Fire Safety Inspecting Officer Apprentice Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
The role involves making a significant contribution to community safety both in enforcement of fire safety legislation and supporting community fire safety initiatives. This role provides the opportunity to develop and gain the necessary experience to become a qualified Level 4 Fire Safety Inspecting Officer.
Closing date: today
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£24,054.00
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Working week
Monday - Thursday, 08:45 - 17:00 and Friday, 08:45 - 16:00
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
28 Months
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Possible start date
22 Jan 2024
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Date posted
01 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Higher
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) -
Reference number
VAC1000208809
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
- Support the team with fire safety audits/inspections enforcing fire safety legislation as required, specifically:
- Liaison with local authority building control officers on the provision of plans and information and queries concerning fire safety in new and altered buildings
- Assisting on special projects as they relate to fire safety and operational requirements
- Audit of premises under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
- Prepare reports and input data resulting from the above audits onto a fire safety management system
- Support the team in providing fire safety advice and education to the community, giving lectures, presentations, talks and demonstrations as required
- Assist the team, ensuring that any information obtained during the course of inspections or visits in relation to risks, water supplies, COSHH and other appropriate legislation is reported in accordance with specified procedures to operational personnel
- Assist in providing support and guidance to SFRS staff in fire safety issues
The training you will be getting
Fire Safety Inspector Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard:
Blended learning approach consisting of:
- Guided distance learning through self-study using a bespoke web-based Learning Environment
- Tutor-led classroom delivery involving one-to-one and group activities
- Assessments
- Application of knowledge, skills and behaviours within the workplace, and virtual classroom delivery
- Each module is supported by blocks of virtual or face-to-face learning one day a week
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Upon completion of this apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to become a qualified Fire Safety Inspecting Officer
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4 or A-C) Essential
About the employer
Employer
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

About disability confident
Address
Fire Station
St. Michaels Street
Shrewsbury
SY1 2HJ
Contact
Kat Thomas
Training
Training provider
XACT CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING LTD
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Fire safety inspector
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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