What’s new? BS 8674:2025
A free webinar covering BS 8674:2025 and its guidance on building safety and the golden thread of information.
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BS 8674:2025 is the standard setting out a new framework for competency for fire risk assessors. This course offers a concise, structured overview of this new and important standard — essential knowledge for anyone involved in fire risk assessment and beyond.
Course aims
An understanding of the three new levels of competence introduced by BS 8674
Insight into the seven categories of competency requirements that must be met at each level
How the standard defines building risk profiles, and how these link to different levels of assessor competence
A breakdown of Annex B, covering the specific skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours expected of assessors
The role that qualifications can play in supporting competence, and why they are not the whole picture
How the NSA Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment aligns to the new British Standard
Who it’s for
This module is for individuals or organisations who are interested in fire risk assessor competency.
Fire risk assessors
Persons or organisations needing to appoint a fire risk assessor
Responsible persons under the Fire Safety Order
Employers or building owners and managers
Training providers
Professional trade associations
Anyone needing to understand changes in fire risk assessor competency
Your learning journey
Welcome
What do we mean by competency?
An overview of BS 8674:2025
The role of qualifications in demonstrating competency
4 learning blocks
Your Certificate
How it's delivered and assessed
Online and self-directed
This course is fully online and self-directed, with instant access to the learning materials. You can navigate through the course content in your learning portal online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I receive tutor support?
Yes. Diploma learners have dedicated tutor support seven days a week. On our shorter courses, learner support is available to answer your questions, and all online learners can use our community forums.
Can I study online at my own pace?
Yes. Our online courses are self-directed distance learning, studied in our learning portal whenever suits you. Each course has a time limit, from 3 months for our shortest courses to 12 months for the Diploma.
What payment options are there? Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. You can pay in full, spread the cost with one of our payment plans, or use a third-party provider. Every option costs the same, and you choose at checkout.
Do you offer training for organisations?
Yes. Whether you need fire wardens trained, managers confident with health and safety, or staff who know what to look for on a fire door, we can help you train your team. Courses are available online, and SafeManagers™ is delivered in the classroom by our Training Partners.
What is BeyondTheory™?
BeyondTheory™ is a practical learning experience designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world experience. You’ll follow experienced professionals as they assess real buildings, gaining insight into their observations, thought processes and professional judgements.
Who is National Safety Academy?
National Safety Academy (NSA) is a UK provider of fire safety and health and safety courses and qualifications. Our assessments are built on real workplace scenarios, and we keep our courses affordable and flexible, with online courses you study at your own pace and classroom courses delivered by approved Training Partners.
Are NSA’s courses accredited or recognised?
Several of our courses carry external recognition. Our Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment is an SCQF Level 10 qualification developed in line with BS 8674:2025, and our Fire Door Inspection course is recognised by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) as a Recognised Training Course. Each course page sets out the recognition and CPD hours that apply.
Can we train a whole team?
Yes. You can train a whole team with us, whether that’s online courses for your staff or SafeManagers™ delivered by an approved Training Partner. Contact us to talk through the options for your organisation.
