ProQual Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment

The ProQual Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (Intermediate Level) is designed for individuals who have completed Foundation-level training and are developing towards competent, independent fire risk assessment practice.

Aligned with the competence framework outlined in BS 8674, this qualification strengthens technical knowledge, analytical ability, and professional judgement, supporting progression toward independent Fire Risk Assessor status.

This qualification bridges the gap between foundation level buidlings and intermediate professional practice.

Under BS 8674, fire risk assessor competence develops through staged progression:

Foundation Level → Intermediate Level → Advanced Level

The Intermediate Level focuses on:

• Applying fire risk assessment methodology in real-world settings
• Developing analytical and evaluative skills
• Strengthening technical understanding of building fire precautions
• Producing structured and defensible fire risk assessment reports
• Operating with reduced supervision
   

This stage supports the transition from knowledge-based learning to applied professional competence.

The ProQual Level 4 Certificate (Intermediate Level) is suitable for:

• Learners progressing from Level 3 Foundation
• Fire Risk Assessors working without supervision
• Health & Safety professionals expanding into fire safety roles
• Housing and property compliance officers
• Facilities and estates managers with fire safety responsibility
• Those building a portfolio of fire risk assessments
   

It is ideal for individuals who are undertaking fire risk assessments but are not yet operating at fully independent, complex-premises level.

The aim of this Intermediate Level qualification is to:

• Develop practical competence in undertaking fire risk assessments
• Strengthen understanding of UK fire safety legislation
• Enable learners to evaluate adequacy of fire precautions
• Improve technical reporting and recommendation writing
• Support progression toward advanced assessor competence
   

Learners will deepen their understanding of:

• Introduction to Intermediate Fire Risk Assessment
• Managing the Risk of Fire in Moderate Risk Buildings
• Fire Risk Assessment for Moderate Risk Buildings
• Undertaking Professional Development as a Fire Risk Assessor
• Professional liability and scope of competence
   

• Conducting structured site inspections
• Identifying and evaluating fire hazards
• Assessing people at risk, including vulnerable occupants
• Evaluating adequacy of existing control measures
• Determining proportionate and risk-based recommendations
• Prioritising actions using defensible reasoning
   

Learners will develop practical evaluation skills in:

• Escape route design and travel distance principles
• Compartmentation and fire resistance
• Fire doors and passive protection features
• Fire detection and alarm systems (category overview)
• Emergency lighting fundamentals
• Basic smoke control principles
   

The course supports assessment competence in:

• Small to medium commercial premises
• HMOs and low-rise residential buildings
• Mixed-use premises
• Offices and retail units
• Premises with standard risk profiles

Complex, high-rise, or specialist premises may require advanced-level competence beyond this stage.

• Structuring clear and legally robust FRA reports
• Writing prioritised action plans
• Avoiding over- or under-specification
• Maintaining professional boundaries
• Recognising limitations and when to refer to specialists
• Understanding CPD and ongoing competence requirements under BS 8674
   

• Written assignments
• Applied case studies
• Scenario-based evaluation
• Professional discussion
• Evidence of applied knowledge in practice

Learners must demonstrate analytical ability and application beyond Foundation Level.

Progression Opportunities

After completing this Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment course, learners may progress to:

- Level 5 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment

- Specialist premises-based fire risk qualifications

- Indipendent practice accross Low-Medium risk buildings

- Professional body membership routes

- Third-party Certification Schemes

This course does not entitle the learner to any post-nominals but does provide access to membership of many institutions and associations where post-nominals can be used.
 

Course Duration

Typical duration:

5 days (Classroom and Online (Via Microsoft Teams))

Entry Requirements

Candidates for this Qualification Should:

- Hold a Level 3 Foundation Fire Risk Assessment Qualification (or equivelent)

OR

- Have at least three years proven occupational experience in the field of fire risk assessment,

The course equips you with considerable knowledge; however, learners are still expected to undertake self-study and research in addition to the provided learning to successfully complete the post-course coursework.
 

✔ Develop applied fire risk assessment competence
✔ Align with BS 8674 staged competence framework
✔ Strengthen legal and technical understanding
✔ Improve report quality and professional judgement
✔ Enhance employability and consultancy opportunities