The Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment is a new qualification being developed as part of the sector’s response to the upcoming publication of the new British Standard (BS8674: Built Environment: Framework for Competence of Individual Fire Risk Assessors – Code of Conduct), set to go live in April 2025.
The qualification represents the foundation level of competence for fire risk assessors and is aligned with the new competency framework. It has been developed in collaboration with sector experts through a dedicated working group, ensuring the content reflects current industry expectations and good practice.
This consultation seeks to gather feedback from the sector to ensure the qualification meets industry needs and supports a robust, standardised approach to fire risk assessor training.
You can request a copy of the draft units by email [email protected].
The consultation is open for responses until 28 April 2025.
Take part in the consultationFurther development is planned to introduce Intermediate and Advanced level qualifications, supporting a clear, progressive development pathway within the sector. Find out more about qualifications in development for this new standard.
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