Why It’s Time to Upskill: The Fire Safety Qualification That Sets You Apart
If you’re a fire risk assessor, health and safety consultant, or building professional working with complex premises, you’ve likely felt the pressure of growing regulatory expectations.
The truth is clear: competence in fire safety is no longer optional. It’s a legal requirement.
And for those assessing high-risk buildings, such as care homes, large HMOs, residential tower blocks, hospitals, or heritage sites, the bar is even higher.
So how do you prove your knowledge, enhance your credibility, and make sure you’re not left behind?
The ProQual Level 4 Award in Advanced Fire Risk Assessment might be the most valuable qualification you take this year.
What’s Changing—and Why You Should Care
The landscape of fire safety is shifting fast.
With the Building Safety Act 2022 now in force and regulators demanding clearer evidence of competence, those conducting fire risk assessments on high-risk premises need to do more than just follow a checklist.
They need to demonstrate that they understand the environment, the legislation, the behaviour of fire, and how to assess risks effectively using the latest codes and standards.
That’s where this course steps in.
What Is the ProQual Level 4 Award?
This is not an entry-level course.
It’s a nationally recognised RQF Level 4 qualification, aligned with the BS 8674:2022 Framework for Competence of Fire Risk Assessors. That makes it one of the most targeted and up-to-date routes for demonstrating professional competence in advanced fire risk assessment.
Whether you're an independent consultant or employed in a fire safety role, this award gives you formal recognition that you can assess high-risk buildings to a professional standard.
Who Is It For?
This course is built for people already operating in the sector, including:
Fire risk assessors moving into high-risk premises
Consultants handling complex or regulated buildings
Regulators and enforcement professionals
Architects and designers with fire safety responsibilities
Responsible Persons managing legal duties under the Fire Safety Order
If you’ve been assessing care homes, high-rise residential buildings, or mixed-use developments—or you plan to—you’re the ideal candidate.
What You’ll Learn
This course isn’t just about ticking off hazards.
You’ll cover:
How to use BS 9991, BS 9999, and PAS 79 effectively
Common causes and pathways of fire spread in high-risk buildings
How to assess human behaviour and occupancy risk
The role of active and passive fire protection
External wall systems and combustible materials
Legal duties of Responsible Persons, Duty Holders and regulators
How to write professional, proportionate fire risk assessment reports
How to reflect on and improve your own knowledge through CPD
In short, it takes you from confident assessor to recognised specialist.
Learning Outcomes That Matter
One of the most powerful parts of this qualification is its focus on practical application.
You won’t just learn theory—you’ll be expected to apply it.
Learning outcomes include:
Planning and conducting fire risk assessments in line with BS 8674
Identifying risks and control measures for buildings beyond DCLG guidance
Communicating findings clearly to clients and stakeholders
Maintaining professionalism and ethical standards in all your work
Reflecting on your own skills and creating a plan for ongoing development
This course will help you build the confidence and evidence base to justify your assessments, even under scrutiny.
What’s the Format?
It’s a structured but flexible programme:
5 days face-to-face training at our Farnborough centre (21–25 July 2025)
Delivered by experienced fire risk assessors who’ve worked in real-world high-risk buildings
Supported by an online platform where you’ll complete a final assessment and CPD tasks
Tutor support throughout, and optional professional interviews to validate your work
Most learners complete their post-course assignment within 2–4 weeks, but you’ll have up to 6 months to finalise everything.
What Do You Get?
✅ A regulated RQF Level 4 qualification
✅ CPD certification
✅ Practical assessment with real case study scenario
✅ Templates, resources, and structured support
✅ Access to expert tutors and feedback on your work
✅ Eligibility to use the qualification to meet BS 8674 and insurer requirements
Why Now?
You already know the stakes.
Whether you’re working with HRBs under the Building Safety Act, assessing external walls, or preparing PEEPs in high-occupancy settings—your clients need more than just your word.
They need evidence of competence.
This course gives you that evidence, grounded in standards, backed by regulation, and delivered by professionals who know what works.
What’s the Investment?
The full course costs £1,295 + VAT and includes all training, resources, assessment support and certification.
Flexible payment options are available.
There are now only 5 places on this course to ensure quality delivery—so early booking is essential.
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