The FPA's Level 5 Certificate Fire Risk Assessment qualification, accredited by FireQual, provides you with the advanced knowledge and skills to undertake fire risk assessments in high risk buildings and premises. This qualification enables learners to interpret and apply fire safety legislation effectively and to critically evaluate fire safety measures and management systems.
This Level 5 fire risk assessment course is designed to formally acknowledge the expertise of fire risk assessors operating at an Advanced level, ensuring their practices align with industry standards. It is particularly aimed at in-house fire risk assessors, independent fire safety consultants, and those appointed by a Responsible Person or Duty Holder to conduct fire risk assessments in high risk buildings and premises.
This qualification has replaced the CFPA Diploma in Fire Prevention and offers a learning and development pathway aligned with the Advanced competency level outlined in BS 8674:2025.
Learning outcomes
This advanced fire risk assessment course delivers an in-depth exploration of key areas with the following learning objectives:
- Apply principles to analyse complex information when undertaking fire risk assessments in buildings or premises that can be categorised as presenting a high risk
- Interpret and satisfy all legal and statutory obligations so as to promote and enable statutory compliance in buildings and premises that can be categorised as presenting a high risk
- Critically evaluate the requirements and limitations of specific fire safety measures that are required to mitigate fire development, growth and spread
- Apply an understanding of principles of building and premises design, construction, and maintenance
- Critically evaluate fire safety management systems used in buildings and premises that can be categorised as presenting a high risk
Certification
- FireQual Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Fire Risk Assessment (RQF Level 5) - 610/6234/0
Successful completion of this course entitles learners to use post nominal letters.
The FPA has been awarded Direct Claim Status (DCS) for this qualification in recognition of the quality of its processes, procedures, delivery, assessment, and learner experience. DCS allows the FPA to claim learners’ qualification certificates without having to wait for an external quality assurance audit, meaning that learners do not experience delays in receiving proof of achievement and can be confident in the service they will experience.
How to apply
Entry requirements for this qualification include evidence of completing the FireQual Level 4 Certificate in Intermediate Fire Risk Assessment (610/6275/3) or equivalent.
Alternatively, candidates may evidence competence through prior experience in undertaking fire risk assessments in moderate-risk premises.
Learners should have suitable literacy, numeracy, and communications skills, and access to appropriate premises and equipment for the assessment.
A deposit of £250 + VAT is required upon application. This amount is non-refundable and will be applied toward the total course cost.
Download our application form here and return this to training@thefpa.co.uk.
FPA members will receive a 10% discount.
Download our training course prospectus.
Do you have multiple employees who require fire safety training?
Booking an onsite course could be a more cost-effective and flexible solution for your business. We provide onsite training for a range of clients from varying industries such as construction, education and care homes. Whether it's fire warden training or fire risk assessment training, we can deliver the course on site, hassle-free. We will arrange for materials to arrive in advance, send one of our expert trainers to your venue and can even tailor the course should this be required. You can find out more about on-site training here.
All pricing is subject to VAT. The price for this qualification including VAT is £4,500.00.