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NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety is recognised as the essential fire safety risk management qualification. As health and safety regulations continue to become more stringent, it is vital we all proactively carry out fire safety risk assessments and engage with our fire safety responsibilities.

The course comprises of six elements that cover pivotal areas such as the core fundamentals of fire safety principles, risk and safety management and the prevention of fire risk. 

The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety is recognised globally by employers and professional memberships.

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Duration

60 hours online | 5 days Virtual

Entry Requirements

We believe in making learning accessible to everyone. With no entry requirements, this course is designed for individuals at any level.

Learning options:

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    Online Learning

    Flexible, accessible, self-paced digital learning.


    • Complete the course around your schedule
    • Anytime access on any device
    • Test your own progress
    • Exams included

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    Virtual Learning

    Live, interactive online training with a tutor.


    • A classroom experience from home or work
    • Printed and digital notes
    • Free access to online materials
    • Exams included

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    On-Site Learning

    Train together in a collaborative, face-to-face or virtual classroom setting with off-the-shelf or customised courses


    • Perfect balance of flexibility and cost effectiveness
    • Choose from Classroom or Virtual learning
    • Designated Account Manager
    • Exclusive corporate rates
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    Classroom Learning

    In-person, tutor-led learning in a classroom setting.


    • Study with fellow professionals
    • Lunch and refreshments included
    • Physical course notes and workbooks
    • Exams included

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety Explained


The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety is ideal for those responsible for fire safety in low to medium
risk workplaces, including Health and Safety managers, Facilities Managers and health and safety
representatives within businesses.

Our Virtual classroom learning courses bring tutor-led training straight to your door. If you value group
collaboration and tutor guidance but don’t want to travel to a classroom, this option is for you.

Our Online learning is excellent for those who prefer a visual, practical approach to self study. All courses have access to CMIOSH tutor support.
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Units

  • Element 1

    Managing Fire Safety

  • Element 2

    The 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

Assessments

  • FSC1: Online Assessment

    FSC2: Practical risk Assessment based on a workplace

Course Length

  • Virtual: 5 days plus assessment
    Online: 12 months of unlimited access to an award winning Learning Management System (LMS) plus the assessment

Virtual Learning
Classroom Learning
Virtual
19/01/2026
Cardiff: Holiday Inn, CF10 1XD
19/01/2026
£1200.00
Warrington: High Legh Golf Club, Knutsford, WA16 0WA
19/01/2026
£1200.00
Bristol: Engineers House, Clifton, BS8 3NB
19/01/2026
£1200.00
London: Broadway House, Westminster, SW1H 9NQ
26/01/2026
£1200.00
Wakefield: Holiday Inn, Pontefract, WF5 9BE
26/01/2026
£1200.00
Warrington: High Legh Golf Club, Knutsford, WA16 0WA
20/04/2026
£1200.00
Cardiff: Holiday Inn, CF10 1XD
20/04/2026
£1200.00
Virtual
20/04/2026
Bristol: Engineers House, Clifton, BS8 3NB
20/04/2026
£1200.00
London: Broadway House, Westminster, SW1H 9NQ
27/04/2026
£1200.00
Wakefield: Holiday Inn, Pontefract, WF5 9BE
27/04/2026
£1200.00

NEBOSH recommend that the standard of English required to study for the FSC must be such that you can both understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. It is important to stress that you as the learner should make your own decision on your standard of proficiency in English.

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Element 1
Managing Fire Safety 1.1 Moral and Financial reasons for managing fire safety
1.2 The role of national governments and international bodies in developing frameworks for the regulation of fire safety
Element 2
The Principles of fire and explosion 2.1 The principles of combustion, fire growth and fire spread
2.2 The ignition of solids, liquids and gases
2.3 Explosion and explosive combustion
 
