NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

Description

The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety is a globally recognised, high-impact fire safety qualification designed for managers, supervisors, and professionals responsible for fire safety in low- to medium-risk workplaces. With just one week of structured study (around 28 hours of taught instruction plus 20 hours of private self-study) learners gain the fire safety acumen needed to safeguard people, property, and business continuity.

Delivered by NEBOSH—a UK-based examination board founded in 1979 and globally trusted for health and safety training—the Certificate equips you with the essential skills to assess, advise, and improve fire protection protocols across diverse work environments.

This swift yet comprehensive qualification replaces earlier NEBOSH fire safety credentials and positions you to contribute effectively to your organisation’s fire safety culture and legal readiness.

What you will learn

Completing the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety empowers you to:

• Understand fire and explosion fundamentals, including combustion, ignition sources, fire growth, and fire-spread contro
• Advise on fire prevention and control methods, covering building fire protection (e.g. compartmentation, fire doors), detection systems, and extinguishing techniques, plus regulatory expectations.
• Make the moral and financial case for fire safety improvements, demonstrating how proactive fire management protects people and assets while reducing costs and liabilities.
• Plan for the safety of people during emergencies, including escape routes, evacuation procedures, human behavior under fire conditions, and fire marshal training.
• Carry out a practical fire risk assessment—you’ll be equipped to identify workplace hazards, assess current control measures, recommend improvements, and set actionable fire safety plans aligned with UK legislation and best practices