FPA becomes FireQual Approved Training Centre for BS 8674:2025 qualifications
Iain Hoey
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FireQual training centre and qualification suite
The Fire Protection Association (FPA) has announced a partnership with FireQual to deliver fire risk assessment qualifications aligned with BS 8674:2025.
The organisation has been approved as a FireQual Approved Training Centre and will offer a full suite of FireQual-accredited qualifications from January 2026.
The suite aligns with the competency levels set out in BS 8674:2025.
The qualifications available include a Level 3 Certificate in Foundation Fire Risk Assessment and a Level 4 Certificate in Intermediate Fire Risk Assessment, with course dates currently available.
A Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Fire Risk Assessment is also included, with course dates to follow.
What the qualifications cover and how they are delivered
The qualifications introduce an enhanced focus on the core competencies detailed within BS 8674.
Training is designed to equip learners to interpret fire safety plans and fire risk assessment action plans.
The framework also enables assessments that identify when additional specialist advice is required, including securing technical knowledge to assess external walls using the guidance contained within PAS 9980.
Learners are also enabled to evaluate the suitability of fire safety features within buildings and maintain awareness of current best practice techniques and required technical expertise.
Lewis Ramsay, Group Chief Operating Officer of BAFE Holdings, owners of FireQual, said: “FireQual are at the front-end of leading the charge for high quality, regulated, competency-based qualifications in the fire safety sector to evidence skills and knowledge.
“These unique fire risk assessment qualifications are aligned to BS 8674:2025 and BAFE’s SP205 Scheme evidence requirements.
“We are proud to be working with the Fire Protection Association as one of our Approved Training Centres to award these qualifications which offer a progressive pathway for fire risk assessors and set a new benchmark for professional competence in the sector.”
Mandatory competence requirements for fire risk assessors in England have been confirmed and will be independently verified by UKAS-accreditation certification bodies.
Alignment with existing UKAS-accredited schemes provides a route to third-party certification for fire risk assessors.
Luke Ventura, Deputy Head of Training at the FPA, said: “We are delighted to announce our suite of new FireQual-accredited fire risk assessment qualifications.
“By aligning with BS 8674:2025, we are equipping fire risk assessors with the latest best practice and technical expertise, enabling them to further demonstrate competency to Duty Holders and Responsible Persons.
“We are in the process of creating a bridging course for existing learners, helping them close knowledge gaps, gain the equivalent FireQual qualification, and progress to the higher-level qualifications offered by the FPA.”
Learners can complete the qualifications at the FPA’s Training and Education Centre in Oxfordshire, online, or on site at client premises.
Webinar outlines BS 8674 framework and FireQual approach
In November 2025 the FPA delivered a webinar covering BS 8674:2025 and how its FireQual-accredited qualifications meet the competency framework.
The session was presented by Chief Executive Dr Gavin Dunn and Deputy Head of Training Luke Ventura and is available to watch on demand.