work undertaken by the public and emergency services in dealing with fires and incidents.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain the roles and responsibilities of different public services in dealing with emergency incidents and the need for interaction between the services.
  • 4.2
    Assess the effectiveness of a specific public service in a given emergency situation.