NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (Distance Learning)
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NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety in Distance Learning Format
This NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety qualification helps delegates learn and develop fire safety skills which can be applied in workplaces anywhere in the world.
Who is the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety Suitable For?
This NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety course has been specially designed for those who need to ensure their organisation meets its responsibilities under fire safety legislation. Such individuals include:
- Managers with a responsibility for fire safety in the workplace
- Those working in facilities management
- Employee representatives and others
- Those wishing to start a career in fire safety or occupational safety and health
Course Background
The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety qualification helps delegates learn and develop fire safety skills which can be applied in workplaces around the world. On completion of the qualification, delegates will be equipped to understand fire and explosion protection and prevention principles as well as be able to carry out an effective fire risk assessment in a low- to medium-risk workplace.
The Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) replaces the National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management and the International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management.
Delivery Method
Distance Learning
Course Duration
An appropriate time scale for undertaking distance learning is 3-6 months depending on the learning undertaken by the individual; we strongly recommend no longer than 12 months is taken to complete the course.
Course Programme
Unit FSC1 - Fire safety
- Managing fire safety
- Principles of fire and explosion
- Fuel, oxygen and ignition sources and control measures
- Fire protection in buildings
- Safety of people in the event of a fire
- Fire safety risk assessment
Unit FSC2 - Fire risk assessment
- Practical risk assessment - this has been developed around fire risk assessment standards such as the Home Office fire guidance and PAS79-1:2020.
Certification and Assessment
Assessment consists of one open-book examination (OBE) and one practical risk assessment. The open-book examination for unit FSC1 will take around five hours and can be completed at home, with delegates having a 24-hour period to complete and return it to NEBOSH. Unit FSC2 is assessed via a three-hour practical fire risk assessment carried out in the workplace.
Successful delegates will be awarded with the nationally recognised qualification.
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For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.
For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.
To join online courses, delegates have to log in via a link provided through a computer or laptop with a camera, screen, microphone and access to the internet.
Connection quality is the responsibility of the delegate. If you need to download free video conferencing software please visit our video conferencing software page where you can download the software specified by SSG.
E-learning and Online (Instructor-led) training is more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective.
Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.
Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.
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Step 1
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Step 2
Once you have paid for your course(s), you will receive an email from our team advising how to begin your training.
Step 3
You will be provided with a username and password which will enable you to access the e-learning portal. Login to start your course, once you have completed and passed the course, you will be able to download and print your certificate straight away.
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