A worldwide NEBOSH qualification for anyone with fire safety responsibilities in the workplace. It is a Level 3 Qualification.
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE TAKE THE NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN FIRE SAFETY?
People with fire safety responsibilities at work. It is particularly relevant for those who contribute to the conduct and review of fire risk assessments and preventative and protective measures within low risk workplaces.
WHAT WILL I GAIN FROM THIS QUALIFICATION?
Knowledge – Even in low-risk workplaces, protecting people and property from fire takes specialist know-how. The NEBOSH International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management gives you this knowledge
Recognition – Holders of the International Fire Certificate are entitled to:
- Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH – (Tech IOSH).
- Technician Membership of the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) and the qualification meets the academic requirements for Associate Membership (AMIFPO). Persons with the relevant skills and experience may also apply to join the IFPO Fire Assessors Register.
- Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM)
Career development – Gaining specialist knowledge of fire safety can add another string to your bow and help bring success and advancement to your career.
WHAT WILL MY EMPLOYER GAIN FROM THIS QUALIFICATION?
A safer workplace – Fire safety is important. It protects people from injury and loss of life. It protects your property, your assets and your investment. People with the NEBOSH International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management know how to help employers avoid the damaging and sometimes catastrophic losses that result from fire.
Assurance – An employer whose staff are NEBOSH qualified is an employer committed to safety. The NEBOSH International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management provides an assurance of fire safety – something that can help employers achieve recognised standards and can even help to win new business.
Return on investment – A worker with a NEBOSH International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management has a practical set of skills that brings real value to the modern workplace.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE COVER?
Principles of fire and explosion, causes and prevention of fires, fire protection in buildings and ensuring the safety of people in the event of fire. Crucially, the practical element ensures that learners can carry out, unaided, a fire risk assessment and prepare a recommendations report for management.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
Learners are assessed with written examinations for each of the two taught units (FSC1 and FSC2). Learners must carry out a fire risk assessment (FSC2) in a real workplace to demonstrate application of the theory studied.
COURSE LENGTH
4 days full time (28 Hours)
MODE OF DELIVERY
Classroom or live virtual training.
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