The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (otherwise known as the NEBOSH Fire Certificate) is one of the most popular qualifications for anyone looking to build a career as a health and safety professional. It’s easy to see why – every workplace, from construction sites to corporate offices, need to have an awareness of fire hazards and how to manage them effectively. We spoke to recent NEBOSH Fire Certificate learner Marcus Pugh about his experience studying for this qualification on our February classroom course, and how he plans to use his new knowledge.
Why did you choose the NEBOSH Fire Certificate?
The health & safety qualifications I have achieved as a Trade Union Health and safety representative are useful in my workplace, but are not nationally or internationally recognised and do not support any future career decisions, whereas the NEBOSH are.
Why did you choose the classroom course over other learning methods?
I frequently undertake training as part of my professional development in the workplace and know from experience that I learn better in a classroom environment. I feel I can read the room and be much better engaged that when I undertake online learning.
What is your current job role and what does it involve?
I am employed as laboratory technician in a university, but, as mentioned above, I have the additional role of being a trade-union health and safety representative.
How do you plan to use your new knowledge in your day-to-day responsibilities within your role?
My role is varied. I frequently undertake workplace inspections and observe fire drills/emergency evacuations and will apply much of my learning to these areas.
What advice would you give others considering studying for their Fire Certificate?
Much like any form of studying, you will get out what you put in. Be prepared to work hard at achieving an internationally recognised certificate.
How did you approach preparing for your assessment?
Reading all the literature supplied in advance of the course was a great help. It outlined what to expect and it defines many words and phrases used by NEBOSH.
What were some of the challenges you faced in your studies?
Sitting the 24 hour examination was a challenge. However, I was fortunate enough to have the support of my line-management which removed any pressure of attempting the exam during working hours.
How did you approach the balance of your career, your studies, and your personal life?
As previously written, having the support of my line management made committing necessary time to the certificate much easier than it would have been otherwise.
Do you have any final thoughts to share on your journey?
I have no immediate plans, but having gained NEBOSH certification, I feel that when the opportunity arises, I have recognised certification which will open doors for me.
Find out where the NEBOSH Fire Certificate can take you.
ACT offer the NEBOSH Fire Certificate across a variety of flexible learning methods, so you can choose the method that best supports your learning style.
Choose from:
- Classroom: Study alongside and build connections with fellow professionals in a sociable classroom setting.
- Virtual Classroom: The interactive and sociable feel of a classroom course, without the need to travel or book accomodation. Our virtual classroom option makes use of video-conferencing platforms like Teams and Zoom.
- E-learning: Study at your own pace and from anywhere with an internet connection with our e-learning course – a great option for those looking for a learning method that fits around their existing work and home commitments. Sign up today for a free, no obligation 14-day elearning trial to try it out for yourself.
- Inhouse: Let us bring the training to you – the same excellent quality of training that we deliver as a classroom course is available on your premises so that you can train multiple members of your team at once, at a time that suits you.
