Evacuation Chair Awareness
About Evacuation Chair
 Our evacuation chair course will teach learners how to use and assemble an evacuation chair with confidence. Our trainer will also cover what the term fire refuge point means.
Course Length
Our Evacuation Chair Awareness course is 3 hours long and completed in a half-day. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
The Evacuation Chair Awareness training certificate lasts 12 months (1 year). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate.
Delivery
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12). We also run Evacuation Chair Awareness training course online. Ask about our webinar sessions.
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Evacuation Chair Awareness training course, you will learn how to use an evacuation chair safely under supervision, how to assemble an evacuation chair, when an evacuation chair may be required, and more…
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.

How do you get Certified?
This course is available via an in-house group course for up to 12 delegates. Choose for the course to be delivered either face to face or by a blended learning option, at a time and place convenient to you. Alternatively, learn through one of our scheduled courses at centres located across the UK. Upon completion of this course, a certificate will be awarded.
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Evacuation Chair Awareness Course Outline
- Introduction and explanation.
- How to use an evacuation chair safely under supervision.
- Assembling an evacuation chair with confidence.
- Understand when an evacuation chair may be required to be used.
- Understand the term Fire Refuge Point.
- Demonstrate the balance point of an evacuation chair.
- Experience the feeling of travelling in an evacuation chair.
Speak with one of our training consultants for free advice, no-obligation quotations, and more useful information.
Evacuation Chair Awareness FAQs
What is meant by Evacuation Chair?
An evacuation chair or escape chair is a device manufactured for the smooth descent of stairways in the event of an emergency.
Who is this course for?
The course is designed for anyone working in the care sector. However, it is also appropriate for those working in buildings with a number of floors or large companies with many employees.
How does an evacuation chair course benefit the company?
This course is designed to allow members of staff to safely help others who may not be able to walk, off-site in an emergency who may not be able to walk.
Is there a certificate for this course?
Yes, the successful candidate will be able to download a certificate upon completion of the course.
What are the main points covered?
The course covers many aspects, such as how to use an evacuation chair safely under supervision, understanding when the chair might be needed, and many more aspects.






