Level 2 Award in Carrying Out Fire Safety Checks
The objective of the Level 2 Award in Carrying Out Fire Safety Checks is to provide the knowledge and skills to a range of individuals who have responsibility for undertaking fire safety checks. It is achieved through pre-learning, trainer led courses and assessment.
This qualification is based upon fire safety in simple premises built to a recognised design code i.e. small buildings with a relatively simple layout such as offices, shops or industrial units. Premises subject to the fire safety checks covered by this qualification will exclude single private dwellings, which are covered by Home Fire Safety Visits.
The aim of a Fire Safety Check is to minimise risk in residential and/or workplaces. It does not constitute an audit and does not involve direct regulatory enforcement. Those undertaking fire safety checks should identify and report issues and outcomes to specialist fire safety personnel where appropriate.
The qualification is aimed at those within Fire and Rescue Services who are required to identify and report on fire safety issues as part of their role i.e. checking a fire risk assessment is in place and identifying and escalating any fire safety issues appropriately.
There is no pre-entry requirement for this qualification.
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Level 3 Introductory Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
Level 3 Introductory Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
Level 3 Introductory Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
This qualification is based upon fire safety in simple premises built to a recognised design code i.e. small buildings with a relatively simple layout such as offices, shops or industrial units. This does not include premises that have sleeping accommodation or premises used for high fire risk processes or storage.
This Level 3 Introductory Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors) is a foundation course based on existing units taken from the SFJ Awards Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors) to meet the changing requirements of Local Authority Fire Services throughout England and Wales.
It is aimed at those who are new to fire safety and also existing staff in fire and rescue services. This can include operational crew managers and firefighters who are required to identify and report on significant fire safety issues they see as a result of community safety visits or when attending incidents.
This qualification is also suitable for those who are responsible for carrying out fire risk assessments and ensuring that suitable and sufficient fire safety arrangements are in place and correctly maintained in simple premises*. Examples include: Fire Risk Assessors, Managers, Facilities staff, Health & Safety practitioners, Building occupiers, and Building Safety Co-ordinators.
There is no pre-entry requirement for this qualification.
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Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
Level 3 Introductory Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
Level 3 Introductory Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
This qualification is based upon fire safety in simple premises built to a recognised design code i.e. small buildings with a relatively simple layout such as offices, shops or industrial units. This does not include premises that have sleeping accommodation or premises used for high fire risk processes or storage.
This qualification is suitable for those who are responsible for carrying out fire risk assessments and ensuring that suitable and sufficient fire safety arrangements are in place and correctly maintained in simple premises. Examples include: Fire Risk Assessors, Managers, Facilities staff, Health & Safety practitioners, Building occupiers, and Building Safety Co-ordinators.
It is also suitable for personnel in a fire safety regulatory role with responsibility for ensuring that the legislative requirements for fire safety are being met. This would include Fire Officers, Building Control Officers, Approved Inspectors and Health & Safety regulators.
The National Fire Chiefs Council (formally the Chief Fire Officers Association) Competency Framework for Business Fire Safety Regulators identifies this qualification as the benchmark qualification for becoming a Fire and Rescue Service Fire Safety Advisor.
There is no pre-entry requirement for this qualification.
See our Training Prospectus at the top of page for details
Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
This qualification is focused upon fire safety in complex premises built with departures from a recognised design code, this includes buildings with fire engineering solutions. It applies to premises which:
- are large and complex
- are occupied by large numbers of people
- have longer travel distances to escape
- contain sleeping accommodation
- are used for high fire risk processes or storage
This qualification is suitable for those who are responsible for carrying out fire risk assessments and ensuring that suitable and sufficient fire safety arrangements are in place and correctly maintained in complex premises. Examples include: Fire Risk Assessors, Managers, Facilities staff, Health & Safety practitioners, Building occupier and Building Safety Co-ordinators
It is also suitable for personnel in a fire safety regulatory role with responsibility for ensuring that the legislative requirements for fire safety are being met. This would include Fire Officers, Building Control Officers, Approved Inspectors and Health & Safety regulators.
The National Fire Chiefs Council (formally the Chief Fire Officers Association) Competency Framework for Business Fire Safety Regulators identifies this qualification as the benchmark qualification for becoming a Fire and Rescue Service Fire Safety Risk Assessor.
There is no pre-entry requirement for this qualification. However, it is designed as a progression course from the Level 3 Certificate qualification and does assume delegates have Level 3 Certificate knowledge and understanding.
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Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors)
Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
This qualification is a combination of specialist areas of fire safety namely:
- Fire safety Building Regulations and Guidance
- Premises under construction, demolition and alteration
- Fire safety regulation through formal enforcement and prosecution
It applies equally to simple and complex buildings.
This qualification is suitable for those who work with the Building Regulations relating to fire safety on new construction or alterations of existing buildings.
