NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

This course is ideal if you:

• Have responsibility for fire safety at work.
• Need to understand fire risk assessment and control measures.
• Want a recognised fire safety qualification.
• Are involved in managing buildings, people or fire procedures.
• Want flexible learning with expert tutor support throughout.

Whether you’re strengthening your current role or developing specialist fire safety knowledge, the NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate gives you the confidence and competence to manage fire risks effectively.

The NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate focuses on the principles of fire safety and risk management and covers key areas including:

• Justifying fire safety improvements using moral and financial arguments.
• Advising how fires and explosions can occur and the appropriate controls to minimise fire and explosion risks.
• Advise employers on the requirements for the fire protection of premises and workers including the appropriate training obligations.
• What should be included in emergency plans and what should be done to ensure the effective evacuation of buildings.
• Carrying out fire risk assessments in the workplace – prioritising risks, inspecting the workplace, recognising a range of common fire hazards, evaluating risks (taking account of current controls), recommending further control measures, and planning actions.

Our tutors bring these topics to life using practical examples, case studies and real workplace scenarios to ensure learning is relevant and engaging.

Our NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate is delivered remotely, allowing you to study flexibly while benefiting from structured, tutor-led learning.

We pride ourselves on the level of support and guidance learners receive throughout the course.

• You’ll be assigned a dedicated, NEBOSH-approved tutor who supports you from start to finish.
• 1-to-1 tutor sessions are available throughout the course to clarify topics, build confidence and prepare for assessments.
• Tutors provide guidance through professional discussions, helping you apply learning to real workplace situations.
• You’ll complete revision papers and exam preparation activities, ensuring you feel confident ahead of the FSC1 open book exam.
• Support is also provided for the FSC2 fire risk assessment, including advice on structure, evidence and submission.

This structured support ensures you’re never left to self-study alone and gives you the confidence to successfully complete both assessments.

The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety is made up of two units: FSC1 and FSC2, covering 6 key elements of health and safety management.

Unit FSC1 – Fire Safety

This unit focuses on the principles and systems needed to manage fire safety effectively, including:

• Managing fire safety.
• Principles of fire and explosion.
• Fuel, oxygen and ignition sources, and control measures.
• Fire protection of buildings.
• Safety of people in the event of a fire.
• Fire safety risk assessment.

Unit FSC2 – Fire Risk Assessment

This unit is highly practical and focuses on identifying, assessing and controlling workplace hazards, related to the aforementioned elements listed above.

We fully prepare you for both assessments and guide you through the process step by step.

FSC1 – Open Book Examination

You’ll have 24 hours to complete the exam, answering questions based on realistic workplace scenarios. Exams are available quarterly, offering flexibility around work commitments.

FSC2 – Fire Risk Assessment

This involves completing a risk assessment in your own workplace, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned directly. The FSC2 Fire Risk Assessment must be completed within 10 days of finishing the FSC1 exam.

You must achieve an appropriate passing mark in both units to gain the qualification.

By completing the course with us, you will:

• You will achieve a relevant and respected fire safety qualification.
• Give you invaluable knowledge and skills AND a globally respected qualification that supports your current role and your long-term career.
• Advance your career by gaining specialist fire safety knowledge.
• Create a strong foundation for a career in health and safety and boost your career prospects.
• Gain a solid technical foundation to build on through practical application and experience.
• Learn fire safety techniques that are based on global best practice.
• Have the technical know-how to comply with legislation and implement best practice.

The NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate provides a strong foundation for further development, including progression to qualifications such as the NEBOSH National General Certificate or higher-level health and safety and fire safety roles.

There are no formal entry requirements, making this an ideal starting point for health and safety training

You must have a suitable standard of English

You’ll need access to a computer or laptop, a stable internet connection, Dropbox and a Zoom account

The course involves 56 hours of study, including taught learning and background reading

Your final grade (Distinction, Credit, Pass or Refer) is based on the FSC1 exam result, but both units must be passed

Certification is valid for life

We offer the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety via:
Classroom learning in Dagenham

Blended learning, combining tutor support with flexible study

Our course is fully accredited by NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health).

We offer in-house training for organisations with 6 or more delegates, with discounts available for group bookings. This allows us to tailor delivery around your business, site and specific risks.