Level 3 Award
Knowledge-focused portfolio
✓ Written knowledge evidence
✓ Questioning or discussion where appropriate
✓ Low-risk building review opportunity
Explore Level 3Fire Risk Assessment Qualification Guide
How Are Fire Risk Assessment Qualifications Assessed?
ProQual fire risk assessment qualifications are assessed through portfolios of evidence rather than a single traditional final examination. Level 4 also includes competency-based practical assessment.
Portfolio assessment
How assessment works
Learners produce evidence showing that the required learning outcomes and assessment criteria have been met. Evidence may include written work, reports, questioning, professional discussion and practical material agreed with the assessor.
Portfolio does not mean “no assessment”
Evidence must be authentic, sufficient, current and relevant. Watching lessons alone is not enough to achieve the qualification.
Level 3 vs Level 4
Different levels require different evidence
Level 4 Certificate
Knowledge plus practical competence
✓ Practical assessment and reporting
✓ Observation or permitted simulation
✓ Professional discussion and supporting evidence
Explore Level 4Level 4 evidence stack
What practical evidence may include
1
Assessment work
Candidate-produced fire risk assessments, reports and action plans.
2
Observation
Assessor observation of practical activity or permitted simulation.
3
Supporting evidence
Photographs, video and building information where appropriate.
4
Professional discussion
Structured exploration of decisions, judgement and underpinning knowledge.
Authentic evidence
Your portfolio must be your own work
AI may support learning and research when used responsibly, but AI-generated assessment evidence cannot be submitted as the learner's own work. Witness testimony must be evaluated alongside other evidence.
Previous experience
Can existing experience count?
Recognition of Prior Learning may be considered where previous achievement or experience provides valid, authentic, current and sufficient evidence. It is not an automatic exemption; any gaps must still be assessed.
Frequently asked questions
Assessment questions
Does Level 3 have an exam?
It is assessed through a portfolio rather than one traditional final examination.
Is Level 4 practical?
Yes. It includes explicit competency-based practical assessment requirements.
What is professional discussion?
A structured assessed conversation exploring knowledge, decisions and professional judgement.
Can I complete it online?
Knowledge can be developed online. Level 4 still requires appropriate practical assessment evidence.