ProQual Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment

To be able to complete a candidate must:

• Hold the ProQual Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment

OR

• Hold a NEBOSH Fire Certificate

OR

• Have at least three years proven occupational experience in the field of fire risk assessment. A written statement on this will be requested and discussed with an assessor.

Candidates must be 18 years+ to register.

Candidates who complete this qualification may progress onto the ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment.

Low-risk buildings are generally small, simple premises with minimal fire hazards and straightforward evacuation routes.

Typical characteristics include:

✅ Less than 30 occupants (staff and visitors).
✅ No more than 2 storeys above ground level.
✅ No occupied basement levels.
✅ Simple building layout with clear escape routes and exits.
✅ Less than 300m² in total floor area.
✅ No abnormal fire hazards or high-risk processes.
✅ Occupants are awake, familiar with the building, and able to evacuate unaided.

Examples may include small offices, small retail shops, and small professional service premises.

Moderate-risk buildings typically involve larger premises, higher occupancy levels, or more complex layouts than low-risk buildings.

Typical characteristics include:

✅ Less than 60 occupants (staff and public).
✅ No more than 7 storeys above ground level.
✅ No occupied basement levels.
✅ No abnormal hazards.
✅ Less than 600m² in size.
✅ Built with traditional or lightweight timber frame construction, or incorporates an External Wall System.
✅ Escape routes may be longer or more complex than those found in low-risk premises.

Examples may include medium-sized offices, schools, supermarkets, hotels, retail premises, and light industrial buildings.

Please be aware that this course is not for Domestic environments such as HMO’s, high rise flats, complex factory-commercial units, care homes, hotels, and hospitals.