SFJ Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Safety Auditors)
This qualification is aimed at those who audit or regulate complex premises and environments, for example large premises, shopping centres, sleeping accommodation, places of assembly and open air events.
This qualification is part of the knowledge and skills competency requirements of a Fire Safety Inspector, or an individual who can complete audits of all regulated premises including complex and high risk premises.
The qualification is run over three block weeks over a period of time (see course dates). The total duration is 15 days (105 hours) classroom training (in person or online) plus self study and distance learning equivalent to 135 hours.
Week 1
5-days – “Foundations of fire safety in complex premises”
Criteria met
Y/503/3606 – Assess risks associated with fire in complex premises and environments
T/503/1927 – Ensure measures are in place to protect people from fire in complex premises and environments
M/503/3613 – Review fire protection systems in complex premises and environments
Subject areas covered
- Fire safety legislation
- Fire risk assessment
- Auditing and inspecting complex premises
- Causes and effects of fire
- Fire detection and warning systems
- Firefighting equipment
- Emergency lighting
- Signage
- Management systems for fire safety in complex premises
- Human behaviour and causes of fire
Core Documents covered
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Regulators’ Code
- HSE – Enforcement Management Model (EMM)
- DCLG Fire safety risk assessment guides
- BS 5839
- BS 5266
- BS 5499
- BS 5306
- BS 9999
Week 2
5-days – “Auditing and inspecting complex premises”
Criteria met
Y/503/3606 – Assess risks associated with fire in complex premises and environments
T/503/1927 – Ensure measures are in place to protect people from fire in complex premises and environments
M/503/3613 – Review fire protection systems in complex premises and environments
K/503/3593 – Visit complex premises and environments for the purposes of fire safety regulation
Subject areas covered
- Fire risk assessment
- Planning for audits and inspections
- Carrying out an audit and inspection of a complex premises and environments
- Occupancy risks in complex premises and environments
- Compartmentation
- Ventilation
- Means of escape
- Horizontal means of escape
- Vertical means of escape
- Offices, shops, factories, warehouses
- Sleeping risks (Hotels, Residential care etc.)
- Atria
- Shopping malls / centres
- Fire spread (internal and external)
- Access and facilities for firefighters
Core Documents covered
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- DCLG Fire safety risk assessment guides
- Approved Document B
- BS9999 – Fire Safety in Design, Management and use of Buildings
- Regulators’ Code
- NFCC or FRS Audit form
Week 3
5 days – “Fire Safety in Regulated and Licenced Premises”
Criteria met
Y/503/3606 – Assess risks associated with fire in complex premises and environments
T/503/1927 Ensure measures are in place to protect people from fire in complex premises and environments
M/503/3613 – Review fire protection systems in complex premises and environments
R/503/3605 – Review fire safety measures at locations that are regulated and / or licenced
Subject areas covered
- Fire Safety legislation and legislative frameworks
- Other enforcing agencies
- Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)
- Human behaviours and factors
- Places of assembly
Core Documents covered
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- LACORS Housing Fire Safety Guide
- DCLG Guide – Large Places of Assembly
- DCLG Guide – Open Air Events and Venues
- DCLG Guide – Theatres, Cinemas and Similar Places
- BS9999 Annex D – Theatres, Cinemas and Similar Places
- HSG 154 – Managing crowds safely
- The event safety guide (Purple guide)
- Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide)
There are no pre-entry requirements for enrolling to complete this qualification but the learner is likely to have experience of fire safety in an auditing role.
- Check you meet the entry requirements.
- Decide if you want to attend one of our hybrid classrooms (in person classroom with the option to switch to a virtual classroom) or a virtual classroom (live stream of a classroom course, participation enabled online).
- Book online by clicking ‘see course dates’ below, and choosing a virtual or a hybrid classroom space. You can also call us on 03333580340 if you would like to book over the phone if you would like to use a payment plan.
- Once a payment has been received, you will receive your course booking confirmation.
- Our training team will organise your exams by registering you with Skills For Justice, so you can focus on your learning.
In-Person
Classroom Hybrid-
Face-to-Face Training in Lancashire
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Virtual Tie-in Option
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Access to Compass MyKadmey Portal and physical study guides
Virtual
Online Classroom-
Real Time Virtual Clasroom
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Attend From Home
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Access to Compass MyKadmey Portal and physical study guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Course accreditation fees and certification fees are included in the course price.
We can make reasonable adjustment to support your specific needs: Policy and Procedure for Access Arrangements, Reasonable Adjustments and Special Consideration
Our training centre in Chorley is fully accessible with the main training room located on the ground floor. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet on the ground floor and a wheelchair accessible lift to the first floor.
Yes, within the cost of the course there is a buffet lunch, hot and cold drinks and biscuits for those attending in person.
If you are attending our Hybrid course and would prefer to split the payment for this course you can pay in 2 or 3 instalments, as long as the final payment is made before you take the exam. Please call our admin team who can set this up for you. Please note there is an additional admin fee of £50 added to the first instalment for this option.
ELCAS funding is available to eligible learners.
