SFJ Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)

The Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors) is based on fire safety in ‘simple’ premises, such as shops, offices or industrial units.

It is aimed at those who are new to working in a fire safety role and wish to build their knowledge and gain recognition of their competence. This qualification can be completed by both operational and non-operational staff working in a relevant role.

Responsibilities of the delegate may include  carrying out fire risk assessments and ensuring fire safety arrangements are in place. Example job roles are: Fire Risk Assessors, Facilities Staff, Health & Safety Practitioners. 

SFJ Awards Level 3 Certificate standard delivery model 
Module 1 – 3-days – “Fire Safety Legislation”
Subject areas
• Fire safety legislation
• Fire risk assessment
• Principles of preventions
• Fire Safety Arrangements
• General Fire Precautions

Core Documents
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Regulators’ Code
• DCLG Fire safety risk assessment guides

Module 2 – 5-days – “Fire Safety Requirements”
Subject areas
• Fire safety legislation
• Fire risk assessment
• Fire detection & warning
• Fire-fighting equipment
• Means of escape
• Training
• Maintenance

Core Documents
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• DCLG Fire safety risk assessment guides

Module 3 – 2-days – “Auditing & Inspecting”.
Subject areas
• Auditing a simple premises
• Inspecting a simple premises
• Formative written assignment

Core Documents
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• DCLG Fire safety risk assessment guides
• Enforcement Management Model (EMM)
• Regulators’ Code

Module 5 – 5-days – “Enforcing the Fire Safety Order”
Subject areas
• Sleeping Accommodation
• Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
• Alteration, Prohibition & Enforcement Notices
• Offences
• Witness Statements

Core Documents
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• DCLG Fire safety risk assessment guides
• Enforcement Management Model (EMM)
• Regulators’ Code

SFJ Awards Level 3 Certificate – Fast Track Model
Week 1 – 5-days – “Fire Safety Legislation & Requirements”
Subject areas
• Fire safety legislation
• Fire risk assessment
• Principles of preventions
• Fire Safety Arrangements
• General Fire Precautions
• Fire detection & warning
• Means of escape

Core Documents
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Regulators’ Code
• DCLG Fire safety risk assessment guides

Week 2 – 5-days – “Fire Safety Requirements and Auditing & Inspecting”
Subject areas
• Fire safety legislation
• Fire risk assessment
• Means of escape
• Training
• Maintenance
• Formative written assignment

Core Documents
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• DCLG Fire safety risk assessment guides

Week 3 – 5-days – “Enforcing the Fire Safety Order”
Subject areas
• Sleeping Accommodation
• Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
• Alteration, Prohibition & Enforcement Notices
• Offences
• Witness Statements

Core Documents
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• DCLG Fire safety risk assessment guides
• Enforcement Management Model (EMM)
• Regulators’ Code

There are no pre-entry requirements for enrolling to complete this qualification.

If you have any specific learning needs, including dyslexia please let us know before the course.  A good understanding of English is needed.