Course Elements Overview
The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety consists of 6 elements:
- Element 1 - Managing fire safety
- Element 2 - Principles of fire and explosion
- Element 3 - Fuel, oxygen and ignition sources and control measures
- Element 4 - Fire protection of buildings
- Element 5 - Safety of people in the event of fire
- Element 6 - Fire safety risk assessment
The qualification comprises two units:
- Unit FSC1 covers the management of fire safety, principles of fire and explosions, fire sources and controls, fire protection in buildings and fire risk assessments. This unit is assessed via an open-book exam completed online.
- Unit FSC2 covers fire risk assessments and is assessed via a practical risk assessment based on a workplace.
If you are studying digitally the units are studied at your own pace, for classroom courses the programme is delivered over 4 days.
Course Outcome - What’s the outcome?
You will earn the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, which is an SCQF Level 6 qualification (equivalent to RQF Level 3, similar to an A Level). This comprehensive course will equip you with a solid understanding of the principles and practices for managing fire risk in the workplace, along with the confidence to apply your knowledge effectively.
Assessment
Unit FSC1: The open-book examination is conducted online through the NEBOSH exam portal, where you will have 24-hour access. On average, you should allocate about 5 hours to complete the exam. Your performance will be graded as follows:
- Pass: 45-64 marks
- Credit: 65-74 marks
- Distinction: 75+ marks
Unit FSC2: This is a workplace-based fire risk assessment task that must be completed at your workplace and submitted to BSC via email. Unit FSC2 is graded as either a pass or a refer (fail).
To obtain the full NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, you must successfully pass both units.