NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management (Fire Certificate) Exam Blueprint

Fire Certificate

180 minDuration
45Passing Score
6Languages
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Exam Domains

1 Fire Hazards and the Behaviour of Fire 20%
2 Fire Risk Assessment 30%
3 Fire Precautions and Fire Safety Management 30%
4 Practical Fire Risk Assessment 20%

Exam Details

Question TypesOpen Book Examination (scenario-based questions), Practical Assessment
FormatOpen Book Examination (OBE) — scenario-based written paper plus practical workplace assessment
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID required. Name must match NEBOSH registration. Requirements confirmed by the delivering ALP.
RenewalNot required -- NEBOSH certificates do not expire. However, NEBOSH recommends CPD to maintain and update knowledge. Many employers and professional bodies (e.g., IOSH) require evidence of ongoing CPD.
Retake PolicyCandidates who refer (fail) may resit at the next available examination sitting. Full exam fee required for resit. No limit on number of attempts.
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic, French, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu

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