Business Fire Safety Advisor Level 3 Standard

A typical day in this important role will see the Business Fire Safety Advisor assessing risks and hazards associated with fire, evaluating measures in place to protect people and premises, influencing and supporting businesses to act on recommendations and where appropriate reporting breaches.

All learners will complete both on and off the job training elements for this standard and at the end of their programme will not only complete their Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business fire Safety Advisor, learners will also gain a Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety.  Dependent upon prior qualifications learners may also need to complete functional skills in English & Maths.
For the off the job training element it is compulsory that learners attend centre to achieve knowledge, understanding and competence training.  This begins with a 3 day induction covering the principles of the apprenticeship and Induction to Programme, this then moves onto block days off the job throughout the 18 months covering the following subjects:

• Managing Safety
• Health and Safety Management Systems: Policy
• Health and Safety Management Systems: Organisation
• Health and Safety Management Systems: Planning and Implementation
• Health and Safety Management Systems: Monitoring Review
• Managing Fire Safety
• Principles of Fire & Explosion
• Causes and Prevention of Fires & Explosions
• Fire Protection in Buildings
• Safety of People in the Event of a Fire
• Fire Safety Risk Assessment

All of the off the job training elements cover the foundations for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Assessment.  Companies and learners have the option to pay a top up fee to gain this qualification outside of the apprenticeship should they so wish.
For the Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety learners have to complete the following subjects:

• Plan & gather evidence for the purpose of fire safety regulation in simple premises
• Visit simple premises for the purposes of fire safety regulation.
• Assess risks associated with fire in simple premises.
• Identify and report hazards and risks associated with fire in simple premises.
• Confirm measure are in place to protect from fire in simple premises.
• Review fire protection systems in simple premises.

• How to plan and gather information, such as the history of the premises and data from partner agencies for the purpose of fire safety regulation in simple premises
• The principles and parameters for visiting simple premises for the purposes of fire safety regulation
• Principles for assessing fire risks associated with simple premises; for example the means of escape, fire detection and emergency lighting
• Processes and guidance relevant to fire risk assessment in simple premises
• How to identify hazards and risks associated with fire in simple premises and report on them
• Control measures used to mitigate the risks from fire in simple premises; for example reducing the quantity of flammable products and limiting or adapting the means of escape
• Measures for the protection of people from fire in simple premises including legislation, codes and guidance
• Legislative and organisational requirements applicable to fire protection systems in simple premises
• Procedures and processes for reviewing matters relating to fire protection systems in simple premises
• Chemical principles of combustion; including fire growth and how smoke spreads through a building

• Plan and prepare for visits to simple premises including interpreting building information
• Conduct effective visits to simple premises
• Advise, influence and educate stakeholders on fire safety matters in relation to simple premises
• Identify fire hazards and risks in simple premises
• Evaluate fire hazards, risks and control measures in simple premises
• Report on the compliance and findings of visits to simple premises
• Recommend options to support appropriate risk reduction measures, fire precautions and maintenance routines in simple premises
• Recognise when a situation is beyond the scope of their role and take appropriate action
• Record keep in line with organisational requirements
• Use ICT effectively to support work
• Demonstrate good organisational skills, the ability to work unsupervised and manage workloads within agreed timescales
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to work with others and build positive professional working relationships

• Respect and welcome stakeholder and co-worker diversity
• Treat people fairly and ethically
• Remain in control of own emotions during challenging situations and concentrate on the task despite pressure and retain confidence in own ability or convictions despite setbacks
• Behave courteously to calmly acknowledge the concerns of clients who may be hostile, rude, confused and / or frustrated
• Adopt a conscientious approach and complete work as required within agreed timescales
• Be committed to the organisational values
• Respond with courtesy, clarity and accuracy to enquiries from stakeholders and other departments and agencies
• Apply due diligence and sound judgement when responding to requests and dealing with confidential information