Level 6 qualification

Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment

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  • Learning Style

    Self-directed, distance learning

  • Time Limit

    Must be completed within 12 months

  • Suggested Duration

    Approx. 370 hours

  • Academic Level

    Level 6 RQF or Level 10 SCQF

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Level 6 qualification

Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment

PRICES FROM: £1,500 + VAT
Payment Plans Available

  • Learning Style

    Self-directed, distance learning

  • Time Limit

    Must be completed within 12 months

  • Suggested Duration

    Approx. 370 hours

  • Academic Level

    Level 6 RQF or Level 10 SCQF

"This course marks a long-overdue step forward for the fire safety world. It covers the fundamental principles that anyone responsible for assessing fire safety in buildings should be familiar with - and much more." 

gareth underhill bsc eng tech mifiree | former fire safety inspector

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"This course marks a long-overdue step forward for the fire safety world. It covers the fundamental principles that anyone responsible for assessing fire safety in buildings should be familiar with - and much more." 
gareth underhill bsc eng tech mifiree | ex-fire safety inspector
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Course aims

The NSA Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment has been developed with the Fire Sector Federation criteria in mind. Completion of this course supports fire risk assessors in development of the competencies required to conduct assessments of medium and some high fire risk premises.

The overall learning objectives are:
  • Understand the theoretical concepts that underpin the fire risk in a building
  • Critically evaluate the effectiveness of existing fire precautions in relation to life safety using industry-accepted standards and guidance
  • Determine the most appropriate solutions to control the fire risk by considering the broad range of measures that would ensure compliance and achieve safety
  • Justify and communicate recommended fire risk controls considering any legislative, financial and operational impacts
  • Recognise where a situation is beyond the scope of their role and take the appropriate action

Who is it for?

This qualification is for individuals who have responsibility for carrying out the fire risk assessment in multiple premises or premises which are low, moderate or high fire risk.

These individuals might include:
  • Fire safety consultants
  • In-house fire risk assessors
  • Building managers and facilities managers
  • Building designers and architects
This qualification would also benefit anyone looking to better understand the principles that underpin the provision of fire safety precautions. NSA doesn't just teach what you need to know - we'll always cover why it's important and how to apply it in real life.

How is it delivered?

National Safety Academy qualifications are designed to take you on a learning journey. You'll always learn from first-principles, so expect to come away understanding and being able to explain the why and how - as well as the what.

Your learning journey will be supported with real-life examples, case studies, videos, e-learnings and more. Our learning materials use everyday language that just makes sense - the first time you read it.

You can navigate through the course content in your learning portal online.

To support your learning, you'll also have access to:
  • Dedicated tutor support available seven days a week
  • Consolidation activities at the end of each block to test your understanding
  • Community forums to learn and share knowledge with your peers.

How will I be assessed?

NSA assessments are designed to reflect real life, and enable you to demonstrate the skills that employers actually want. When you feel ready to complete an assessment, you will be able to download your assignment from the learning portal. You will be given a realistic scenario and a task to complete which you'll need to submit before the deadline.

The NSA | Fire Risk Assessment Course consists of three assessments.

Assessment 1 - Giving advice

Respond to a series of emails from clients asking for fire safety advice. This assessment has a 2 week deadline from the date of request.

Assessment 2 - Upholding fire precautions

Explain deficiencies in preventive and protective systems at a client's premises. Produce a written report along with an audio clip of your executive summary for the client. This assessment has a 4 week deadline from the date of request. 

Assessment 3 - Fire risk assessment

Complete a fire risk assessment of a moderate risk premises in a real-life simulation. This assessment has a 6 week deadline from the date of request.

Fees

The NSA Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment qualification costs £1,500 + VAT. There are no additional fees for assessments or registration.

The only time a learner may need to pay an additional fee is to cover the cost of resubmitting a late or referred assignment (£35 + VAT) or if they need to extend the course time limit beyond 12 months (30% of the course cost at the time of extension).

Discounts are available for multiple enrolments. Please contact us for more details.

Is the qualification recognised by IFE or IFSM?

Yes! The NSA Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment has been credit rated by the SQA at Level 10 SCQF which is equivalent to Level 6 RQF in England and Wales. This means that completion of the qualification meets the academic requirements to apply for the highest tier of membership with the IFE (Member) and IFSM (Member), although it is subject to your experience in the field too.
TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our learners...

The course content is excellent, you're learning the legal requirements and how fire actually works and then applying this in a practical, real world, way for the assessments rather than just repeating regulations.





DAVID LEE
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER
GLOBAL LOGISTICS
Thus far I have loved the course! It is interesting, in-depth, and has a familiar NCRQ feel that connects real-world situations to practical applications. The team at NSA have done a fantastic job with this course, providing a course that is really needed in the industry. As a experienced fire safety professional and risk assessor, I still found areas to research and learn more about.

daniel luckett CMIOSH
technical compliance manager and fire safety consultant
I would like to say I think the way the unit one assignments have been designed is perfect. It is not like other exam bodies where you need to give  a textbook answer, it introduces you to real-world scenarios. My job is a senior health and safety consultant and the advice emails that we are required to respond to are like what I do receive in real-life.


Neil Hughes-Hutchings
CMIOSH AIFSM
Senior Health and Safety Consultant
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payment plans

Flexible payment options available

Pay once

£1,500 + VAT
One-off payment

Pay in 6

£250 + VAT/mo
Each months for 6 months

Pay in 12

£125 + VAT/mo
Each months for 12 months
TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our learners...

The course content is excellent, you're learning the legal requirements and how fire actually works and then applying this in a practical, real world, way for the assessments rather than just repeating regulations.

DAVID LEE
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER
GLOBAL LOGISTICS
Thus far I have loved the course! It is interesting, in-depth, and has a familiar NCRQ feel that connects real-world situations to practical applications. The team at NSA have done a fantastic job with this course, providing a course that is really needed in the industry. As a experienced fire safety professional and risk assessor, I still found areas to research and learn more about.

daniel luckett CMIOSH
technical compliance manager and fire safety consultant
I would like to say I think the way the unit one assignments have been designed is perfect. It is not like other exam bodies where you need to give  a textbook answer, it introduces you to real-world scenarios. My job is a senior health and safety consultant and the advice emails that we are required to respond to are like what I do receive in real-life.

Neil Hughes-Hutchings
CMIOSH AIFSM
Senior Health and Safety Consultant
AfterAthena
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