Course
CIOB Certificate in Fire Safety in Construction
Quality and Health and Safety
$1,814.00
Summary
This course provides a holistic overview of fire safety and the underpinning knowledge that will enable you to manage fire safety in a modern building covered by the Fire Safety Order.
The Certificate in Fire Safety in Construction is a 7-month, distance learning, course with e-learning modules and activities.
To support your learning, live webinars are held after each unit, providing an opportunity to reinforce key concepts. Additionally, you’ll have access to a dedicated forum where you can engage with your trainer and fellow delegates, ask questions, and seek clarification throughout the course.
Overview
This 7-month distance learning course, CIOB Certificate in Fire Safety in Construction, provides a holistic view of fire safety within the context of modern safety regulations following the Grenfell Incident and the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022.
Course content includes self-paced e-learning modules, consisting of live webinars, interactive tasks and dynamic case studies which are regularly revised to always be relevant.
The CIOB Certificate in Fire Safety in Construction course gives you the tools to confidently lead fire safety in construction roles. From deep diving into current legislation to designing effective protective systems and evacuation protocols. Learn how to work with occupiers, contractors and local fire services to solve practical safety challenges. Gain the expertise, credibility and confidence to create compliant, secure builds that keep people safe, all whilst advancing your career.
Members gain 10 CIOB CPD points when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.
**This course qualifies for a CITB grant of up to £600, for further information, please contact CITB directly.**
To enrol: Please Click Here to be eligible for the course. This form will be used to assess your suitability for registration in the Level 6 Certificate in Fire Safety. To be eligible for the course, you must achieve a score of 100% in all responses. If your score falls between 50% to 100%, we will review your eligibility and contact you to discuss your potential qualification for the course. Please ensure that you send a copy of your score to [email protected] as proof of completion.
By successfully completing the Certificate in Fire Safety in Construction, delegates who also have 3 years in a technical role in construction can then go on to apply for the TechCIOB qualifier. Â Find out more about our Technical Membership here.
For any enquiries, please reach out to our team at: [email protected]
Event Details
Next Available Dates
13th October 2025
Please contact the academy team if you are interested in booking a place for 2026 (dates TBC).
Structure
This is an e-learning course, split over 7 months and delivered in 2 expertly crafted units.
Throughout the first unit, Contractual and Legal Responsibilities within a Construction Environment, you’ll deep dive into the legislative side of fire safety.
- Finally, implement what you’ve learned into the practical setting, assessing building designs, documentation and compliance requirements to protect building occupiers.
The second unit – Fire Safety for Management in Construction, focuses on how building occupiers are likely to respond to various emergencies:
- Understand high-risk buildings and how fire principles change.
- Dive deeper into occupier behaviour, follow crowd mentality and human responses.
- Finally, look at the risk assessment process and the criteria you will be assessed against during your projects.
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Objectives
Learn to:
- Apply the principles of building design and construction for fire safety
- Apply the principles of fire behaviour to high-risk buildings
- Manage resources in building safety management
- Engage residents, communities and users of buildings with professionalism
- Understand the legal framework for Building Safety
Contents
Initial learning will focus on law, including various legislations such as the Fire Safety Order, Fire Precautions Act, and Building Safety Act 2022, and the role of local services such as the Local Authority Fire Service and the Building Safety Manager in ensuring compliance during construction projects.
Content will bridge between the two units with a detailed look at the practical implementation of legislation, including assessing building designs, managing documentation, conducting inspections, and collaborating with key stakeholders.
Finally, later units will focus on different types of fire risks in non-traditional builds, including high-risk residential buildings, high-rise structures, and historical buildings, where occupier behaviour, evacuation planning, and response to smoke, heat, and panic are key factors in determining fire outcomes.
Suitability
- Managers in construction who have a responsibility for fire safety
- Facilities managers
- Managers who have a responsibility for fire safety in the workplace
- Directors who manage a property services department
- Board members who would like to know more about fire safety
Specific entry requirements are as follows:
UCAS tariff Score 120 (current) / 32-48 (2017 onwards) and relevant experience
or
Level 4/6 S/NVQ, or equivalent, in a related subject
or
Five years’ relevant construction experience
Assessment
There are two scenario-based written assignments for this course, one at the end of each unit.
After successful completion of the Certificate of Fire Safety Construction course, participants will have the skills required to become a CIOB Technical Member. This will enable you to receive an internationally recognised qualification – TechCIOB, highlighting your technical and safety regulation expertise.
Skills Development
Our courses, CPD and publications are guaranteed to meet your development needs and help you gain and maintain industry qualifications and CIOB membership.
We offer on-demand, in-person training, as well as dedicated training solutions to meet your company's needs.