ABBE Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment Diploma

Learning Objectives 

The need for this Fire Risk Assessment qualification is due to the Government’s Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), which requires fire risk assessments to be carried out by a ‘competent’ person.  

This qualification provides learners with the knowledge suitable for fire risk assessors that are acting either in-house or as an external consultant acting as a ‘competent person’ as defined by the RRO.

The purpose of the qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate that they are capable of carrying out fire risk assessments and have the under-pinning knowledge needed, at the required depth and to confirm occupational competence.  

Achievement of this qualification will provide learners with the required knowledge and skills to work within the sector specialising in this area. 

Is it right for me. 

This qualification is suitable for anyone aged 16+ and is aimed at those who intend to carry out fire risk assessments as ‘competent persons’ as required by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO).  Specifically designed to enable learners to demonstrate their ability to undertake this work, this qualification is suitable for both in-house fire risk assessors and independent consultants. 

Course Content 

This course is made up of 5 units that cover the following:

Unit 1: Work in a safe and professional manner

Unit 2: Fundamental principles and concepts for fire risk assessment

Unit 3: Prepare to undertake fire risk assessments.

Unit 4: Undertake and report on fire risk assessments – not required.

Unit 5: Advanced principles and concepts for fire risk assessment

Unit 6: Undertake and report on fire risk assessments for all buildings (except complex buildings.)