Fire safety training
SEPS Fire Safety Advisers offer several types of fire safety training. All courses are free of charge and are for University staff or students only. Bespoke courses are also provided in some areas where there are specific fire safety needs.
Introductory Fire Safety training
All members of staff are expected to complete an Introductory Fire Safety Awareness course on joining the University. We recommend that this training be repeated at 3-yearly intervals, as a refresher. In combination with periodic fire drills and local information provided by the School or Service in which the individual works, this will provide an understanding of the actions needed to prevent fire and how best to respond in the event of fire. First completion by a member of staff is recorded in their individual HR learning and development record. The course is hosted in Moodle and can be accessed via the link above.
Postgraduate student are also strongly encouraged to complete this course.
Fire Safety Coordinator training
Training for members of staff appointed as local Fire Safety Coordinators, or with similar fire safety management duties, is provided by a 1/2 day course covering fire safety in greater detail and explaining the tasks that those in such roles may need to undertake in their working area. This is a face-to-face course delivered by one of the SEPS Fire Safety Advisers. The course is typically held within the Isabella Elder Building but can be delivered locally to groups of staff based in other locations.
Anyone newly appointed as a Fire Safety Coordinator should contact the SEPS Fire Safety team to advise of their role and will be supported in this both on site and via this course. (See Contact US page)
Fire Warden training
This course runs for approximately 3 hours and is a face-to-face course delivered by one of the SEPS Fire Safety Advisers. The course is typically held within the Isabella Elder Building but can be delivered locally to groups of staff based in other locations. It is intended to equip anyone appointed by their School or Service as a Fire Warden with the knowledge and skills needed for this role.
BOOK A TRAINING PLACE
These courses are normally held in the Conference Room of the Isabella Elder Building which is located on the first floor. PLEASE NOTE if you are unable to access the first floor of a building with no lift please advise safety@glasgow.ac.uk as soon as possible so that alternative arrangements can be made.
We plan to run courses on the date(s) shown below. To check availability please book a course via CoreHR – in the employee dashboard select the learning and development box then enter keyword i.e. first aid then press search. This will take you to “Book a course”, the two options of 2 day first aid refresher and 3 day first aid training will come up. Click “3 dot” menu to the right then select “Request to attend a course”, this will then give you a list of course dates and availability, select the course dates which suits you then complete “Your Request Details” and press submit. Once you have booked your course, please email safety@glasgow.ac.uk the project number to charge the course to. Also if you wish to put your name on the waiting list for the next course you should email safety@glasgow.ac.uk.
Dates for Fire Safety Coordinator Courses
27/01/2025, 09.30-13.00 hrs
21/02/2025, 09.30-13.00 hrs
26/03/2025, 09.30-13.00 hrs
22/04/2025, 09.30-13.00 hrs
02/06/2025, 09.30-13.00 hrs
Dates for Fire Warden Courses
13/01/2025, 09.30-12.30 hrs
07/02/2025, 13.00-16.00 hrs
18/03/2025, 09.30-12.30 hrs
16/04/2025, 09.30-12.30 hrs
19/05/2025, 09.30-12.30 hrs