New Fire Risk Assessment qualifications announced by IFE
Iain Hoey
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Fire risk assessment qualifications announced
A new Fire Risk Assessment qualification suite will launch through The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) in its October 2026 exam session.
The IFE said the qualifications were developed in response to the UK government’s framework for the assessment of Fire Risk Assessor competency and align with BS 8674:2025.
The suite includes the Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment and the Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment.
It also includes the Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment for professionals working in complex environments.
Successful candidates on the Level 3 and Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment will gain access to the IFE’s Fire Risk Register.
Those candidates will also meet the academic requirements for the Technician (TIFireE) membership grade.
Fire Safety Event details and qualification pathway
The IFE will formally announce the qualifications at the Fire Safety Event at the NEC, Birmingham from 28 – 30 April.
Delegates can meet the IFE team on stand 4/A90 for more information about the qualifications.
Day 2 of the show will feature IFE Chief Executive Steve Hamm and IFE Member and Education Services Director Jo Tedd in the compliance theatre.
The session will cover professional standards and how the qualifications support the next phase of regulatory change.
Hamm said: “Our new fire risk assessment qualifications have been carefully developed by the IFE and our team of fire risk assessment and fire safety specialists from across the private and public sectors.
“These qualifications launch at a critical time and support the BS 8674 tiered framework – Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced – ensuring assessors demonstrate the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to meet nationally recognised competency benchmarks.
“The qualifications form the latest addition to the IFE’s online exam suite which has been developed over the past two years.
“This forward-thinking approach ensures greater flexibility and inclusivity, enabling candidates across the globe to complete their qualifications at a time and place that suits them.
“By removing barriers to access, the IFE is making professional development more convenient, equitable, and future-ready.”
October bookings open from June
According to David Escudier, Chair of the IFE’s Education Panel, the new exams provide a defined route for individual development and the wider profession.
Escudier added: “Clear, recognised qualifications are essential for maintaining trust and raising standards across the sector.
“The IFE’s new Fire Risk Assessment exams provide a much-needed pathway that supports both individual development and the wider profession.”
IFE exams use a self-study delivery model, allowing candidates to progress at their own pace alongside existing roles and responsibilities.
Bookings for the October 2026 session open on 1 June 2026.