Objective:
Will enable responsible persons, to conduct suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments in low and medium risk premises

Who will benefit:
People with fire safety responsibilities at work. It is particularly relevant for those who contribute to, or conduct and review fire risk assessments. It will enable them to identify preventative and protective measures within low and medium fire risk workplaces. Holders of the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of IOSH. The qualification also meets the academic requirements for technician status within the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) and practical experience may give associate membership of the same

Pre-course requirements:
No previous health and safety knowledge is required although it is advisable that candidates have an understanding of the basic practical aspects of Health & Safety. It should also be noted that the examination includes an open book examination and the conducting of a fire risk assessment

Programme: This is a standalone qualification (No other unit qualification required)
The qualification is divided into two units, each of which is assessed separately:
Unit FSC1 – Open Book Examination (24 hours)
Unit FSC2 – A practical assessment to be carried out in your workplace (or other workplace) and  submitted by email to SETA

Elements for the Fire Safety Certificate:
• Managing fire Safety
• Principles of fire and explosion
• Fuel, oxygen and ignition sources and control measures
• Fire protection of buildings
• Safety of people in the event of fire
• Fire risk assessment

Duration:
5 days plus one day open book examination (24 hours)
Also 20 hours of suggested self-study time

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​What can my employer gain from this qualification?
• A safer workplace – Fire safety is important. It protects people from injury and loss of life. It protects your property, your assets and your investment. People with the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management know how to help employers avoid the damaging and sometimes catastrophic losses that result from fire.
• Legal compliance – UK fire legislation places responsibilities on employers and those in control of premises. Fire risks must be assessed and minimised and the safety of people should be safeguarded in the event of a fire. The NEBOSH National Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate is designed to help meet these legal duties
• Return on investment – An employee with a NEBOSH National Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate has a practical set of skills that brings real value to the modern
workplace.