About the qualification
Qualification Number: 610/5745/9
Operational Start Date: 1st June 2025
Total Qualification Time: 200 hours
Guided Learning: 70 hours
What are the objectives for the Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment qualification?
This qualification was developed as part of the Fire Safety Suite, designed in response to the publication of BS 8674 – Built Environment: Framework for Competence of Individual Fire Risk Assessors – Code of Conduct. This qualification represents the foundation level of competence for fire risk assessors.
The objective of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to carry out effective fire risk assessments in low-risk premises, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practice. It equips learners to understand the role and responsibilities of fire risk assessors, principles of fire development and spread, fire prevention, human behaviour in fire situations, and the application of both passive and active fire protection measures. Learners will develop the competence to assess fire hazards, evaluate existing fire safety measures, recommend improvements, and produce clear, compliant reports, while maintaining professional and ethical standards in line with current fire safety legislation and guidance.
What are the pre-entry requirements for the Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment qualification?
There are no pre-entry requirements for this qualification. However, centres must ensure that learners are able to complete this qualification, for example, through completing a skills scan to ensure they can work at the appropriate level.
For more information, download the Qualification Handbook here:
Qualification Handbook