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Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment & Controls

The Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment & Controls offered by OXQUAL develops applied competence in identifying, evaluating and controlling workplace fire risks. The programme covers fire science, prevention, protection systems, emergency planning, inspection and cont...

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Overview

About this qualification

The Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment & Controls offered by OXQUAL develops applied competence in identifying, evaluating and controlling workplace fire risks. The programme covers fire science, prevention, protection systems, emergency planning, inspection and continual improvement.

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Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Fire-Safety Principles
  2. Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron
  3. Combustion Processes
  4. Fire-Safety Requirements Awareness
  5. Fire-Risk Assessment Process
  6. Fire-Hazard Identification
  7. Fire-Risk Evaluation
  8. Fire-Risk Documentation
  9. Ignition-Source Control
  10. Safe Storage Practices
  11. Fire-Prevention Strategies
  12. Passive Fire Protection
  13. Active Fire Protection
  14. Compartmentation
  15. Fire-Suppression Systems
  16. Fire Detection
  17. Fire Alarm Systems
  18. Emergency Evacuation Planning
  19. Fire Drills
  20. Fire-Safety Roles and Responsibilities
  21. Workplace Fire-Safety Training
  22. Inspection and Review
  23. Continual Improvement
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Fire Wardens
  • Safety Officers
  • Compliance Managers
  • Supervisors and HSE Personnel
  • Fire-Safety Contractors
  • Professionals responsible for workplace fire-risk assessments
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop fire-risk assessment competence.
  • Improve fire-hazard identification.
  • Strengthen prevention and protection knowledge.
  • Improve evacuation-planning skills.
  • Develop inspection and review competence.
  • Support continual improvement of workplace fire controls.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, case study and practical assessment.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers, applied case study and workplace fire-risk assessment exercise.
  • Total Questions: 70 theory questions plus 1 case study and 1 practical assessment.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 3 hours written plus 1 day practical.
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