NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
The new NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety has been designed, following extensive research, to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding required in the modern workplace. From 1st May 2021, this new qualification will be recognised as the standard qualification in health and safety for the non-safety specialist with Fire Safety responsibilities. This is now a standalone qualification and does not require any shared units from the National General Certificate.
Description
Gold Standard Provider
As a NEBOSH Gold Standard learning provider, you will be provided with a Gold Standard of Service, you will be entitled to the following,
- A clear complaints procedure
- Online NEBOSH Community – A platform both PC/App based where you can communicate with your whole class discuss subjects, get pointers, help fellow students. Also chat to a tutor online whilst away from the classroom.
- Continual Learner & Tutor plans carried out to continually track your progress & provide feedback on strengths, and weaknesses throughout the course
- Re-sit the course free of charge if the exam is a referral (you will be required to pay exam fees).
- We understand your background before you walk through the door, through our candidate processing phase we gather an understanding of what you what your goals & experiences are before you start your journey.
- A modern training centre with Air-conditioned rooms and comfortable learning environment.
Duration
This is a 4 day taught course, plus an Open Book Examination and an extended risk assessment practical.
Who Should Attend
This qualification is designed for anyone who has fire safety responsibilities in a small to medium sized organisation. It provides the knowledge and understanding, when combined with relevant experience, to carry out an effective fire risk assessment, as well as embed good practice in the workplace.
Objectives
On successful completion of the course candidates will be able to conduct and review fire risk assessments and advise on the fire preventive and protective measures within most workplaces.
The Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) will allow you to:
- Ensure your organisation meets its fire safety responsibilities;
- Understand the risk to people and buildings from fire and explosion hazards;
- Recognise what control measures will be required to prevent or mitigate the effects of fire and explosion;
- Recognise what should be included in emergency plans and what should be done to ensure the effective evacuation of buildings; and
- Prepare a fire risk assessment.
Course Content
This unit focuses on fire safety and risk management, and includes the following subjects:
FSC1 – Fire Safety
- Managing Fire Safety
- Principles of Fire and Explosion
- Fuel, oxygen and ignition sources and control measures
- Fire Protection in Buildings
- Safety of People in the Event of Fire
- Fire Safety Risk Assessment.
FC2 – Fire Safety Practical Application
The third unit (FC2) outlines the practical application of fire safety knowledge and is assessed via a practical assessment carried out in the delegates workplace.
Pre-Requisites
Learners are expected to have a good understanding of spoken and written English.
Price
The cost from OMS will include all NEBOSH Exam Fees, Workbooks, trainer lead classrooms either virtual or an agreed location, access to our online NEBOSH Community Platform and also the opportunity to sit the classroom again on one of our open courses FOC if in the unfortunate situation you fail one of your exams.
Assessment
Assessment will be by one Open Book Examination and an extended risk assessment practical.
NEBOSH examinations for the Certificate in Fire Safety will be carried on your own, usually in your own home or another safe and suitable location where you can concentrate.
You will have access to the exam at 11am on the day and you will have up to 24 hours to complete your paper - though you should be able to complete the examination in 4-5 hours. Unlike the previous exam, 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 also be required to carry out a practical risk assessment assignment and action report carried out in the delegates workplace.
Certification
This course is assessed by NEBOSH. Certificates are issued to all successful candidates.
Holders of the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety are also entitled to:
Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technician Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH and Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
Technician Membership (TIFPO) of the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) and the qualification meets the academic requirements for Associate Membership (AMIFPO). Persons with the relevant skills and experience may also apply to join the IFPO Fire Risk Assessors Register.
The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety has been accredited and credit rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). It sits in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 6 with 13 SCQF credit points.