As a minimum:
The NEBOSH:
National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (link opens in a new window) and
NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management (link opens in a new window)
Or

The Fire Protection Association (FPA):
Fire Risk Assessment (link opens in a new window) and
Fire Risk Assessment & Fire Safety Management (link opens in a new window)
Or

Demonstrable equivalent qualifications.

The Fire Risk Assessment Competency Council are developing competency criteria for Fire Risk Assessors noting the very broad range of  experience and knowledge required to be an effective Fire Risk Assessor.

In addition to the training detailed, the FSA must have an understanding of construction methods and services in the buildings for which they are responsible maintained by relevant regular training.

Additional Fire training if required by their specific role.
First Aid training if required by their specific role.
Familiarisation and on the job training covering:

• Emergency Procedures
• Fire Panels
• Building Layout and structure
• Local emergency contacts

Where they spend on average greater than 2 days/week over a 3 month period at an STFC site attend the mandatory Fire prevention and extinguisher use training provided by that site, see STFC SHE Code 10, Provision of SHE training A​ppendix 1. Additionally they will most likely take part in Fire Drills carried out at least annually for each building.

NOTE: Individuals working at several STFC sites should attend the fire training at each site as fire response and procedures at each site differ.

Staff using Hot Work Permits should review the on-line Awareness training.​