Qualification Structure and Aims
L41: Fire risk assessment fundamental principles
Undertaken as a 5-day class-based course, providing the underpinning framework for practical fire risk assessments including:
- The legal framework
- Building construction and the risks posed from fire
- Fire growth and hazard identification
- Fire safety in the protection of people at risk
Post course assessment is through a written response to a series of essay-style questions within four weeks of undertaking the course.
L42: Health, Safety, and Security
The aim of this unit is to:
- develop knowledge, understanding and skills to contribute to the health, safety and security of the workplace
- demonstrate effective working relationships
- conduct fire risk assessments in a professional and ethical manner, complying with organisational and legal requirements
Assessment is through a written response to a series of essay-style questions and may require a professional discussion with your assessor.
L43: Advanced principles and concepts for fire risk assessment
Undertaken as a 4-day class-based course, this module builds on your knowledge of fire risk assessment including:
- Building designation and risk profiling
- Fire and smoke dynamics
- Fire suppression and firefighting
Assessment requires post-course work on our online platform to continue to build your portfolio of evidence.
L44: Prepare to undertake fire risk assessments
Undertaken as a self-study module, you will be need to meet criteria including:
- Determine the necessary level of competence
- Ensure the necessary level of resource
- Ensure that responsibilities are understood and agreed
L45: Undertake and report on fire risk assessments for all buildings (except complex buildings)
You will be required to complete a minimum of 3 fire risk assessments over a variety of building types and provide the specified evidence to achieve this unit.
Assessment
You will be required to complete a portfolio of evidence consisting of self-study, in-class assessment, and practical examples of work. You will be required to complete a minimum of 3 fire risk assessments and provide the specified additional evidence to achieve this qualification. The total qualification time for this certificate is 470 hours.