ProQual Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment

The ProQual Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working in, or looking to progress within, the fire safety sector. It develops the knowledge and practical skills required to undertake and report on fire risk assessments for low- and moderate-risk buildings.

Description

This qualification has been developed with, and aligned to, the intermediate fire risk assessment competencies outlined in BS 8674:2025 – Built Environment Framework for Competence of Individual Fire Risk Assessors.

The aims of this qualification are:

• To build foundation and intermediate level competencies in fire risk assessment.
• To prepare candidates for undertaking and reporting on fire risk assessments.
• To promote continuous professional development and the sharing of best practice within the fire risk assessment industry.

The awarding body is ProQual AB, and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). This qualification is approved for delivery in England, sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is published on Ofqual’s Register of Qualifications.

Qualification number: 610/7056/7

Candidate Entry Requirements

Candidates should hold the ProQual Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment, or have at least three years of proven occupational experience in fire risk assessment.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old when registered with ProQual. An initial assessment of knowledge and skills will identify any gaps and help determine the assessment plan.

Candidates must be employed in a role, or enrolled on a training course, that provides opportunities to carry out fire risk assessment simulations.

Course Content

Candidates must complete all five mandatory units:

• Introduction to Intermediate Fire Risk Assessment.
• Undertaking a Fire Risk Assessment for a Low-Risk Building.
• Managing the Risk of Fire in Moderate-Risk Buildings.
• Fire Risk Assessment for a Moderate-Risk Building.
• Understanding Professional Development as a Fire Risk Assessor.

The qualification covers fire risk assessment principles and methodologies, relevant legislation, human behaviour and evacuation requirements, fire spread and protection systems. Candidates will also develop their ability to evaluate findings, produce clear reports and action plans, and communicate recommendations to duty holders.

This course is delivered via a blended learning structure:

• 4-days classroom-based learning
• Each candidate is then required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit

Assessment

Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.

Evidence can include:

• Assignments, projects and reports.
• Professional discussion.
• Candidate work products.
• Worksheets.
• Records of oral and written questioning.
• Recognition of Prior Learning.

Practical assessment includes simulated fire risk assessments, supported by appropriate observation records, photographic or video evidence and candidate reflection.

Assessment is graded Pass/Fail. Candidate work is internally assessed and verified by

Certification and Progression

Candidates who successfully complete all qualification requirements will receive the ProQual Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment, together with a certificate listing the units achieved.

Successful candidates may progress onto the ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment.

To view the full qualification overview and learning outcomes, please see the ProQual qualification specification.