Fire safety inspector Apprenticeship Standard

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Knowledge

K1: The principles of Fire Safety Order and other fire safety legislation, building regulations legislation and British Safety Standards including national guidance and best practice.
K2: How the Fire Safety Order interacts with other legislation, guidance and best practice.
K3: The Primary Authority Scheme
K4: Levels of compliance and how they interact with the Enforcement Management Model and Better Regulation
K5: How to carry out fire safety inspections
K6: Different types of premises, the associated risks and management levels
K7: Fire safety principles for high risk and complex premises and venues, in accordance with recognised guidance
K8: Fire Risk Assessment process
K9: Safeguarding issues and concerns and the actions to take
K10: The different groups and individuals you may interact with as part of your role
K11: How to initiate enforcement activities
K12: How to work with other agencies to enforce fire safety legislation
K13: The different types of formal response and the timescales
K14: Why operational staff need to have valid, reliable and up to date information on premises, where it is stored and how it can be accessed and used
K15: Your role in supporting formal investigations, the actions you can take and when and where to escalate.
K16: The legislation, policies and procedures of the organisation and how these affect the role, including data protection, confidentiality, health and safety and lone working plus other relevant organisational policies and procedures.
K17: Causes and consequences of unwanted fire signals and deliberate fires
K18: The purpose and role of collaborative partners who can do what, etc. sharing of information and the advances of collaborative working

Skills

S1: Carry out an audit/inspection of complex premises and venues and assess the risks and evaluate the level of fire safety management
S2: To identify and constructively challenge non-compliance
S3: Produce fire safety reports, letters, statutory or non-statutory notices and plans according to organisational policies and procedures
S4: Identify safeguarding issues, such as hoarding, child sexual exploitation, slavery, vulnerability etc. and take appropriate action
S5: Be situationally aware of yourself, others and the environment to ensure safety of all.
S6: Interpret and apply the technical knowledge to enforce the Fire Safety Order, such as British Standards, Building Regulations, National Guidance and Best Practice
S7: Work with other agencies, such as local authority building control, approved inspectors, licensing authorities, etc
S8: Demonstrate clear communication skills, with the ability to interact with a wide range of audiences, being persuasive and confident. To communicate complicated information verbally and in writing
S9: Evaluate fire safety design submissions and fire protection systems
S10: To assess fire safety concerns, provide fire safety advice on request and make decisions to instigate improvements as required
S11: Respond to enquiries and requests from other organisations, in accordance with the Primary Authority Scheme.

Behaviours

B1: Embraces and values diversity and demonstrates a fair and ethical approach in all situations.
B2: Proactively supports change, adjusting approach to meet changing requirements.
B3: Maintains a confident, controlled and focused attitude in highly challenging situations.
B4: Committed and able to develop self, individuals, teams and others, to improve organisational effectiveness.
B5: Understands and applies relevant information to make appropriate decisions and creates practical solutions.
B6: Work within own level of authority, responsibility and competence and recognise when to seek support and/or assistance
B7: Applies relevant information to make appropriate decisions and creates practical solutions
B8: Leads others to achieve excellence by the establishment, maintenance and management of performance requirements

Duty 1

DUTY: Carry out Fire Safety inspections/audits of premises in line with current fire safety legislation
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Audits are carried out in line with organisational and legislative requirements

Duty 2

DUTY: Enforce Fire Safety legislation in accordance with organisational policy, to include collecting/providing evidence, where appropriate
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: In compliance with legislative requirements

Duty 3

DUTY: Gather Operational Risk Information to contribute to the safety of operational staff
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Information is gathered according to organisational requirements

Duty 4

DUTY: Identify high risk premises, groups and individuals within the community to assist with the implementation of targeted risk-based inspection programmes
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: in line with organisational policy and procedures

Duty 5

DUTY: Examine and respond to consultations and submissions from external stakeholders and provide advice in order to determine compliance with statutory codes of practice and other fire safety related legislation with applicable time constraints. Submissions and consultations could include: planning, building regulations, House(s) of Multiple Occupancy, licencing, marriage venues, etc
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Within required timescales following organisational policies and procedures

Duty 6

DUTY: Support formal investigations as required by the organisation and take appropriate action
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Investigations are carried out following organisational procedures and meet legislative requirements

Duty 7

DUTY: Contribute to the policy and procedures that relate to legislative guidance on matters concerning Fire Safety
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Contribute information that is accurate and up to date

Duty 8

DUTY: Provide technical advice and support on fire safety regulations and guidance documents to internal and external stakeholders
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Advice and support is provided clearly and concisely and appropriate to the audience

Duty 9

DUTY: Work in accordance with the Primary Authority Scheme
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Complies with legislation and organisational policies and procedures

Duty 10

DUTY: Provide support and guidance to businesses to reduce unwanted fire signals (e.g. from automatic fire alarms) and deliberate fires
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Support and guidance is provided to meet the needs of the business in a timely manner, clearly and concisely

Duty 11

DUTY: Collaborate effectively with partner agencies, particularly local regulatory services teams to join up enforcement activities.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Share information in accordance with partnership agreements

Duty 12

DUTY: Attend internal and external meetings with stakeholders such as Safety Advisory Groups to provide guidance and support with fire safety matters to ensure the safety of the public.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Communicate clearly and appropriately to the audience and portray a positive image of your organisation

Duty 13

DUTY: Respond to alleged fire risks/complaints and post fire enquiries
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Respond in line with agreed timescales and according to organisational policies and procedures and any related legislation

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