ProQual Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment Awareness

Master the fundamental principles of safeguarding people and property with the ProQual Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment Awareness. This certified course delivers the essential knowledge required to understand the critical role of fire risk assessments within any built environment. You will build a professional-grade comprehension of legal responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, learning to identify common fire hazards, evaluate the adequacy of existing safety measures, and recognize the key components of a robust fire risk assessment process.
Moving beyond basic theory, the curriculum focuses on the practical application of fire safety principles. You will develop the analytical skills to systematically identify combustible materials, ignition sources, and oxygen supplies—the core elements of the fire triangle. This enables you to assess the level of risk these factors pose to occupants, including those who may be especially vulnerable, and to understand the crucial importance of effective means of escape, fire detection systems, and emergency planning in mitigating potential disaster.
Achieving this award formally validates your awareness and understanding, making you a more informed and proactive member of any organization’s fire safety culture. It equips you to contribute confidently to workplace safety, support the responsible person, and ensure greater compliance with mandatory fire safety legislation. This qualification is an indispensable first step for anyone seeking to develop a specialized career in fire safety or to assume greater responsibility for protecting lives and assets in their current role.
Course Overview
Awarding Body
ProQual
Duration
6 to 12 Months
Study Mood
Online
Assessment
Assignments Based
Course Study Units
- Fire Risk Assessment Awareness

Entry Requirements
Who Can Enroll
This qualification is designed for construction professionals seeking formal certification of their on-site skills and supervisory competence.
- Site Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Experienced Tradespeople and Operatives
- Candidates for the Gold CSCS Card
- Professionals managing site safety and quality
- Workers needing certified competency for contractors
- Individuals advancing into senior site roles
Course Learning Outcomes
Fire Risk Assessment Awareness
- Understand how to assess the risk of fire in the built environment
- Be able to reference Fire Safety Law for England and Wales
- Be able to reference appropriate guidance documents
- Understand the behaviour of fire in the built environment including ignition sources of fire and how to manage them
- Understand the effects of fire on people and human behaviour in fire situations
- Understand means of escape
- Understand fire prevention
- Understand fire protection (Passive fire systems, compartmentation and Active fire systems)
- Understand the management of fire safety in the built environment
