Fire safety advisor
Level 3 · AdvancedProtective services 1.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A Fire Safety Advisor apprenticeship trains you to assess fire risks in buildings and provide specialist advice to clients and duty holders on how to manage those risks in line with current legislation. You will carry out fire risk assessments across a wide range of premises and recommend practical control measures to protect life and property. This standard leads to professional roles advising businesses and public sector organisations on fire safety compliance.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Fire science, behaviour, and building fire dynamics
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and related legislation
Fire risk assessment methodologies and documentation
Fire protection systems, means of escape, and detection
Human behaviour in fire and evacuation planning
Report writing and professional client communication
Fire safety management and competency frameworks
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Carry out fire risk assessments in a range of premises
Identify fire hazards and assess risks to occupants
Recommend and document control measures
Advise clients on compliance with fire safety law
Review fire safety management arrangements
Prepare formal fire risk assessment reports
Liaise with clients, fire authorities, and other professionals
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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