SAMSON TRAINING
Where Experience Meets Excellence
Reduce the risk of ineffective evacuation training, inconsistent emergency procedures, and unsafe evacuation practices through practical instructor training designed to develop competent trainers who can deliver safe, compliant, and confident Evacuation Chair instruction.
Course Outline
The Real Cost of Poor Evacuation Training
• Consequences of inadequate evacuation planning and training
• Risks associated with evacuating mobility-impaired individuals
• Delays during emergency evacuations and business disruption
• Legal and organisational responsibilities during emergencies
• Lessons learned from real evacuation incidents
Understanding the Evacuation Chair Instructor Role
• Responsibilities of an Evacuation Chair Instructor
• Instructor professionalism and learner engagement
• Planning and delivering structured evacuation chair training
• Creating a safe learning environment for practical instruction
• Maintaining instructional standards and competency
Adult Learning Principles & Training Techniques
• Understanding adult learning principles
• Adapting delivery to different learning styles
• Delivering engaging classroom presentations
• Practical coaching and demonstration techniques
• Facilitating realistic evacuation scenarios
Planning & Delivering Evacuation Chair Training
• Structuring instructor-led training sessions
• Preparing lesson plans and training resources
• Delivering practical demonstrations safely
• Coaching correct evacuation chair techniques
• Managing group participation and practical exercises
Practical Assessment & Learner Evaluation
• Assessing learner competence
• Observing safe operating techniques
• Providing constructive coaching and feedback
• Conducting practical assessments
• Supporting learner confidence and continuous improvement
Safe Operation & Practical Demonstration
• Equipment familiarisation
• Pre-use inspection procedures
• Safe deployment and storage
• Stairway evacuation techniques
• Communication between operators
• Managing different evacuation scenarios
• Safe handling principles during emergency evacuation
Maintaining Quality & Compliance
• Instructor responsibilities for quality assurance
• Maintaining training documentation and competency records
• Delivering consistent training standards
• Reviewing and updating instructional materials
• Supporting organisational emergency preparedness
Organisational Responsibility & Safety Culture
• Promoting inclusive emergency planning
• Supporting Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)
• Instructor responsibilities in maintaining organisational competence
• Encouraging refresher training and ongoing practice
• Embedding evacuation preparedness into workplace safety culture
Evacuation Chair Instruction as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Maintaining instructor competency
• Continuous professional development
• Reviewing emergency evacuation procedures
• Monitoring learner competence
• Supporting continual improvement in evacuation preparedness
Who the Course Is For
This course is suitable for individuals responsible for delivering evacuation chair training or managing emergency evacuation procedures, including:
• Health & Safety Managers
• Health & Safety Officers
• Fire Safety Managers
• Fire Wardens & Fire Marshals
• Facilities Managers
• Building & Estates Managers
• Learning & Development Professionals
• Emergency Response Coordinators
• Healthcare Managers
• Care Home Managers
• Educational Facility Managers
• Trainers responsible for emergency evacuation instruction
Participants should have previous experience using evacuation chairs or have completed Evacuation Chair Operator Training before attending.
Why This Training Is Important
Risk Management
Competent instructors help ensure evacuation chair operators can safely evacuate mobility-impaired persons during emergencies, reducing the risk of injury and delays.
Legal Responsibility
Irish employers must establish suitable emergency evacuation arrangements, including provisions for individuals requiring assisted evacuation.
Compliance
Instructor training supports organisational competency, emergency planning, and workplace compliance with Irish fire safety and health and safety legislation.
Organisational Capability
Developing internal instructors enables organisations to maintain high training standards, improve emergency preparedness, and reduce reliance on external providers.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
• Understand the responsibilities of an Evacuation Chair Instructor
• Apply adult learning principles to practical evacuation training
• Deliver structured evacuation chair training programmes
• Demonstrate safe evacuation chair techniques
• Assess learner competence effectively
• Maintain high standards of instructional quality
• Support organisational emergency evacuation planning and preparedness
Course Format & Delivery
Instructor-led classroom learning
• Practical equipment demonstrations
• Peer teaching exercises
• Scenario-based evacuation activities
• Practical coaching and competency assessment
Delivered:
• In-person
The course combines instructional methodology with extensive practical exercises to develop competent Evacuation Chair Instructors.
Irish Legislation Supported
This training supports employer obligations under:
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007
• Fire Services Acts 1981 & 2003
• Building Regulations Technical Guidance Document B (Fire Safety)
• HSA guidance on emergency planning and evacuation procedures
Irish legislation requires employers to:
• Develop appropriate emergency evacuation procedures
• Provide suitable information, instruction, and training
• Consider the evacuation needs of all building occupants, including those with reduced mobility
• Maintain competent personnel to support emergency evacuation arrangements
Why Choose Samson Training
Samson Training delivers professional instructor development focused on practical competence, confidence, and consistent emergency evacuation training.
Our approach emphasises:
• Practical instructor development
• Adult learning best practice
• Real workplace evacuation scenarios
• High-quality coaching techniques
• Observation-led learning and assessment
• Consistent professional delivery
We position Evacuation Chair Instructors as key contributors to inclusive emergency planning, helping organisations build confident operators and strengthen emergency preparedness.
FAQ's
What is the Evacuation Chair Instructor Course?
The course prepares experienced evacuation chair operators to confidently plan, deliver, and assess Evacuation Chair Training within workplace environments.
Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for Health & Safety professionals, Fire Safety personnel, Facilities Managers, Emergency Response Coordinators, trainers, and individuals responsible for delivering evacuation chair training.
Do I need previous Evacuation Chair experience?
Yes. Participants should have previous experience operating evacuation chairs or have completed Evacuation Chair Operator Training before attending.
Does the course include practical teaching assessments?
Yes. Participants complete practical teaching sessions, equipment demonstrations, and competency assessments throughout the programme.
Can organisations develop their own in-house instructors?
Yes. The course enables organisations to build internal instructor capability and maintain ongoing evacuation chair competency programmes.
Is this course suitable for healthcare and public buildings?
Yes. It is suitable for healthcare, education, hospitality, offices, public buildings, residential care, manufacturing, and any workplace with multi-storey premises.
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