SFJ Awards
Level 3
QN: 610/5745/9
Curriculum Active
SFJ Awards Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SFJ Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 70 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
SFJ Awards
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
70 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Carry out fire risk assessments in low-risk premises
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan visits to premises for the purpose of fire risk assessment
- Be able to carry out Fire Risk Assessment observations in premises
- Be able to carry out post fire risk assessment observation administration work
2
Understand fire development and spread, prevention principles and human behaviour in fire
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand fire prevention principles and best practices
- Understand principles of combustion and fire development & spread
- Understand fire risk assessment methodologies and control mechanisms to reduce risk
- Understand human behaviour in a fire situation
3
Understand fire protection, means of escape and associated management systems within low-risk premises
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand passive fire safety systems to protect life in low-risk premises
- Understand active fire safety systems to protect life in low-risk premises
- Understand the requirements to secure safe means of escape in low-risk premises
- Understand external fire spread and development in low-risk premises
- Understand fire safety management in low-risk premises
4
Understand the role and responsibilities of fire risk assessors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the moral and professional standards required from fire risk assessors and associated fire industry specialists
- Understand how to work in a safe and ethical manner
- Understand the legislative frame
- work fire risk assessors operate within
- Understand the relationship with enforcing and regulatory authorities
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5745/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SFJ Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2025