NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

There are no specific pre-requisites but a good command of English language is essential in order to take advantage of the full learner experience.

It is essential that individuals allocate a minimum of 5 hours self-directed study per week.

The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety is ideal for:

• Those responsible for fire safety in low to medium risk workplaces
• Health and Safety managers
• Facilities Managers
• Health and safety representatives within businesses.

This relevant and respected fire safety qualification will help you to:

• Gain a solid technical foundation to build on through practical application and experience
• Positively influence fire safety behaviours and improve fire safety culture
• Learn fire safety techniques that are based on global best practice
• Provide valuable in-house fire safety expertise for you workplace
• Advance your career by gaining specialist fire safety knowledge
• Avoid the damaging and sometimes catastrophic losses that result from fire.

This focused qualification helps you learn and develop fire safety skills which can be applied in workplaces anywhere in the world.

On completion of the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety you will have the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand fire and explosion protection and prevention principles
• Carry out an effective fire risk assessment in a low to medium risk workplace

For this qualification you should plan your study around a minimum of 28 taught hours and approximately 20 hours of private study and background reading.

Assessments
This qualification has a two-step assessment process which consists of:

An open book examination: you will be able to complete this at home or in another safe and suitable location where you can concentrate. You will be presented with a scenario that describes a realistic workplace and situation. You will then be asked to carry out a series of tasks using evidence presented in the scenario as well as the underpinning knowledge you have gained through your studies and revision.

You will have 24 hours to complete and submit your paper - though you should be able to complete it in 4-5 hours.

A practical fire risk assessment: the fire risk assessment has been developed around fire risk assessment standards such as the Home Office fire guidance and PAS79-1:2020.

The time needed to complete the fire risk assessment is not restricted. We do, however, recommend that you take around three hours to complete all four parts of the assessment. We feel that the three hours will allow you to show your understanding of the assessment requirements and complete a good quality fire risk assessment.

Both assessments will be marked by an external examiner appointed by NEBOSH. These examiners are chosen for their experience and expertise to ensure that learners are assessed by the very best from our industry.

*Please note the price includes course, exam, registration fees and book.  Resit fees are additional.