Level 5 Award in Fire Risk Assessment

Who is the Level 5 Award in Fire Risk Assessment Suitable For?

The Level 5 Award in Fire Risk Assessment is for experienced fire risk assessors and fire engineers who need a higher-level qualification covering the most complex buildings and occupancies.

What's Included in the Level 5 Award in Fire Risk Assessment?

Delivery Method

Portfolio-based qualification, completed remotely with your assessor.

Course Duration

Completion in 8 – 12 weeks, providing you have the time

Course Content

The qualification covers advanced fire dynamics, engineered fire safety solutions, evaluating complex compartmentation and evacuation strategies, and justifying assessment decisions against guidance and regulation. Your assessor confirms the exact unit combination with you at enrolment.

Assessment

• Your assessor supports you through building your portfolio
• Evidence includes fire risk assessments of complex premises
• Knowledge units are recorded through professional discussion
• Remote assessment throughout

Certification

ProQual – your certificate is emailed to you directly following internal verification.

Benefits

• Demonstrates competence across complex and high-risk premises
• Supports applications to professional fire safety registers
• Recognised for senior fire safety advisory roles

Prerequisites

You should be an experienced fire risk assessor, ideally holding the Level 4 Certificate. Before you are accepted onto this qualification you will be asked to complete a Skill Scan, and if accepted you will need to provide photographic ID.

Related Content

• National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ)
• Construction NVQ

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Step 3

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