Overview
The European Confederation of Fire Protection Associations (CFPA) is the formal body, governed by statute, which links the 18 recognised fire safety organisations that exist in the countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area. Founded in 1974, CFPA Europe draws on the extensive resources of its 18 members in working for increasingly high standards of fire safety and reduction of fire loses throughout Europe.
Wider European harmonisation has accelerated the need for a widely recognised fire safety management qualification. CFPA Europe exists to promote the highest standards of fire safety management in both the European Union and EFTA countries.
The CFPA Europe Diploma is recognised in the 18 home countries of the CFPA. Since its introduction there have been approximately 14,000 students awarded the Diploma throughout Europe.
There are a number of routes into the revised CFPA Europe diploma. Prior learning and qualifications may also be taken in to account. The Fire Protection Association is the only UK provider of the Diploma on behalf of the awarding body CFPA Europe. For further details please contact ara Clifford, Curriculum & Qualifications Manager 01608 812 520.
Holders of the CFPA Europe Diploma have the option of progressing onto the CFPA Advanced Europe Diploma and upon successful completion delegates will become eligible to register for the CFPA/MIFireE Conversion Course
Who will benefit?
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fire safety managers from national and multi-national operations
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fire safety professionals and consultants
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local authority personnel
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occupational fire brigade officers
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corporate risk managers
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insurance property surveyors
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those wishing to gain an in-depth knowledge on fire prevention issues
Learning outcomes
The CFPA Europe Diploma offers holders a Europe-wide recognised qualification in fire safety management and prevention. You will develop:
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knowledge and understanding of fire prevention issues at a basic management level
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a clear understanding of the importance of fire control, prevention and its management
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a more comprehensive understanding of fire protection and prevention principles
At selected stages the Fire Protection Association’s CFPA Diploma in Fire Prevention is recognised as fulfilling the academic requirements for membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) at various levels as indicated in our Training Prospectus. Each application to the IFE will be treated as an individual case and applicants assessed against not only academic, but also experience and training criteria, and be expected to show committment to continuing professional development.
Programme
The Diploma is split into three elements:
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One-week residential Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Management course. Further information on this course can be found on the Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Management page.
- Eight individual study units, each requiring approximately 15 hours study: • nature and behaviour of fire • fire detection • fire extinguishment • fire and European law • means of escape • fire protection of buildings • fire insurance and security • management and protection
- Examination: A three-hour written examination completes the course.
Dates
Enrolment is available throughout the year.
Duration
Students are required to complete all elements of the diploma within a maximum of two years
Certification
CFPA Europe Diploma in Fire Prevention
TIFireE (Technician grade membership of the IFE)
Progression opportunities
CFPA Europe Advanced Diploma in Fire Prevention
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