Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (Intermediate)

Length 9 days

Accreditations Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards

Sectors Emergency Services

Course overview

Further your fire risk assessment practice.

This course is designed for those with existing experience of assessing low‑risk premises and acts as the natural next step in developing competence for moderate‑risk environments. It strengthens professional judgement, reflective CPD, and mentoring capability while deepening knowledge of fire hazards, safety measures, and reporting in line with BS 8674:2025. Learners build the advanced skills, behaviours, and ethical standards needed to operate confidently as fire risk assessors.

Key benefits

Aligned to BS 8674 and SFJ Awards, ensuring sector-wide consistency and recognised professional competence.
Integrated assessments for a smoother, faster, and fully supported route to completion.
Blended, learner-centred delivery that builds confidence, behaviours, and real-world capability.
Guidance on BS 8674-aligned writing and reflective practice, helping learners evidence their decisions and professional judgement with confidence.

This course is for

Designed for learners with a baseline FRA qualification and low‑risk assessment experience, this course supports progression into the assessment of more complex, moderate‑risk premises.

What you'll learn

A clear understanding of fire safety legislation, guidance, and the additional requirements for intermediate-level premises.
Ability to strengthen professional practice through reflective CPD, analysing your own competence and identifying development needs
How to mentor and support other fire risk assessors, building capability and professional standards across the sector.
How to plan and conduct fire risk assessment scope of works, including carrying out structured observations in moderate-risk premises.

Entry requirements

Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent and working experience at this level.

Delivery format

A blended, learner‑centred approach combining bite‑sized online learning with expert‑led virtual and face‑to‑face sessions at the college, enhanced by immersive 3D models and supported portfolio development. The course extends over 9 days with 5 days face to face. The assessment consists of written exams, completion of a fire risk assessment, a professional discussion and a CPD portfolio.

Duration: 9 days