ProQual
Level 5
QN: 603/7753/7
Curriculum Active
ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Fire Safety and Risk Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ProQual. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 370 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
ProQual
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
370 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assess arrangements to ensure an adequate means of warning and escape
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify and assess arrangements ensuring an adequate means of warning and escape
- Be able to assess arrangements relating to the emergency planning and evacuation of the building occupants
- Be able to inspect the equipment providing emergency escape from the premises
- Be able to review the management of Fire Safety in relation to providing a means of escape
2
Assess arrangements to prevent Internal and External Fire Spread
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand and apply the appropriate principles of prevention
- Be able to demonstrate competence to inspect passive fire protection to prevent internal fire spread
- Understand the risk of external fire spread to the premises
- Review the management of Fire Safety in relation to fire spread
3
Ensure active fire protection provisions are in place and suitable for the premises
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand and apply fire protection provisions
- Be able to determine the need for active fire protection systems and equipment
- Be able to ensure adequate facilities are in place to provide access to the Fire Service
- Be able to review the management of Fire Safety in relation to fire protection
4
Identify, assess and control fire hazards
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify and assess fire related hazards and ensure the implementation of adequate controls
- Be able to identify and report hazards and risks associated with fire
- Be able to assess risks associated with fire
- Be able to review the management of Fire Safety in relation to controlling fire hazards
5
Manage fire safety matters in Houses in Multiple Occupation and Residential Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify potential problems arising from the likely behaviour of people in the premises during a fire situation
- Understand the Fire Safety requirements for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
- Understand the Fire Safety requirements for Care Homes
6
Review fire safety matters ensuring compliance with fire safety regulation and guidelines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to define the statutory Fire Safety requirements for buildings in the UK
- Be able to evaluate plans to determine fire risks associated with construction design
- Be able to evaluate planned use of materials and their effectiveness
- Be able to report on risks with recommendations to support appropriate risk reduction measures, fire precautions and maintenance routines
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7753/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ProQual
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2021