SFJ Awards
Level 4
QN: 610/6796/9
Curriculum Active
SFJ Awards Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SFJ Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 260 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
SFJ Awards
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
260 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 of moderate fire risk buildings as an intermediate Fire Risk Assessor
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan fire risk assessment scope of works tasking and project actions.2.
- Be able to carry out Fire Risk Assessment observations on moderate risk premises.
2
Coaching, mentoring and personal development of Fire Risk Assessors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Professional Development requirements.2.
- Be able to reflect on own competence and CPD needs.3.
- Be able to mentor and support others in fire risk assessment.
3
Fire Risk Assessment in Construction Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal and regulatory frame
- work governing fire safety in construction projects.2.
- Understand fire hazards and risks specific to construction environments.3.
- Understand fire prevention and protection measures suitable for construction sites.4.
- Be able to conduct a fire risk assessment for a construction site.5.
- Be able to develop and communicate a construction phase fire safety plan.6.
- Be able to monitor and review fire safety arrangements during construction.
4
Fire Risk Assessment in Health and Care Premises
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fire safety characteristics of health and care premises.2.
- Understand fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems in healthcare settings.3.
- Understand evacuation strategies in moderate to high complexity care premises.4.
- Understand how to apply fire risk assessment methodology to health and care.5.
- Be able to assess fire hazards and risks in health and care premises.6.
- Be able to evaluate fire safety management arrangements in health and care premises.7.
- Be able to make proportionate fire safety recommendations.8.
- Be able to produce a compliant fire risk assessment report in health and care premises
5
Fire Risk Assessment in Heritage Buildings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the construction and fire behaviour of heritage buildings.2.
- Understand the legal and conservation frame
- work for fire safety in heritage buildings.3.
- Understand fire protection systems suitable for heritage environments.4.
- Understand evacuation strategies and occupant risk in heritage premises.5.
- Be able to assess fire hazards and risks in heritage buildings.6.
- Be able to evaluate fire safety management in heritage premises.7.
- Be able to develop proportionate fire safety recommendations for heritage buildings.8.
- Be able to produce a compliant fire risk assessment report for heritage premises.
6
Fire Risk Assessment in Purpose-Built Blocks of Flats
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal frame
- work governing fire safety in purpose-built blocks of flats.2.
- Understand the role of multi-agency collaboration in fire safety regulation.3.
- Understand the principles of compartmentation and evacuation strategies.4.
- Understand fire safety systems and equipment in residential blocks.5.
- Understand how to evaluate available information relating to external wall construction and materials.6.
- Be able to conduct a fire risk assessment in a purpose-built block of flats.
7
Fire Safety Requirements in Buildings for Intermediate-Level Fire Risk Assessors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand knowledge of fire safety legislation & guidance to inform tailored fire risk assessment approaches.2.
- Understand the general fire safety requirement for intermediate premises.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6796/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SFJ Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2026