Course overview
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The NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate is ideal for anyone who has health and safety responsibilities as part of their daily role, including fire prevention, fire risk assessment, and risk control. This NEBOSH qualification is relevant to all industry sectors and can help you to understand how to manage fire safety in your workplace. During your studies, you’ll cover topics such as the controls that can be put in place to manage explosive combustion, the requirements of maintaining fire escape routes and extinguishing equipment, and the principles and process involved in carrying out a fire risk assessment.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
You will have up to one year to complete your course, which is plenty of time to ensure you are able to study for your course at your own pace. The approximate study time is 60 hours, but you can take as much or as little time as you need.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, you will need a good grasp of English to ensure they understand the terminology covered within the course materials.
Course features
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated learner services
- Free CV critique service
- Free employability guide to help you impress future employers
- Free XO Student Discounts membership
Assessment
You will need to complete one online open book exam (FSC1) and one practical assessment (FSC2). You can find full details of what is included in these assessments below.
Open book exam – FSC 1
An open book examination which can be completed from home or any other safe and suitable location. Students are presented with a scenario that describes a realistic workplace and situation. Students will then be asked to carry out a series of tasks using evidence presented in the scenario as well as the underpinning knowledge they have gained through their studies.
From the time they start the assessment, they have 24 hours to download, complete, and submit their assessment for marking but the paper itself should take 4-5 hours in total.
Exam dates for your open book assessment are in February, April, May, August, October, and December.
If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment with Open Study College, we will book and pay for your assessments for you. If you do not add the exams option to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your assessments if you wish to achieve the qualification.
Practical assessment – FSC 2
A practical fire risk assessment that has been developed around fire risk assessment standards such as the Home Office fire guidance and PAS79-1:2020.
The time needed to complete the fire risk assessment is not restricted but it should take the student around three hours to complete and provide a good quality fire risk assessment.
Please note, if you cannot use your current workplace for your practical assessment for whatever reason, you can choose an alternative place of work such as a family member or friend’s workplace.
Dates for your practical assessment are February, April, June, August, October, and December.
Delivery
You will study for your course entirely online and receive full tutor support through email. The online portal makes learning more interactive with presentations, audio recordings, and interactive modules.
Subjects
- The moral and financial advantages of good fire safety management in the workplace.
- How fire safety is regulated and the roles of national government and international bodies.
- The principles of combustion in relation to fire safety.
- The principles of explosion and explosive combustion and the controls that can be put in place.
- The principles and conditions for the ignition of solids, liquids, and gases, and the controls that can be put in place.
- The principles for fire protection, detection, and prevention.
- The requirements for the maintenance of escape routes and fire extinguishing equipment, including access for the fire service.
- The different types of fire extinguishing methods and the need for training on their use.
- The behaviours of people during fires and why emergency plans are required.
- Why fire safety training requirements are needed for all workers.
- The principles of the fire risk assessment process and the ability to carry out a fire risk assessment in the workplace.
About Open Study College
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Established in 2007, Open Study College (OSC) is a distance learning course provider that has helped over 120,000 learners take the next step towards achieving their ambitions.
With over 700 courses, ranging from A Levels and GCSEs through to childcare and beauty therapy — there’s something for everyone. All of their qualifications are independently accredited by established awarding organisations, fully equipping you for the future.
Why choose Open Study College?
Whether you’re in full-time work or have family commitments, distance learning at OSC provides the flexibility to create a study schedule that fits around the busy demands of day-to-day life. Accomplish your goals — at your pace, on your terms.
You will also receive the best possible support from the uber-friendly learner services team, as well as guidance from expert tutors who are on hand to answer any queries you might have throughout the duration of your course.
What makes Open Study College different?
Born from a genuine passion to improve the lives of others through education, OSC is a family-run business with decades of experience in the education and distance learning industry.
Seeking a career change? Didn’t get the exam results you wanted? Looking to learn a new skill? Your learning journey has no end at Open Study College. Enrol on one of their courses today and forge the future you’ve always wanted — all from the comfort of your own home!
Additional benefits
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