ABBE
Level 3
QN: 603/4897/5
Curriculum Active
ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ABBE. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 130 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
ABBE
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
130 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Fundamental principles and concepts for fire risk assessment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) and the legislation that informs fire safety standards in new construction, material alterations or refurbishment
- Understand the difference between prescriptive and performance-based approaches to fire safety design
- Understand how to identify the type of structure and fabric of a building and how they affect fire safety
- Understand how to identify the building services and their location within a building
- Understand the difference between active and passive means of containment
- Understand the different types fire alarm systems in use in buildings
- Understand the requirements for access and liaising with the Fire and Rescue Services (FRS)
- Understand the nature of fire and the sources and significance of fuel load
- Understand how different types of occupant react when exposed to a fire
- Understand the tactics that can be utilised in seeking to achieve adequate levels of fire safety within buildings
2
Prepare to undertake fire risk assessments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to respond appropriately to requests to undertake fire risk assessments
- Be able to confirm instructions to clients prior to commencing an assessment
- Be able to estimate the resources required to undertake the fire risk assessment and prepare a quotation
3
Undertake and report on fire risk assessments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to review building(s) and documents to produce a fire risk assessment
- Conduct the fire risk assessment in accordance with all current guidance
- Be able to recognise own limitations when undertaking a fire risk assessment
- Be able to record findings and recommend an action plan in accordance current guidance
4
Work in a safe and professional manner
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to comply with organisational and legal requirements at all times
- Be able to maintain health, safety and security at work
- Be able to act in a professional and ethical manner
- Be able to conduct assessments in a professional manner
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4897/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ABBE
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2019