Contractors, consultants and other construction professionals can now gain a Level 6 certificate in fire engineering principles.
The Level 6 qualification has been created in direct response to one of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report recommendations, which called for government to work with industry and professional bodies to develop a course in the principles of fire engineering for both construction professionals and fire and rescue services.
Originally launched in October, LABC has now had its course accredited by the CIOB so that attendees gain a Level 6 certificate upon successful completion of the final assessment.
The course has been developed by LABC in collaboration with specialists in fire engineering.
Delivered via 11 half-day virtual workshops, it covers a range of topics including: an overview of BS 7974, the British Standard that provides the framework for applying fire safety engineering principles; Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD); PAS 8700 and modern methods of construction; structural fire engineering; smoke ventilation and clearance; accessible means of egress (MOE); and working with existing buildings.
Lorna Stimpson, CEO of LABC, says: “There is a continued emphasis on improving the competence of all construction professionals to drive up safety standards across the industry. This course has been put together to ensure that anyone interacting with fire engineering has the knowledge to confidently assess and challenge the information that is given to them. We need the industry and professionals within it to reach a place where they can ensure safer outcomes for every person in every building.”
The next CIOB Level 6 Certificate in Principles of Fire Engineering course starts on 8 October 2026.
To find out more or to book a space on the course, visit: https://www.labc.co.uk/events/level-6-ciob-certificate-fire-engineering-principles-2
