NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety elearning

This focused qualification helps you learn and develop fire safety skills which can be applied in workplaces anywhere in the world.

On completion of the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety you will have the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand fire and explosion protection and prevention principles
• Carry out an effective fire risk assessment in a low to medium risk workplace.

There is two assessment for this certificate:

An open book examination: which can be completed at home or in another safe and suitable location where you can concentrate. In the exam you will be given a scenario that describes a realistic workplace and situation. Then you will then be asked to carry out a series of tasks using evidence presented in the scenario as well as the  knowledge you have gained through your studies and revision.

You can completed the exam in 4 -5 hours. However you will have 24 hours to complete and submit your paper 

A practical fire risk assessment: the fire risk assessment has been developed around fire risk assessment standards such as the Home Office fire guidance and PAS79-1:2020.

There is no time restriction on completing the fire risk assessment. We do, recommend that you take around 3 hours to complete all four parts of the assessment.  

This qualification has no entry requirements. However, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. 

Managers and supervisory staff who need to ensure that their organisation meets its responsibilities under fire safety legislation. Courses leading to this qualification should equip holders to carry out fire risk assessments of most low risk workplaces and identify the range of fire protective and preventative measures required. It is therefore also suitable for people moving into fire safety adviser roles.