Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment
ProQual Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment
Develop and demonstrate your ability to plan, undertake and report on fire risk assessments for low- and moderate-risk buildings. This Ofqual-regulated qualification combines knowledge and competence outcomes, aligned to the intermediate fire risk assessment competencies outlined in BS 8674:2025.
Suitable for experienced fire risk assessors or holders of the Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment seeking to develop their assessment practice.
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Five mandatory units covering assessment principles, fire precautions, risk management and professional development.
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Knowledge workbooks and practical assessment activities, including reviewing existing assessments and producing fire risk assessment reports.
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Two distinct moderate-risk reports within SHEC Learning®’s assessment plan.
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Live assessor observations, with suitable activities observed and recorded through Microsoft Teams.
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Learner guidance, assessor feedback and online evidence submission through Quals Direct.
Before enrolling: You must be aged 18 or over and normally hold the ProQual Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment or have at least three years’ demonstrable fire risk assessment experience. SHEC Learning® will review your suitability and access to appropriate assessment opportunities before enrolment.
Achievement supports your development as a fire risk assessor within the qualification’s scope. It does not automatically confer a BS 8674 competence level or establish competence to assess every building type.
Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment
ProQual Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment
Develop the knowledge needed to understand fire risk assessment in low-risk buildings. This Ofqual-regulated qualification is aligned to the foundation fire risk assessment competencies outlined in BS 8674:2025.
Suitable for those entering fire risk assessment and people with existing fire safety, health and safety or premises management responsibilities.
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Three mandatory units covering assessment principles, fire development and managing fire risk.
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Knowledge-based assessment through workbooks and assignments.
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Learner guidance and online submission through Quals Direct.
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Progression opportunity to the ProQual Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment.
FREE CPD Fire Safety & Risk Management e-learning included to support your foundation learning.
Before enrolling: You must be aged 18 or over and have an opportunity, through employment or training, to review fire risk assessment in a low-risk building. SHEC Learning® will assess your suitability and support needs.
This knowledge-based award supports your development; it does not independently verify practical fire risk assessor competence.
