Master Advanced Fire Risk Assessment: ProQual Level 5 Award
Fire risk assessment is a critical discipline that ensures buildings are safe, compliant, and protective of occupants against fire-related hazards. The ProQual Level 5 Award in Fire Risk Assessment provides learners with advanced knowledge and practical skills to evaluate complex premises and make high-level professional judgements. This programme explores the principles of fire dynamics, human behaviour in fire situations, and the application of robust assessment methodologies across diverse building types .
Participants will examine key topics including advanced means of escape analysis, passive and active fire protection evaluation, and fire strategy document review. The curriculum covers the BS 8674 competence framework, relevant British Standards, and regulatory requirements for higher-risk residential buildings and complex commercial premises . Learners will also explore techniques for producing technically defensible reports with proportionate, prioritised recommendations that withstand scrutiny.
Building upon this foundation, the ProQual Level 5 Award in Fire Risk Assessment concludes with assessments that validate your expertise in advanced fire risk assessment principles. Upon successful completion, you will be prepared to pursue further certifications and diplomas to deepen your knowledge in specialised areas such as fire engineering design or fire safety management . This qualification represents a significant step in your professional journey, positioning you as a competent practitioner capable of assessing fire risk in complex and higher-risk premises.
Program Highlights
Study Units
- Undertaking a Fire Risk Assessment for High Risk Buildings
- Managing the Risk of Fire in High-Risk Buildings
- Advanced Fire Risk Assessment
- Professional Development as an Advanced Fire Risk Assessor
Entry Requirements
To enroll in the ProQual Level 5 Award in Fire Risk Assessment, candidates must meet the following minimum entry criteria:
- Age: 19 years or older .
- Education: A Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant field such as fire safety, construction, engineering, or facilities management. Related prior learning may include a Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment, Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety, BTEC in Construction, HNC in Building Services, or NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Language: Competency in English (written and spoken); non-native speakers should have evidence of English language competency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 due to the technical complexity of fire risk assessment concepts and legislation .
- Experience: Some experience working in a role related to health, safety, or fire risk assessment is beneficial. Candidates with significant industry experience but without formal qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis .
These criteria ensure participants have the foundational knowledge necessary to engage successfully with advanced fire risk assessment concepts. Applicants with relevant industry experience or prior certifications in fire safety, construction, or health and safety disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Learning Outcomes
Undertaking a Fire Risk Assessment for a High-Risk Building
- Demonstrate the ability to plan, lead and report out on a fire risk assessment for a high-risk building
- Demonstrate personal and organisational performance and situational awareness
Managing the Risk of Fire in High-Risk Buildings
- Understand the cultural, technical and specialist factors that influence fire safety
Advanced Fire Risk Assessment
- Lead the production of fire risk assessments for high-risk buildings
- Contribute to the continuous development of fire risk assessment
Personal Development as an Advanced Fire Risk Assessor
- Plan professional development for the role of an advanced fire risk assessor
Target Audience
The ProQual Level 5 Award in Fire Risk Assessment is designed for experienced professionals seeking to advance their expertise in evaluating fire safety in complex and higher-risk premises.
Fire Risk Assessors and Fire Safety Consultants
- Progress from routine assessments to complex, high-risk premises evaluations
- Master advanced methodologies aligned with the BS 8674 competence framework
- Develop professional judgement for making defensible fire safety recommendations
- Learn to assess passive and active fire protection systems critically
- Enhance your ability to produce technically robust assessment reports
- Strengthen your credentials with a prestigious Level 5 qualification
Fire Safety Managers and Facilities Managers
- Deepen your understanding of fire risk assessment for complex buildings
- Learn to evaluate fire strategies and protection systems with confidence
- Develop skills to manage fire safety in higher-risk residential premises
- Enhance your ability to liaise with enforcing authorities and fire services
- Ensure your buildings meet regulatory requirements for fire safety
- Advance your career with specialist fire risk assessment expertise
Health and Safety Professionals
- Expand your fire safety knowledge beyond general health and safety practice
- Master advanced fire risk assessment methodologies for complex environments
- Learn to evaluate means of escape, fire compartmentation, and alarm systems
- Develop skills to assess fire risks in premises with vulnerable occupants
- Enhance your professional portfolio with specialist fire risk certification
- Position yourself as a fire safety expert within your organisation
Building Control Officers and Approved Inspectors
- Deepen your technical knowledge for assessing fire risk assessments submitted for compliance
- Understand how fire risk assessments inform building safety cases
- Evaluate fire strategies against regulatory requirements with greater confidence
- Keep pace with evolving fire safety legislation and guidance
- Strengthen your capability in regulating complex building fire safety
- Enhance your professional development with advanced fire risk qualifications
Architects and Design Professionals
- Understand how design decisions impact fire risk throughout building life
- Learn to evaluate fire strategies from a risk assessment perspective
- Develop knowledge of fire protection systems and their maintenance requirements
- Enhance your ability to design for safe evacuation and firefighter access
- Collaborate more effectively with fire safety professionals
- Add valuable fire risk expertise to your architectural practice
Enforcement Officers and Fire Service Personnel
- Gain insight into how professional fire risk assessments are conducted
- Understand the BS 8674 competence framework for assessing assessors
- Develop knowledge to critically evaluate fire risk assessment quality
- Enhance your ability to identify deficiencies in complex premises
- Support enforcement actions with technically informed judgements
- Build specialist knowledge valued in fire safety regulation roles
Housing Managers and Social Landlords
- Understand fire risk assessment requirements for residential buildings
- Learn to evaluate assessments for blocks of flats and sheltered housing
- Develop knowledge of fire protection measures in existing buildings
- Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act and regulations
- Enhance your ability to manage fire safety for tenants and residents
- Protect your organisation with robust fire risk management practices
This Level 5 Award empowers you to become a confident, competent advanced fire risk assessor capable of evaluating the most complex buildings. No matter your current role, the advanced knowledge and practical skills gained will position you as a specialist in this critical discipline and open doors to new career opportunities in fire safety.
