Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)

1. Fundamentals of Fire Science and Combustion Principles of fire dynamics, ignition, spread, and extinguishment.

2. Fire Protection Systems and Equipment Design, inspection, and maintenance of sprinklers, alarms, and suppression systems.

3. Building Construction and Fire Safety Fire resistance, occupancy classifications, and construction hazards.

4. Fire Prevention and Risk Assessment Hazard identification, risk analysis, and mitigation strategies.

5. Human Behavior and Life Safety Occupant response, evacuation dynamics, and life safety codes.

6. Fire Detection and Alarm Technologies Advanced detection systems, integration, and performance standards.

7. Fire Suppression and Extinguishing Agents Water‑based, foam, gaseous, and special hazard suppression systems.

8. Codes, Standards, and Regulatory Compliance NFPA, OSHA, ISO, and local fire safety legislation.

9. Fire Investigation and Incident Analysis Determining fire origin, cause, and lessons learned for prevention.

10. Professional Practice and Ethics in Fire Protection Ethical responsibilities, documentation, and continuous professional development.

• Builds competence in fire protection system design and risk management

• Enhances compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and ISO standards

• Strengthens skills in fire prevention, investigation, and life safety planning

• Provides tools for effective fire risk assessment and mitigation

• Offers recognized certification to support senior roles in fire protection and safety management

• Fire protection engineers and consultants

• Fire inspectors and safety officers

• Facility and risk management professionals

• HSE managers in industrial and commercial sectors

• Individuals seeking NFPA CFPS certification for career advancement

• Assessment Type: Written exam (aligned with NFPA CFPS credentialing)

• Format: MCQs and scenario‑based questions

• Total Questions: 100 theory

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 3 days (24–30 hours total)

• Certification: Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.