National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management (NEBOSH)

Aims

To provide the underpinning knowledge to enable Fire Safety duties in the workplace to be undertaken more effectively. It is relevant for managers, supervisors and employee representatives and other duty holders with responsibility for fire safety and fire risk assessment in the workplace. This comprehensive course gives an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of Fire Safety Management and is a valuable addition to the General Certificate.

Structure

The course is offered on a day-release basis, block release or by open learning, which involves self directed home study with tutor support. Revision, mock examination, practical assessment and examinations are all carried out at the College. Support is available in assessment, study and examination techniques.
The qualification comprises of three separately assessed units: Management of Health & Safety (NGC1), Fire Hazard and Control (FC1), Fire Safety Practical Application (FC2). The examinations are held 4 times per year in March, June, September and December. The exams comprise of two 2-hour written papers and a practical assessment that involves carrying out a fire risk assessment and the preparation of a management report.

The published dates and price for this course assume that the candidatate has completed NGC1 in the last 5 years. If this is not the case please contact us to arrange for this to be studied separately.

Content

For candidates with a valid NGC1: The topics covered are: Managing Fire Safety, Principles of Fire and Explosion, Causes and Prevention of Fire, Fire Protection in Buildings, Safety of People in the Event of Fire, Fire Risk Assessment

For candidates without NGC1. The following additional topics are covered: Health and Safety Foundations, Policy, Organisation, Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture, Risk Assessment, Principles of Control, Incident Investigation, Recording and Reporting, Monitoring/Review/Audit.

Career Opportunities

The NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate is relevant to managers, supervisors and employee representatives with fire safety and/or fire risk assessment responsibilities. For those seeking a promoted post or a career in fire safety this qualification is widely regarded as the starting point.

Progression

The Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate can provide a base level qualification for those with responsibilities in fire safety. Candidates may wish to widen their knowledge of Health and Safety by completing a NEBOSH General Certificate that may lead to progression to Diploma or VQ4 level working towards chartered membership of IOSH.

Entry Requirements

Although no formal qualifications are required candidates would be advantaged by having some experience of the workplace.