NEBOSH FIRE

The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety is the latest version of the successful NEBOSH Fire Certificate course. This qualification has been updated to reflect the needs of the modern workplace and offers a new revised syllabus, and a newer, more accessible method of assessment.

This qualification will help learners to develop their understanding of fire safety and to apply this understanding to any organisation, across any sector, anywhere in the world.

Course Duration: Five Day Course

NEBOSH Fire Learner Guidance

1fsc-learner-guide-v3.1.pdf

FSC1 Exam Tips:

Things to remember:

You have 24-hours to complete this exam.
Read ALL questions carefully.
Double check how many points EACH question is so that you write enough points.
Answer ALL questions - even if you're unsure about them.
READ/RE-READ THE SCENARIO - so that you fully understand it.
Take breaks in between - good to have a break to get back with a fresh mind (You don't need to complete the exam all in one go!)
Upload your exam ON TIME to the NEBOSH Portal. (see videos on homepage for guidance)
Make sure people around you know you are taking an exam.
REMEMBER the P.E.E Method (Point, Evidence, Explain) to help you structure your answers!

On the Exam Day:

Download the file available on the NEBOSH website at 9am BST. (see guidance on how to, on the homepage)
You have a 24-hour window to complete the exam.
Do not write more than around 3,000 words + 10%.
Manage your time well!
Use your materials - FSC books, websites etc... just remember to reference!
Include references.
The exam is not invigilated.
You are presented with a workplace scenario and task you will need to complete.

FSC1 Example Exam Paper:

fsc1-sample-eng-obe-qp-v2-final.pdf

Closing Interviews:

Have you prepared for your CLOSING INTERVIEW?

Here are the guidelines that NEBOSH have given in preparation for your closing interview.

The closing interview can be done via video link and will be conducted by an interviewer nominated by your Learning Partner.
You need to bring any of these documents for identification purposes: Passport, Driving License, or National Identity card.
You will be notified by your Learning Partner for the date and time for your closing interview. This can be accessed through smart phone, tablet or desktop.
Interviews must be done alone in a private room, unless subject for some reasonable adjustments (such us caring children or vulnerable person). Reasonable adjustments need to be approved by NEBOSH.

Things to expect during the interview:

You will be asked to show your identification to the interviewer and this will be cross-checked with the registration details.
You will also be asked to show your room, to make sure that there is no available notes or electronic devices that you can access during the interview.
The interviewer will ask you questions based on your open book examination. This is to satisfy that the output submitted was your own work and did not ask for any assistance in completing the assessment.

If the interviewer is convinced that the output is your own , your mark will be declared in line with published NEBOSH timeframes. If unsatisfactory, the learning partner will notify NEBOSH and you will be contacted for the next step of possible next interview.

You have nothing to worry upon attending the Closing Interview as this will only to assess that your output is your personal work and this will not affect your exam marking.

Best of luck!

FSC2 Risk Assessment Tips:

FSC2 Guidance for Learners:

FSC2-lp-guidance-v3-1 MAY2025.pdf

Things to remember when completing your FSC2:

Refer to the guidance booklet (see above) for extra help.
Remember to fill out all sections, don't leave anything empty. If you have nothing to write, just write 'n/a' or something similar.
Read ALL questions carefully.
Answer ALL 'Yes or No' questions.
Make sure that all your additional comments for the 'Yes or No' questions are relevant to the question.
The examiner doesn't know your workplace.
Section 3 - Significant issues you identified need to be issues that you found during your inspection (from section 2, 2a - 2c) - select at least 10 different ones.
Ensure to include Moral and Financial arguments, we suggest you try to include Legal arguments as well (if you find relevant ones to the issue).

Exam Dates and Results:

Pass Marks and Re-sits:

FSC1

Refer: 0 - 44

Pass: 45 - 64

Credit: 65 - 74

Distinction: 75+

FSC2

You can only achieve a 'Pass' or 'Refer' for the risk assessment.

If you get 'Refer' - the examiner will give you some feedback on areas that you failed, then you can choose if you'd like to re-sit the paper and improve those sections that you failed on.

You must achieve a 'Pass' in both units (FSC1 and FSC2) to get the Certificate in Fire Safety.

You have a 5-year period that starts from the date you have passed your first successful unit to re-sit, in this period there is no limit how many times you can re-sit. However, any unit that is five or more years old will not count towards the qualification.