FireQual to expand Regulated Fire Safety Qualifications from October 2025

FireQual is the awarding organisation for fire safety, providing Ofqual and SQAA Regulated qualifications.

Following the recent success of FireQual’s competency-based qualifications — the FireQual Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (Foundation), FireQual Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (Intermediate), and FireQual Level 5 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (Advanced), FireQual is pleased to announce that it is now moving forward with the next phase of qualification development.

Between October 2025 and January 2026, FireQual will be rolling out new and updated qualifications, regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation (SQAA), to support professionals who want to advance their careers and demonstrate recognised competence in fire safety.

FireQual’s Qualification Steering Group (QSG), which brings together sector stakeholders and Approved Training Centres, has led the redevelopment to ensure alignment with the latest standards and industry requirements.

New and Updated Qualifications:

- FireQual Level 2 Award for Fire Wardens.
- FireQual Level 3 Award in the Servicing and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers (BS 5306) – Aligned with BAFE SP101 Scheme requirements.
- FireQual Level 3 Award in Emergency Lighting (BS 5266-1) – Aligned with BAFE SP203-4 Scheme requirements.
- Fire Detection and Fire Alarm System (FD&A) Suite – updated content aligned with BS 5839-1:2025 and aligned with BAFE SP203-1 Scheme requirements, including:
  - - FireQual Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of the Recommendations for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems in Non-Domestic Buildings
    - FireQual Level 3 Award in Fire Detection and Alarm Design Theory and Regulatory Requirements
    - FireQual Level 3 Award in Fire Detection and Alarm Installation Theory and Regulatory Requirements
    - FireQual Level 3 Award in Fire Detection and Alarm Commissioning Theory and Regulatory Requirements
    - FireQual Level 3 Award in Fire Detection and Alarm Maintenance Theory and Regulatory Requirements
    - FireQual Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of the Recommendations for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems in Domestic Building

For candidates looking to start or continue with their career development, this will mean:

Qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation (SQAA), ensuring recognition and credibility.
These qualifications provide quality evidence to support registration with relevant BAFE Schemes.
They are designed with direct input from industry through the QSG, ensuring the content is current, practical, and aligned with regulations.
They provide a clear route for professional development.

FireQual plans to roll out this programme with the FireQual Level 2 Award for Fire Wardens, followed by the FireQual Level 3 Award in Emergency Lighting (BS 5266-1) and the FireQual Level 3 Award in the Servicing and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers (BS 5306), with the updated Fire Detection & Alarm System suite.