On this course, you will learn fire safety skills which can be applied in workplaces anywhere in the world. The qualification provides the knowledge and understanding to advise on fire protection for premises and the workforce. You will learn how to carry out an effective fire risk assessment in low to medium risk workplaces, gaining a solid foundation in specialist fire safety.
The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety consists of 6 elements:
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English and a Level 2 health and safety qualification
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: One risk assessment based on a workplace scenario, self-assessed activities, a mock exam and a practice case-study risk assessment.
Exams: One non-invigilated, open book exam (completed and submitted within a 24 hour window)
Prison Support Requirements: Facilitate tutor support via email. This often requires scanning learner assignments and email them to their tutor.
Tutor Support: Yes – accessed with prison staff support
What’s Next? Any other Level 3 NEBOSH Certificate
Find Out More: From the NEBOSH website here.
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