- Description
AwareReach delivers this fire safety instructor training in Lebanon as a 40-hour train-the-trainer certification. This certification authorises successful candidates to deliver AwareReach AR-FSA, AR-FEX, and AR-FWM fire safety programmes.
Fire Safety Instructor Training in Lebanon — About This Course
First and foremost, the AR-FFI (Fire and Safety Instructor) certification is the formal qualification for fire safety professionals seeking to become authorised AwareReach instructors. AwareReach designs this fire safety instructor training in Lebanon to develop the instructional design, facilitation, and assessment competencies needed to deliver fire safety training. This ensures delivery to the AwareReach standard.
Additionally, the programme is delivered over five days, balancing instructional theory with extensively observed teaching practice. Furthermore, candidates receive detailed structured feedback from senior AwareReach instructors throughout. This includes facilitation of live extinguisher practical sessions and evacuation exercises.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of AR-FFI, candidates will be able to:
– Apply adult learning principles to design fire safety training sessions for mixed-ability workplace audiences
– Develop lesson plans and materials for AR-FSA, AR-FEX, and AR-FWM delivery to AwareReach standards
– Facilitate theory sessions on fire behaviour, prevention, and evacuation with accuracy and engagement
– Plan and safely supervise live fire extinguisher practical sessions and evacuation drills
– Assess learner competence using AwareReach assessment criteria and provide standards-aligned feedback
– Apply AwareReach certification compliance requirements including documentation and record keeping
– Manage venue, equipment, and safety requirements specific to fire safety training environments
– Meet AwareReach Instructor Registry requirements including annual renewal and CPD obligations
Course Structure (40 hours — 5 days)
– Module 1: Fire Safety Pedagogy and Adult Learning in Workplace Contexts (4h)
– Module 2: Lesson Planning and Resource Development to AwareReach Standards (4h)
– Module 3: Delivering Theory Sessions — Fire Behaviour, Prevention, and Evacuation (6h)
– Module 4: Facilitating Practical Sessions — Extinguisher Drills and Evacuation Exercises (6h)
– Module 5: Live Fire Practical Safety Management and Instructor Conduct (4h)
– Module 6: Assessment Design, Marking, and Learner Feedback (4h)
– Module 7: AwareReach Fire Pathway Standards, Compliance, and Documentation (4h)
– Module 8: Observed Teaching Practice — Theory Session (4h)
– Module 9: Observed Teaching Practice — Practical Session (4h)
Assessment
Written Examination — 40 multiple-choice questions on instructional practice and fire safety standards, 60 minutes. Consequently, candidates must achieve a minimum of 85% to pass.
Practical Assessment — Two observed teaching assessments — one theory and one practical live-fire session. Both must be passed to qualify.
Prerequisite
AwareReach requires a valid AR-FFO (Advanced Fire Fighting Officer) certification for enrolment. Additionally, a minimum of 1 year of documented fire safety experience post-AR-FFO is required.
Certification
Successful candidates receive the AR-FFI — Fire and Safety Instructor Certificate, issued under the AwareReach Certification Authority. In addition, the certificate authorises the holder to deliver AR-FSA, AR-FEX, and AR-FWM courses. Overall, this fire safety instructor training in Lebanon is subject to annual renewal. It also has minimum delivery requirements established by the NFPA.
Lead Instructor — Fire Safety Instructor Training
Samir Chekiye leads this fire safety instructor training as Senior Trainer for the Fire and Evacuation pathway.