NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (UK / International)
The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (FSC)is a global relevant fire safety qualification. The course is aimed at health and safety managers, facilities managers, health and safety representative and anybody who manages fire safety as part of their duties within their organisation.
It also makes excellent continued professional development (CPD) for those who are looking to expand their knowledge.
The qualification looks at fire safety and can be applied in many sectors. On completion of the qualification, you will be able to:
- Justify fire safety improvements using moral and financial arguments
- Advise how fires and explosions can occur and the appropriate controls to minimise fire and explosion risks
- Advise their employer on the requirements for the fire protection of premises and workers including the appropriate training obligations
- Carry out a fire risk assessment in their own workplace – prioritising risks, inspecting the workplace, recognising a range of common fire hazards, evaluating risks (taking account of current controls), recommending further control measures, planning actions.
The new syllabus is now delivered over four days.
How can I study?
We recognise that everyone is different, which is why we offer a choice of study routes.
- Live Online: Get all the benefits of structured classroom learning with an expert tutor, but with the convenience of studying remotely, accessing our virtual, interactive classrooms via PC, laptop or tablet. 4 days + OBE online assessment – worldwide.
- Classroom: Enjoy our comfortable and well-equipped training centres with an expert tutor and an opportunity to interact and learn from other students. 4 days + OBE online assessment.
- In-Company Training: We can visit your workplace or a third party venue and deliver the course on dates of your choice. This is an effective way of training a group of people as it saves on travel costs and allows students to keep in touch with work. 4 days + OBE online assessment - worldwide.
NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety has two assessments. An Open Book Exam (OBE) which can be taken at a location of your choice remotely, such as at home or a workplace. And a practical Risk Assessment which can be conducted in your workplace.
Additional fees for NEBOSH Examination and Assessment: £210+VAT
Why choose the British Safety Council?
- We create a positive learning environment for all our students.
- We are a NEBOSH Gold partner which means we exceed the NEBOSH standards, offering high quality tutorial support, excellent materials and a supportive learning journey.
- Our expert trainers create interactive sessions that are informative and engaging and help support learning by applying knowledge using real world scenarios.
- Unlimited dedicated study support with additional resources, tutor guidance and forums to talk with tutors and other students
- Our pass rate is well above the national average, which means you have a greater chance of passing the first time around.
- For over 60 years, the British Safety Council has been educating millions of workers and making hundreds of thousands of workplaces safer around the world.
- We are a not-for-profit membership organisation, a trusted brand and a leader in driving health, safety and wellbeing innovation and engagement across our global community.
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We are one of the world’s leading health and safety organisations
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Our tutors are experts in health and safety and are excellent teachers
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No 'death by PowerPoint' – learning is student-centred and interactive
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Study skills and examination techniques are embedded throughout
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Pass rates are consistently above the national average
What's in it for me?
The NEBOSH Fire Certificate is valued by employers.
Gaining this qualification will boost your career prospects.
Information for students
Qualification Structure
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Element |
Content |
Suggested Teaching Hours |
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1 |
Managing fire safety |
2 |
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2 |
Principles of fire and explosion |
5 |
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3 |
Fuel, oxygen and ignition sources and control measures |
4 |
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4 |
Fire protection of buildings |
7 |
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5 |
Safety of people in the event of fire |
4 |
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6 |
Fire safety risk assessment |
6 |
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Total hours |
28 |
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Assessment
The qualification comprises of two unit assessments:
Unit FSC1
- Open Book Examination (OBE) based on a fictional construction site, which includes theoretical and practical application questions and a scenario-based risk assessment exercise (approximately 4 hours within a 24 hour window). A ‘Pass’ (45%) must be achieved in this unit.
Unit FSC2
- Produce a fire risk assessment of a workplace which considers a wide range of identified hazards (drawn from elements 1-6 of the FSC syllabus) and meets best practice standards ‘suitable and sufficient’. A ‘Pass’ must be achieved in this unit.
A Pass must be achieved in each unit in order to be awarded the qualification.
Qualification Level
The NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management is accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) at Level 6 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). For users in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, this is comparable to a vocationally-related qualification (VRQ) at Level 3 in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). A Level 3 VRQ is comparable (in academic terms) to an A-Level.
Professional Recognition
The NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management meets the academic requirements for:
- Associate membership of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (AIIRSM).
Language Requirements
Assessments are available in English only.
