NEBOSH national certificate in
fire safety

Student Information/Learning Agreement - Fire

You are about to embark on a challenging programme of study, one which should enhance your knowledge and understanding of health and safety management as well as your professional status.

This is an intense learning programme, and requires your total commitment to learning both in and out of the classroom.  You will be asked to sign a learning agreement on day one of the course, which commits you to full participation towards your learning.

Pre-Course Reading

In order to assist you in preparation for the course, we will send you your approved NEBOSH course books for the first course and email you a copy of the current syllabus with some pre-course questions, assisting in familiarising yourself with the course book and terminology used.  This pre-course activity is not a compulsory requirement, but it will enable you to gain an understanding for the level of information required for this qualification

Study materials

We will provide you with a textbook, handbook and practice examination questions. plus appropriate stationery, paper, pens, highlighters, sticky notes, if you want to bring your own writing equipment/aids and laptop to assist you, that is also fine.

Assessment

Verification of identity

NEBOSH requires learners to verify their identity.  A learner who does not verify their identity will not be allowed to sit the examinations. 

To verify your identity, please bring some photo ID,  acceptable evidence from the list below and show them to your tutor.   All evidence must be supplied as original documents. No photocopies or electronic images will be accepted.

Forms of acceptable evidence

• Current passport

• Current driving licence

• National authority issued visa or citizen identity card

FSC1 - An Open book examination (OBE)

The exam unit FSC1 is completed online, in your own home or another suitable environment, within a

24 hour window. The OBE will assess how the individual can apply their knowledge of fire safety to a scenario set by NEBOSH. Being an open book exam, you are able to use your course notes, revision materials and the internet to research during the assessment.

The exam should take between 5 and 9 hours to complete over the course of the 24-hour period.

FSC2 - A work-based risk assessment

The work-based risk assessment FSC2 is completed in person at suitable premises that you have permission to risk assess (whether your own workplace or other). The practical risk assessment will assess your understanding of how to apply the knowledge gained within the course to a real-life workplace.

The risk assessment should take around 4 hours to complete.

Language requirements

Assessments are available in English only.

The standard of English required by candidates studying the NEBOSH Certificate must be such that they can both understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. 

NEBOSH recommends that non-native speakers undertaking this qualification should have a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS tests in order to be accepted on to the NEBOSH Certificate programme. For further information please consult the IELTS website: http://www.ielts.org/.

Assessment registration and fees

Assessments are booked and paid for by the Oak Tree NEBOSH Administrator. If you wish to amend an assessment booking, please contact us on 01284 763040.

Examination transfers are subject to availability and may incur additional fees.

Revision

You will need to spend at least 25 hours revising for your written examination.  You will be given advice on how to revise effectively during your course attendance.  We suggest 1 hours’ revision per day for 25 days.  This means that revision needs to start on the first day of the course.

To assist with this, we will issue ‘homework’ questions each day, these will be reviewed and feedback given on a daily basis.

Learning agreement

You are about to embark on a challenging programme of study, but one which should enhance your knowledge and understanding of health and safety management as well as your professional status.

Oak Tree will:

• Provide a classroom environment which is conducive to learning

• Use suitably-qualified and experienced tutors to deliver the classroom teaching approved by NEBOSH

• Cover all the specification learning outcomes

• Provide or direct you to all the information you need to pass the qualification

• Provide you with expert advice on revision and examination technique

• Give you feedback on how you are studying and answering subject related question, to offer support as required

• Respond in a timely manner to any queries

• Be diligent, courteous and professional at all times.

You must:

• Attend all scheduled classroom sessions

• Contribute to classroom activities in a positive manner

• Try to be active, rather than passive within the training days

• Complete one hour of homework each night while on the course

• Complete the required number of revision hours

• Pay particular attention to advice regarding revision and examination technique

• Bring any learning difficulties to our attention at the earliest opportunity.

To review areas that we are able to offer additional support, please see NEBOSH

Policy for access arrangements by following the link below or talk to us in confidence.

https://www.nebosh.org.uk/policies-and-procedures/policy-and-procedures-for-access-arrangements-reasonable

NEBOSH Terms and Conditions

Prior to starting your course please familiarise yourself with the NEBOSH General Learner Terms and Conditions which can be found by clicking the link below

https://www.nebosh.org.uk/policies-and-procedures/learner-terms-and-conditions

Feedback

There will be a feedback form to complete at the end of the course. As well as providing feedback to the Oak Tree you are able to provide feedback directly to NEBOSH (info@nebosh.org.uk) and to their regulator, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (customer@sqa.org.uk).

Queries

If you have any queries prior to your course, please contact our Operations Team on Lesley@oaktree-training.co.uk  or call us on +44 (0)1284 763040.