NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety qualification helps you learn and develop fire safety skills which can be applied in workplaces anywhere in the world. It provides the knowledge and understanding to advise on fire protection of premises and workers, and carry out an effective fire risk assessment in low to medium risk workplaces.
The NEW NEBOSH Fire Certificate is ideal for those responsible for fire safety in low to medium risk workplaces including Health and Safety Managers, and Health and Safety representatives.
Benefits of achieving the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
- Boost your career prospects - NEBOSH Certificates are valued by employers globally
- Gain solid technical knowledge in specialist fire safety to build on through practical application and experience
- Make a real difference in improving the fire safety of your workplace
- For information about Professional Recognitions click here
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Why choose RRC?
RRC offer you a premium service as a NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety provider:
- RRC is a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner - Guaranteeing you the best learning experience
- 90+ years experience in training and education
- 45 years experience in delivering health and safety training
- Choice of learning methods
- Teaching and support from a team of 50 expert tutors
- Eligible for TOTUM Pro membership
RRC is a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner offering the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety worldwide:
- Online: Flexible, self paced study, around 48 hours + assessments – worldwide
- Live Online: Real time interactive virtual workshops, 5 days + assessments - worldwide
- Classroom: Tutor Led Course, 5 days + assessments
- In-Company Training: worldwide
Learning Methods
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Course Content
On completion of the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety you will be able to:
- justify fire safety improvements using moral and financial arguments.
- advise on how fires and explosions can occur and the appropriate controls to minimise fire and explosion risks.
- advise your employer on the requirements for the fire protection of premises and workers, including the appropriate training obligations.
- carry a fire risk assessment in your 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 qualification is made up of two units which must be successfully completed within five years to achieve the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety qualification.
Unit FSC1: Fire Safety
- Managing fire safety
- Principles of fire and explosion
- Fuel, oxygen and ignition sources and control measures
- Fire protection in buildings
- Safety of people in the event of fire
- Fire safety risk assessment
Unit FSC2: Fire risk assessment
- Practical Assessment
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
It is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
Read more about language requirements for NEBOSH qualifications.
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Assessment Details
Assessment:
- Unit FSC1 is assessed by a scenario based Open Book Exam completed at home. It will take around 5 hours and you have 24 hours to complete the assessment and return it to NEBOSH.
- Unit FSC2 is assessed by a 3 hour practical fire risk assessment carried out in your workplace (or another suitable workplace).
Exams are available every 3 months throughout the year.
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Payment Plans
Course fees can be paid in up to a maximum of four monthly instalments. For UK customers instalments can be paid over 10 months. Click here for more information.
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FAQs
How do the assessments work?
There are two assessments, one per Unit and both must be passed within 5 years.
- Unit FSC1 is assessed by an open book, scenario based assessment which is completed at home and should take around 5 hours to complete.
- Unit FSC2 is assessed by a practical fire risk assessment. This will be marked by NEBOSH and if you are unsuccessful you will be allowed to improve your work and resubmit at the next exam date.
Pass Standards
- Unit FSC1: 45 marks
- Unit FSC2: Pass (Only Pass or Fail available for this assessment)
The qualification grade is based on the result from Unit FSC1:
- Distinction: 75 marks or higher
- Credit: 65-74 marks
- Pass: 46-64 marks
You can, however, choose to resit FSC1 even if you have passed to improve your grade.
Can I try the Online course before I buy?Yes, you can sign up for a free e-learning trial here.What does Gold Learning Partner mean?RRC are delighted to have been evaluated as a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner, the highest level in the NEBOSH Learning Partner programme.
NEBOSH introduced a Learning Partner Programme in September 2019 which recognises those Learning Partners that provide learners with the best possible learning experience. Â
All NEBOSH Learning Partners have been classified based on their performance against the programme’s principles which represent global best practice in the provision of course tuition and support. The key principles are:
- Ensure all learners understand what is expected of them and what they can expect from their Learning Provider.
- Create a learning environment that is engaging and encourages interaction that is appropriate for the course and type of delivery.Â
- Provide accurate course materials and continually update and improve them.Â
- Ensure tutors are qualified, knowledgeable, competent and engaging.Â
- Give learners feedback on their progress and provide appropriate support.Â
- Review course delivery and learner feedback and action as necessary.Â
Learner Partner Status
Learning Partners can be identified as follows:
- Gold - greatly exceeds the principles
- Silver - exceeds the principles
- Bronze - meets the principles
How long does it take to complete the course?This will depend on how you choose to study.
- Classroom and Live Online courses are taught over 1 week (5 days) plus the assessments which take around 8 hours to complete.
- The Online course takes around 48 hours to complete plus the 8 hours for the assessments. We would expect learners to complete this course in around 2-3 months, depending on the time they can allocate each week to their studies.