It can also provide a comprehensive understanding of formal fire safety regulation and prosecution which is equally relevant to delegates in an enforcing role and delegates in the private sector who may be the recipient of these processes. Typically delegates include: Fire Risk Assessors, Managers, Facilities Managers, Health & Safety practitioners, Building occupiers, Building Safety Co-ordinators, Fire Authority Fire Safety & Senior Officers, Building Control Officer and Approved Inspectors
The National Fire Chiefs Council (formally the Chief Fire Officers Association) Competency Framework for Business Fire Safety Regulators identifies this qualification as the benchmark qualification for becoming a Fire and Rescue Service Fire Safety Inspector.
To attain this qualification delegates must either complete or have completed the units within the Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors).
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Fire Safety at Operational Incidents (FS5)
Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
Fire Safety at Operational Incidents (FS5)
This course is for Fire & Recuse Service (FRS) operational staff and site fire safety practitioners that are required to support resolution of operational Incidents through their fire safety knowledge and expertise.
This unit is about fire safety specialists or site safety specialists advising and supporting the fire incident commander at an incident.
Following the course learners will, when working within their personal level of responsibility and authority, be able to provide advice, information and support on matters of fire safety to members of the FRS command & control structure during and after the incident.
This unit is for fire safety practitioners such as FRS fire safety regulators, fire wardens, fire marshals, site safety officers, owners or occupiers, who are responsible for liaising with and supporting fire service operations.
The course fulfils the requirements of National Occupational Standard (NOS) FS5: Support the management of risk at incidents.
The National Fire Chiefs Council (formally the Chief Fire Officers Association) Competency Framework for Business Fire Safety Regulators identifies this unit qualification as a compulsory unit for Fire Safety practitioners and regulators who are required to support a fire incident command team at operational incidents.
Some demonstrable emergency incident response experience is required to attend this course
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Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design (Technician)
Overview
The Level 5 Diploma Fire Engineering Design (Technician) qualification is for individuals who work or intend to work in a position where they are involved in auditing or risk assessing fire engineering premises and designing or assessing fire engineering design submissions.
This qualification provides individuals with a practical understanding of fundamental engineering principles, enabling them to identify proven techniques and procedures to solve practical fire engineering problems and, when appropriate, to hand over to a fire engineer.
Scope of course
This qualification is a combination of specialist areas of fire safety namely:
- The principles of fire safety engineering
- Fire development and spread
- Smoke control and heat exhaust systems
- Fire suppression systems
- Human Behaviour
- External fire spread
- Fire resistance of materials and structures
- Pressure differential systems
- Access and facilities for firefighting
- Fire and evacuation modelling
Who would benefit from this course?
This qualification is aimed at approved inspectors, fire safety auditors, inspectors, fire risk assessors, building control officers, managers, surveyors, architects and fire safety professionals so that they can work towards achieving Fire Engineering Technician status.
The National Fire Chiefs Council (formally the Chief Fire Officers Association) Competency Framework for Business Fire Safety Regulators identifies this qualification as the benchmark qualification for becoming a Fire Engineering Design Technician.
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See Skills for Justice Awards Qualification Handbook (below) for qualification specification
HTM: Healthcare Premises (5-days)
HTM: Healthcare Premises (5-days)
HTM: Healthcare Premises (5-days)
Overview
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the particular fire safety features, standards and bespoke solutions in healthcare and residential care premises.
Scope of course
This course builds on delegate’s knowledge of Approved Document B vol 2 by highlighting the particular challenges and solutions to meeting the functional requirements of the Building Regulations in healthcare premises from GP surgeries to major NHS and private hospitals. It also compares and contrasts the fire safety requirements of healthcare and residential care premises.
Who would benefit from this course?
This course is suitable for those who are responsible for carrying out fire risk assessments and ensuring that suitable and sufficient fire safety arrangements are in place and correctly maintained in health care and residential care premises. Examples include:
- Fire Risk Assessors
- Managers
- Facilities staff
- Health & Safety practitioners
- Building occupiers
- Building Safety Co-ordinators
- Hospital Fire Officers
- Hospital maintenance staff
It is also suitable for personnel in a fire safety regulatory role with responsibility for ensuring that legislative requirements for fire safety are being met. This would include Fire Officers, Building Control Officers, Approved Inspectors and Health & Safety regulators.
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Heritage Buildings (1-day)
HTM: Healthcare Premises (5-days)
HTM: Healthcare Premises (5-days)
Overview
Heritage buildings are rarely able to be code compliant and are often used for a purpose different to their original use. This course will cover the unique issues and challenges that fire poses in these buildings including the fire safety risk to members of the public and staff and the often irreplaceable nature of these buildings and the unique artefacts within them.
Who would benefit from this course?
This course is designed for those who are responsible for carrying out fire risk assessments and ensuring that suitable and sufficient fire safety arrangements are in place and correctly maintained in heritage buildings. Examples include:
- Heritage Building Managers
- Fire Safety Officers
- Fire Safety Professionals
- Fire Risk Assessors
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