NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management

The duration of study for the Certificate is a minimum of 70 taught hours plus private study and background reading. This is typically over 11 days, delivered as follows: Block Release: 2 x 5 day blocks plus two half days to undertake both written examinations. Written exam dates are externally set by NEBOSH these are usually a Thursday afternoon and a Friday morning. In addition to the taught sessions, candidates should expect to contribute approximately 55 hours of private study and background reading in order to maximise their learning experience. Suitable for: The course is aimed at those with fire safety responsibilities in the workplace. It is ideal for managers and supervisors who need to ensure that their organisation meets its responsibilities under fire safety legislation. Candidates who successfully achieve the qualification should be in a position to carry out fire risk assessments on most low-risk workplaces. As it also enables candidates to identify the range of fire protective and preventative measures it is suitable for anyone wishing to move into fire safety adviser roles.