What is the difference between Online, Live Online, e-Learning and Distance Learning?Live Online is delivered in real time through Zoom and is very similar to a classroom course. The tutor will deliver the course with breaks to allow time for group work, exercises and private study.
Online & e-Learning are just different words for the same thing and mean a flexible self study course delivery with tutor support you can access via email. Distance Learning, means learning at a distance but is commonly used to describe the more traditional paper based study. RRC do provide the complete study text which you can download and study off line thus giving you the option of how you study the course.
What education level is the Fire Certificate?The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety is a level 3 qualification (EQF) which is the equivalent of A-levels in the UK.
Is the certificate I receive the same if I study Online as when I study in the Classroom?Yes, the Certificate is the exact same. You cannot tell the method of study from the Certificate.
What happens if I fail my assessment?If you do not pass either (or both) of your assessments, you can book a resit with our exams team.
For FSC2 (the practical assessment) you will receive feedback from the NEBOSH examiner which will help to improve your work. You can then resubmit at the next exam date.
Please note you will need to pay the NEBOSH assessment fee again along with a small RRC administration fee.
You can find more advice on what to do if you're referred and the options available here, including accessing support, booking your resit and challenging your result.
Can I access past papers?As Unit FSC1 is a scenario based question paper, previous exams papers will not help you in your studies. NEBOSH do provide extensive guidance and examples on their website https://www.nebosh.org.uk/open-book-examinations/ which is very helpful in preparing for the assessments.
Which Professional Recognitions am I eligible for with the NEBOSH National Diploma?Please visit our Professional Recognition page for the full list of recognitions you are eligible for with the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.
Am I eligible for TOTUM Pro membership?Yes, when you study the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety with RRC you are eligible to sign up for TOTUM Pro. This is a discount scheme that gives you access to exclusive discounts, offers and vouchers from hundreds of retailers. You can find out more about the scheme here.
Corporate Training
RRC is a fully approved NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner and can help you cost-effectively train your staff.
- In-Company Classroom, Live Online or Blended courses: effective and cost & time efficient. Available Worldwide.
- Training Contracts: send your staff to our open Classroom, Live Online or Blended courses at discounted rates
- Online: ideal for training teams across multiple sites, with discounts on standard fees for bulk licences
- Bespoke: courses can be tailored to meet your specific sector and/or translated into any language
Resource Materials
RRC's Resources for Training providers give you everything you need to deliver high quality training. Our course materials are highly respected and are used worldwide by over 200 training providers and educational organisations.
They are developed by our dedicated in-house team and written by the very best subject tutors to ensure the highest quality content that meets the syllabus requirements of the relevant awarding bodies. Our materials are also continuously maintained with regular reviews and updates, with major revisions notified quarterly.
The course content was very valuable, competent teaching and very proactive involving group discussions, exercises, case studies, mock test questions. Definitely improves your perspective on workplace health and safetyÂ
The course content, pacing and assessment are well designed and anyone who has the chance to undertake an RRC NEBOSH qualification should do so, in my opinion.
A great course with an interesting content. I would highly recommend the Fire Cert.Â
As soon as I registered to undertake my NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate with RRC they provided me with clear and detailed information on all aspects of the course. Any queries were answered quickly by the dedicated Customer Services…
As soon as I registered to undertake my NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate with RRC they provided me with clear and detailed information on all aspects of the course. Any queries were answered quickly by the dedicated Customer Services team.
The tutor, Steve, was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable and the practical application and examples he used and explained really helped me through the exam.
The Live Online course was well structured and the RRC platform is really user-friendly and easy to use.
I would recommend RRC as a learning partner to anyone looking to undertake professional health and safety qualifications. I was so impressed by the service I received from RRC, I have decided to stay with them to continue my professional development and start my NEBOSH National Diploma
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and highly recommend other people to do a NEBOSH course through RRC International.
Thought the course was nicely laid out, well delivered and easy to follow.
Thank you as well for your constant support during this part of my journey with NEBOSH. Thank you for your amazing lectures and feedbacks and thank you for being so supportive during the learning process!
Good course materials and trainer presented very efficiently.
I found RRC during a tough time as many people have been through in recent times. This subject is something I've always had an interest in and gave me something to focus on. I just want to thank…
I found RRC during a tough time as many people have been through in recent times. This subject is something I've always had an interest in and gave me something to focus on. I just want to thank you and your team.
The course material provided were really informative not just for the course but to also use in my daily work. The main difference for me was the tutor... I would not hesitate recommending them.
The course was very useful and I have learned a lot from the excellent tutor Mr. Hassan, who kept us very interested, and I was impressed by the whole experience of making the learning process an enjoyable one.
The course was very fluent, easy going, and although there was lots of information to review, the tutor did a very good job in keeping us interested and explained everything. Great content and materials.
After failing my first attempt... I attended your revision course, I have to say the tips you gave me were invaluable, I completely changed my approach from the first exam.
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