NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment
Vocational qualification
In Chester
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Chester
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Class hours
20h
Develop the knowledge required to understand the current fire regulations. -Understand the process of assessing fire risk. -Carry out a fire risk assessment. Suitable for: All employers and other organisations to carry out a fire risk assessment for any place of work or entertainment. This regulation replaces the need to have fire certificates. The target group for this qualification includes people in organisations who are responsible for carrying out the fire risk assessment.
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Introduction
The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment has been accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and is part of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Its Qualification Accreditation Number is 500/3384/0. This qualification is therefore fundable under the Learning and Skills Act 2000 under Sections 96 and 97. Its Learning Aim Code is 50033840. For further guidance on funding, please contact your local Learning and Skills Council.
The qualification has been developed in close association with Principal Training Services Ltd, and produced in cooperation with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority.
This qualification is intended to provide progression to, but not overlap with, NVQs/SVQs in related areas.
The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment is an ideal qualification for the nominated person in an organisation who has a statutory duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
NQF Level: 2
Assessment requirements: Externally assessed assignment
The qualification consists of one mandatory unit:
- Unit 01 Produce a fire risk assessment
Accreditation and Certification End Dates
All qualifications on the NQF have accreditation and certification end dates which are set by QCA to ensure that they remain current and valid. Learner registrations may not be accepted by NCFE after the accreditation end date for a specific qualification if an extension to the accreditation is not obtained from QCA. However, certification is allowed until the certification end date so that learners have time to complete any programme of study.
Towards the end of the accreditation period for a qualification, NCFE will undertake a review of the qualification. This will be done in collaboration with sector representatives in order to make any changes necessary to meet sector needs and reflect recent developments. Once this review process is complete NCFE will, in most cases, apply to QCA for an extension to the accreditation period.
Aims and Objectives
The qualification aims to:
Provide learners with the skills and knowledge to produce a fire risk assessment that meets the statutory requirements identified in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Progression Opportunities
The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment aims to provide progression to:
- Level 2 NVQs in Health and Safety
- Level 3 NVQs in Health and Safety
- Level 3 Certificate in Supervising Health, Safety and Welfare within the Workplace
- Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety It may also prove beneficial to those studying qualifications in the following sectors:
- Leisure and tourism
- Business and management
- Public services
- Retail
Assessment and Moderation
Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate's skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The assessment for the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment consists of one component:
- an externally set and assessed assignment
Candidates must be successful in this component to gain the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment.
The assessment arrangements for this qualification are in accordance with the criteria set out by the regulatory authorities.
External Assessment
Each candidate is required to undertake an externally set assignment paper. The paper assesses the knowledge and skills aspects of the qualification sampled from the mandatory unit of the qualification. Questions are set and assessed by NCFE. The questions focus on the knowledge and understanding requirements contained within the qualification. The pass mark for the external assessment component is 70%. If a candidate disagrees with the outcome of the assessment, then the appeals process can be invoked.
The assignment paper will be sent out upon registration.
Candidates can undertake the assignment at any time during the academic session. Assignments can be submitted at any time, and will be marked in set assessment marking windows. NCFE has a minimum of 2 marking windows every month.
Unit Summary
Unit 01: Produce a fire risk assessment (QCA Unit No. J/501/0922)
In this unit, learners will develop their knowledge about current fire regulations and the responsibilities placed on employers and others. They will investigate the risk assessment process and gain an understanding of why they are important.
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment