Fire Risk Assessors Course
The main objective of the Fire Risks Assessors (FRA) accreditation course is to raise the profile and competency of risk engineers, fire surveyors, fire assessors and fire auditors in the Insurance Industry. Participants who complete the course and pass the assessment will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement jointly by MII, IFEM and FPAM. Successful participants will be listed as accredited Fire Risks Assessors on The Institution of Fire Engineers Malaysia website and it also opens up a pathway to apply for accreditation with the UK Engineering Council.
A competent Fire Risks Assessor will be able to conduct professional risks assessment of buildings under audit with in-depth knowledge learnt through the course. A FRA will be competent to produce a comprehensive risks assessment report by highlighting the risks of assets under review for loss prevention for business continuity.
A proper risks assessment will enable building owners to exercise mitigation measures in eradicating fire risks and ensuring safety for all occupants and visitors through risks management recommendations. The value of having competent FRAs in the insurance industry will be in terms of compensation pay out.
14-18 August 2023
9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Method: Face-to-Face
CPD Hours: 10
Registration Closing Date:
7 August 2023
CPD Hours: 10
Registration Closing Date:
7 August 2023
Recommended for
Risk Engineers, Fire Surveyors, Fire Assessors, Fire Auditors or anybody interested to be a certified Fire Risks Assessor.
Minimum Entry Requirement:
- University Degree – Undergraduate or Post graduate degree in Science or Engineering related field; or
- Technical Diploma in Engineering; or
- Mature candidates with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
Mode of Exam:
Practical Fire Risks Assessment – 30%
Assessment Test – 70%
Assessment Test – 70%
| Fire Risks Assessment Methodology |
| Fire Science and Fire Safety |
| Building Regulation, Acts, Codes and Standards |
| Case study of international and local fire incidents |
| Fire Prevention |
| Means of Escape/Human Behaviour |
| Fire Management |
