Apprenticeship: Fire Safety Inspector - Level 4
Apprenticeship Funding: £11,000
Qualification: Includes Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety
Apprenticeship Duration: Typically 24 months
Training programme dates
See: Apprenticeship Programme Dates for start dates for each apprenticeship Cohort
Apprenticeship Role
This specialist protection role assesses fire safety in the built environment, including complex buildings, and recommends improvements to reduce fire risk to people, property and the environment. The role also involves investigations into fire safety complaints.
Working with a wide variety of partner agencies, fire safety inspectors provide advice and technical expertise, participate in consultation and enforce fire safety legislation via investigation and prosecution.
Apprenticeship brochure
ASFP: Association for Specialist Fire Protection
Apprentices are eligible for free student membership of ASFP as part of their apprenticeship package. Details.
Apprenticeship Standard
See Institute for Apprenticeships for information on this apprenticeship standard. Revised in February 2023.
RoATP: Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers
Xact is recognised as a training provider for Level 4 Fire Safety Inspector apprenticeship programme
Methods of Assessment
End point assessment, completed after the training period, includes the following:
• Practical assessment
• Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence
• Knowledge test
Progression
Those who complete this apprenticeship can progress to a Fire Safety Engineer (Degree) - Level 6 apprenticeship and apply for Institution of Fire Engineers membership.
More Information
Please contact apprenticeships@xact.org.uk to find out more about how Xact can help with Fire Safety Inspector - Level 4 apprenticeship.