Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment
This distance learning qualification is aligned with skills and behaviors outlined in BS 8674: 2025 – Built Environment Framework for Competence of Individual Fire Risk Assessor.
Throughout the qualification candidates will develop a clear understanding of the principles, procedures and legislation involved in an effective fire risk assessment, while gaining the knowledge and confidence to carry out assessments and produce professional, compliant reports.
Who should complete this course?
This qualification designed for individuals currently working in, or aspiring to work in, the fire safety sector, or those who carry out fire risk assessments as part of their job role.
Those enrolling on this course should be in a role or training placement that allows them to review fire risk assessments in a low-risk building.
The Institute of Fire Safety Managers defines low risk buildings as: “structures that meet specific criteria to mitigate potential hazards. These buildings typically accommodate fewer occupants, with a capacity of around 60 occupants”
If you already have 3+ years experience working in the field of fire risk assessments, you may want to consider the Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment.
What does this course involve?
During the course, you will cover the following subject areas:
✓ Introduction to fire risk assessment
✓ Understanding fire development and spread
✓ Introduction to managing fire risk
You will demonstrate your knowledge through a range of assessment methods, including submission of real work completed during your day-to-day job, a professional discussion with your assessor, and a written question task.
SHE Knows delivery methods for this qualification – we are different, not just your average training provider.
At SHE Knows, our focus is on gathering real, work-based evidence for your Level 3 qualification, not relying solely on assignments or written Q&A.
All assessments are carried out by qualified, human assessors who will support you through Email, Teams, or even Whatsapp! We don’t work with automated systems or admin teams. We’re here to guide, support, encourage, and keep you on track right through to completion.
Time scales for completion can vary from candidate to candidate, based on your job role, experience, and how much time you have to dedicate to the course, however ProQual estimates that the average time spent on this qualification is 100 hours.
You can start at any time. Once your registration has been processed, you’ll receive your work pack including your SHE Knows Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment workbook.
Your assessor will then book an induction with you during which they will explain evidence gathering and how to understand our workbook and filing systems.
They will also go through your competence analysis to help both you and your assessor understand your experience, strengths, and areas where you may need to develop further. This induction gives your assessor the opportunity to get to know you and plan how best to support you throughout the qualification, so it’s worth setting aside time for this session!
Want to ask a question? Feel free to Contact us to speak directly to an assessor before you register.
At a Glance…
✓ For individuals currently working in, or aspiring to work in, the fire safety sector, or those who carry out fire risk assessments as part of their job role.
✓ Aligned with skills and behaviors outlined in in BS 8674: 2025 – Built Environment Framework for Competence of Individual Fire Risk Assessor
✓ Evidence based assessment – no exams!
✓ From £900 + VAT
Accredited by the ProQual Awarding Organisation
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