Your standard of English must be such that you can both understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
NEBOSH recommends that non-native speakers undertaking this qualification should have a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests. For further information please consult the IELTS website: www.ielts.org
Enrolment Period
When you start the course, we enrol you as a student with NEBOSH. Your initial enrolment period lasts for 5 years. This means that you must pass your first unit within 5 years. If you fail to pass your first unit within 5 years, you will need to re-enrol and pay another registration fee.
When you pass your first unit, your enrolment period is automatically re-set and you have a further 5 years to pass the remaining units. In other words, your first unit has a shelf-life of 5 years. If you do not pass the remaining units within 5 years, your first unit will expire and you will have to retake this unit in order to pass the qualification.
Learning Agreement
When you join the course, we ask you to enter into the following agreement with us:
The British Safety Council will:
- Use suitably qualified and experienced tutors to deliver the tuition
- Cover all the specification learning outcomes
- Provide or direct you to the information you need to pass the qualification
- Provide you with expert advice on revision and examination technique
- Respond in a timely manner to any queries
- Be diligent and courteous at all times.
You must:
- Attend all scheduled sessions
- Contribute to group discussions in a positive manner
- Endeavour to be active, rather than passive in terms of learning
- Complete the required number of revision hours
- Pay particular attention to advice regarding revision and examination technique
- Bring any learning difficulties to our attention at the earliest opportunity.
NEBOSH Learner Terms and Conditions
The NEBOSH Learner Terms and Conditions can be found here.
Qualification Specification
The qualification specification (syllabus) can be found here.
Learning Resources
- Study book
- Learning aid and resources
- Unit activities
- Open book examination guidance
- Mock exam questions
Tutor Support
Your tutor will provide support in relation to subject content and assessment preparation. They can be contacted by telephone, video call or email.
Results and Certificates
Results are issued 10 weeks after the assessment date.
Each unit is reported as ‘Pass’ or ‘Refer’. You must pass all three units to achieve the qualification.
Unit and qualification certificates are despatched by NEBOSH within 20 working days of the result notification date.
Queries and Complaints
Should you have any queries, please contact our Education Team ([email protected])
If you are not satisfied with the service provided by your tutor or our Education Team, please contact our Customer Service Team ([email protected]).
You can also refer the matter to NEBOSH ([email protected]).
If you are not satisfied with the service provided by NEBOSH, please contact the Scottish Qualifications Authority ([email protected]).
Resit
2014 syllabus only
You may choose to resit your examinations within five years of completing the learning modules with us.
Online - instant access
This new online programme includes tutorial videos, interactive exercises, student forums, tutor support, and practice questions to make sure you are fully prepared.
Please note: Assessment fees are charged separately. NEBOSH Examination and Assessment: £210 +VAT
Live Online
Online
2023
July
September
November
Study remotely and learn ‘live’ with a tutor just as you would in a classroom.
Students join via the web using a PC, laptop or tablet. The course is run using Zoom, but students don’t need to download any software. Throughout the course, students can see and interact with the tutor and with each other.
Please note: Assessment fees are charged separately. NEBOSH Examination and Assessment: £210 +VAT
Why study Live Online?
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Expert teaching by an experienced tutor
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Tutor support for individual learners
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An opportunity to interact with and learn from other students
In your workplace
We can visit your workplace and deliver the course on dates of your choice. This is an effective way of training a group of people as it saves on travel costs and allows students to keep in touch with work.
The 4-day course is delivered by a highly qualified and experienced tutor in an interactive and engaging manner which makes learning easier.
Live Online training is now available remotely for your workplace. Request a call back to find out more.
Why in your workplace?
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We are one of the world’s leading health and safety organisations
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Our tutors are experts in health and safety and are excellent teachers
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No 'death by PowerPoint' – learning is student-centred and interactive
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Study skills and examination techniques are embedded throughout
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Pass rates are consistently above the national average
At a training centre
Birmingham
Birmingham- Somerset House
Temple Street Birmingham B2 5DP United Kingdom View in google maps
2023
July
London - Marble Arch
Thistle Marble Arch
AMBA Hotel Marble Arch Bryanston Street London W1H 7EH United Kingdom View in google maps
2023
September
November
Training centre course dates are subject to change due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Live Online courses may be added to replace training centre courses if the face to face versions are not able to run.
Our well-equipped training centres allow you to get away from the distractions of the workplace and focus on your qualification. Courses are held throughout the year in London, Birmingham and Manchester.
The 4-day course is delivered by a highly qualified and experienced tutor in an interactive and engaging manner which makes learning easier.
Why a training centre
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Face-to-face courses have the highest pass rates
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Focused study away from workplace distractions
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Expert teaching by an experienced tutor
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Tutor support for individual learners
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An opportunity to interact with and learn from other students