Accredited by FireQual Aligned with BS 8674:2025
Your Gateway to a Rewarding Career in Fire Safety
Are you ready to launch your career as a fire risk assessor?
The FireQual Level 3 Certificate in Foundation Fire Risk Assessment is the perfect starting point for individuals beginning their journey in fire safety. This foundation-level qualification equips you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to conduct fire risk assessments in low to moderate risk buildings and premises — often while working under supervision.
Whether you’re joining a vocational training programme, starting an apprenticeship, or working as an in-house assessor, this course provides the solid foundation you need to progress confidently in the fire safety industry.
Who is the Level 3 Certificate in Foundation Fire Risk Assessment for?
This course is ideal for:
- Fire risk assessors at the beginning of their career or working under supervision
- Individuals participating in vocational training or fire risk assessment apprenticeships
- In-house fire risk assessors
- Independent fire safety consultants
- Responsible Persons or Duty Holders who carry out fire risk assessments in low to moderate risk premises
Why Choose This Qualification?
- Perfect entry point into the fire risk assessor career pathway
- Fully aligned with BS 8674:2025 Foundation core competency level
- Excellent stepping stone to higher-level qualifications
- Develops real-world practical skills
- Highly regarded by employers across construction, education, care homes, and more
What you will learn...
This comprehensive 5-day training course (plus guided learning) covers all the foundational topics you need:
- Recognised methods for categorising fire risk
- Foundational methodologies for undertaking fire risk assessments in low to moderate risk buildings
- Effective evacuation planning and arrangements
- How to communicate assessment findings and action plans clearly
- Application of relevant fire safety legislation, guidance, standards, and codes of practice
- Principles of building design, including compartmentation and construction techniques
- Fire safety management procedures and arrangements
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand the principles and scope of fire risk assessments in low to moderate risk buildings
- Understand key fire safety legislation
- Demonstrate knowledge of fire development and spread
- Apply understanding of building design, construction, and maintenance
- Evaluate and understand fire safety management arrangements
Certification & Recognition
Upon successful completion, you will receive: FireQual Level 3 Certificate in Foundation Fire Risk Assessment Qualification number: 610/6233/9
You will also be entitled to use post-nominal letters.
Course Structure & Assessment
Duration: 5 days of training + 50 hours guided learning
Assessment Methods:
- Observations
- Written assignments
- Professional discussions
- Portfolio of evidence
Assessments are designed to test both your theoretical understanding and practical application of fire risk assessment skills.
Next Steps...
After completing this Level 3 Foundation course, you can advance to the FireQual Level 4 Certificate in Intermediate Fire Risk Assessment.
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Starting 18th June 2026 (Virtual Delivery) delivered on the following dates: 18th June, 25th June, 2nd July, 16th July, 23rd July
Starting Monday 30th July 2026 (Virtual Delivery) delivered on the following dates: 30th July, 6th Aug, 13th Aug, 27th Aug, 3rd Sept
Starting Thursday 30th September 2026 (Face-to-Face) delivered on the following dates: 10th Sept, 17th Sept, 25th Sept (Friday), 1st Oct, 8th Oct
Starting Thursday 15th October 2026 (Virtual Delivery) delivered on the following dates: 15th Oct, 22nd Oct, 29th Oct, 5th Nov, 12th Nov
Course materials and exam/assessment included.
Pricing & Booking
Price: £2499 + VAT
Entry Requirements:
None – just suitable literacy, numeracy, and communication skills, plus access to appropriate premises for assessment.
Delivery:
Face to Face (Classroom)
You can attend one of our face-to-face training sessions at our Head Office Training Rooms in Mold, Flintshire.
Once you have attended the course and successfully passed the assessment, you will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence containing one reflective learning document and two redacted fire risk assessment reports. The final step is to undergo a professional interview with one of our trainers via Microsoft Teams.
Online (Teams)
Our online sessions will run similarly to that of the classroom sessions but will be delivered via Teams.
This course is delivered over 5 days which is then followed up by the completion of an online assignment pack and the submission of evidence
Ready to take the next step in fire safety?
Still have questions?
Contact us today to discuss your training needs or to book your place on the next available course.
We look forward to supporting you on your fire safety journey!