NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

This qualification helps delegates learn and develop fire safety skills which can be applied in workplaces anywhere in the world.

Course Attendees

This course has been specially designed for those who need to ensure their organisation meets its responsibilities under fire safety legislation. Such individuals include:

  • Managers with a responsibility for fire safety in the workplace
  • Those working in facilities management
  • Employee representatives and others
  • Those wishing to start a career in fire safety or occupational safety and health

Course Background

The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety qualification helps delegates learn and develop fire safety skills which can be applied in workplaces around the world. On completion of the qualification, delegates will be equipped to understand fire and explosion protection and prevention principles as well as be able to carry out an effective fire risk assessment in a low- to medium-risk workplace.

The Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) replaces the National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management and the International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management.

Course Duration

SSG offer this course over five days as a hybrid training course.

In addition to classroom-based study, delegates will be expected to undertake a minimum of 20 self-study hours.

Course Programme

Unit 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 a fire
  • Fire safety risk assessment

Unit FSC2 - Fire risk assessment

  • Practical risk assessment - this has been developed around fire risk assessment standards such as the Home Office fire guidance and PAS79-1:2020.

Delegates requiring additional information about this course can download the syllabus guide here.

Training Certification and Assessment

Assessment consists of one open-book examination (OBE) and one practical risk assessment. The open-book examination for unit FSC1 will take around five hours and can be completed at home, with delegates having a 24-hour period to complete and return it to NEBOSH. Unit FSC2 is assessed via a three-hour practical fire risk assessment carried out in the workplace.

Successful delegates will be awarded with the nationally recognised qualification.

Book this course

Open booking

from£1005 +VAT

Discounted bundle price per delegate shown above, regular price £1035 per delegate

  • Discount rate available for three or more delegates

  • Quick and easy online booking

  • Manage your delegates and certificates online

Private booking

from£4625 +VAT

Price per course depends on location, required publications and delegate numbers

  • Location and dates convenient to you

  • Cost effective

  • Bespoke options available

Additional information

Downloads
  • NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.pdf