Aims and objectives:

The aim of the Lead Fire Warden Competence Standard assessment programme is to formally assess the candidate in the role of the Lead Fire Warden during an emergency situation in a simulated environment.

The competence statements contained in this standard provide a clear description of performance in the workplace:

• What practioners are expected to do
• The underpinning knowledge and skills they would require to enable them to do what was expected
• How they could demonstrate what was expected of them
• How their performance would be assessed

Target audience:

The Lead Fire Warden Competence Standard programme is designed for personnel who are about to be appointed to a Lead Fire Warden role or who are already serving as a Lead Fire Warden.

Delegate pre-requisites:

There are no pre-requisites for the Lead Fire Warden Competence Assessment.

Validity:

2 years