About the qualification
Qualification Number: TBC
SFJ Awards Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
Operational Start Date: 1st April 2027
Total Qualification Time: 235 hours
Guided Learning: 120 hours
What are the objectives for the SFJ Awards Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors) Qualification?
The objective of this qualification is to develop the knowledge and skills required by individuals carrying out fire safety audits. It builds on the knowledge and skills covered in the SFJ Awards Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors) and provides learners with a structured progression route to the SFJ Awards Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors).
SFJ Awards Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors)
Operational Start Date: 1st April 2027
Total Qualification Time: 435 hours
Guided Learning: 260 hours
What are the objectives for the SFJ Awards Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors) Qualification?
The SFJ Awards Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors) is mandatory for apprentices undertaking the Level 4 Fire Safety Inspector apprenticeship (ST0746). The qualification is therefore aligned with the apprenticeship standard.
The objective of this qualification is to develop the knowledge and skills of individuals who have responsibility for undertaking fire safety inspections in complex premises. An inspector has a comprehensive understanding of fire safety regulation, risk reduction and relevant guidance and can competently apply this to the premises which fall within their remit. People in this role may be employed by a Fire and Rescue Service, or they may work for an organisation in the public, private or not for profit sector.
What are the pre-entry requirements for these SFJ Awards Level 4 Qualifications?
Centres must carry out an initial assessment or skills scan before enrolment to confirm that learners are able to work at Level 4 and meet the demands of the programme.
As a minimum, centres should only enrol learners who can demonstrate one or more of the following:
- a relevant fire safety qualification at Level 3, or an accepted equivalent
- substantial recent experience supporting or undertaking appropriate fire safety activities in the workplace
- a role that provides access to appropriate workplace evidence and opportunities for supervised practice during delivery.
Where a learner does not meet the above expectations, the centre must record and justify how the learner will be supported to meet the demands of the qualification without reducing assessment standards.
Achievement of these qualifications on their own does not demonstrate occupational competence as a Fire Safety Auditor/Inspector. Competence must be evidenced through appropriate workplace experience, supervised practice, ongoing professional development and any relevant organisational authorisation.
Replacement Qualifications
These qualifications will replace the existing SFJ Awards Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors) (600/8396/7) and SFJ Awards Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors) (600/8407/8).
For more information, download the Qualification Handbook here:
Qualification Handbook