Element 3
Fuel, oxygen and ignition sources and control measures 3.1 Sources of fuel, oxygen and ignition sources
3.2 Appropriate control measures to minimise fire and explosive risks
Element 4
Fire Protection of buildings 4.1 The means of fire protection and prevention
4.2 Means of escape
4.3 The methods and systems available to give early warning of fire
4.4 Classification of fires and fire fighting equipment
4.5 The method of operation and maintenance of fixed installation systems
4.6 Requirements for ensuring access for the fire service
Element 5
Safety of people in the event of fire 5.1 Fire emergency plan
5.2 Fire evacuation
5.3 Behaviours of people in the event of a fire
5.4 Appropriate training requirements
Element 6
Fire Safety risk assessment 6.1 Objectives of fire safety risk assessments
6.2 Principles and practice of fire safety risk assessments
6.3 Matters to be considered in a risk assessment of substances capable of forming a fire

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

NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate Syllabus Guide

NEBOSH Progression Pathways

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety Course Guide

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety Fact Sheet

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety Online Course Fact Sheet

The FSC1 open book exam is completed electronically and submitted through the NEBOSH exam portal.  You have 24 hours from 11am (UK time) on exam day to complete and submit your exam paper. 

You will be presented with a scenario describing a realistic workplace and situation, and will have to carry out a series of tasks using the scenario provided and your knowledge gained throughout your learning.

The FSC2 is a practical fire risk assessment based on a workplace. This can be completed at a place of work or at home, and is submitted by email according to deadline.

You must successfully pass both units to achieve your full NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety. 

Please note: For any assessments taken after 1st August 2023, all assessments must be submitted in PDF format only.

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The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety is a level 3 qualification, equivalent to an A-Level. The NEBOSH Fire Certificate is accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Upon successful completion of the course, learners are entitled to Associate Membership of the International Institute of Risk and Safety (AIIRSM).
The NEBOSH Fire Certificate is not a mandatory qualification for those looking to work within the fire safety sector. However, the course benefits learners in many ways, allowing them to learn about fire safety techniques and giving them the practical knowledge to impact safety culture and keep their workplace safe from fire-related hazards.

The course is ideal for Facilities Managers, Health and Safety Managers, or anyone responsible for workplace fire safety.
One of the many benefits that the NEBOSH Fire Certificate offers businesses is having in-house fire experts within the workplace. These staff members will be able to improve fire safety standards and carry out fire risk assessments. This will help mitigate the risk of severe business losses resulting from fire.
There isn't only one person responsible for fire safety in the workplace. Fire safety should be seen as a shared responsibility amongst both employees and employers, with each group's role equally important.

In the UK, employers must abide by certain laws related to fire safety such as the Fire Safety Order 2005. Employees are just as important when it comes to fire safety at work.

Your business will benefit from having more employees trained in fire safety, ensuring more staff members can recognise fire risks, hazards and safety protocols.

For more information about fire safety in the workplace, take a look at our blog.
There are 5 key steps within a fire safety risk assessment.
  1. Identify the hazards.
  2. Identify people at risk.
  3. Evaluate, reduce, remove and protect from risk.
  4. Record, plan, inform, instruct and train.
  5. Review the risk assessment process.
Take a look at our blog to discover how to write a fire safety risk assessment.
Workplace Training

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety for Your Workforce

Develop your people for a better organisation.

By applying the knowledge and skills gained from the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety qualification, you will be able to contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. 

Our training has been tried and tested by 100,000 health and safety professionals. We offer a range of learning options, including virtual classroom, online and on-site classroom courses delivered at premises of your choice on a day of your choice.

Benefits Of Staff Training At Your Organisation

Cost and time saving benefits for larger number of staff.
Your own dedicated account manager to organise all aspects of your training.
Relevant training for your staff can be tailored to company requests.
Choice and convenience of training delivery options to suit your staff.

Whats The Best Way For My Staff To Learn?

Dependent on staff availability, location, budget and your company needs, choose from the options:

IOSH MS Online - Our interactive and multimedia rich courses for staff to fit in around their commitments

Online - Our interactive and multimedia rich courses for staff to fit in around their commitments

Classroom - Expert tutor-led delivery, hosted in a professional training environment across 6-sites within the UK. Alternatively Classroom training can be delivered On-Site at your premises for multiple learners.

Virtual - The Virtual Learning Academy is the most modern approach to delivering live-online training without the need to travel

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