From Battlefield to Fire Safety
How WFST is Turning Military Experience into High-Demand Civilian Careers.
They take with them exceptional risk-assessment skills, attention to detail under pressure, leadership in chaotic environments, and a proven ability to write clear, accurate reports that can literally mean the difference between life and death.
Yet too many find that civilian employers simply don’t understand how to value that experience.
WFST Ltd was founded by former service personnel who refused to let that happen. As an officially ELCAS-approved training provider (Provider ID 13245), we have designed the United Kingdom’s leading resettlement pathway specifically for military leavers: the SFJ Awards Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment, fully aligned to the new British Standard for Fire Risk Assessors (BS 9980 and BS 8674:2025).
This is an accredited civilian course, that translates the risk-management expertise you already possess into one of the most sought-after and well-paid qualifications in the UK today.
Why Fire Risk Assessment is the Perfect Second Career for Service Leavers
Think about what you already do brilliantly:
•Methodical site surveys in hostile or complex environments
•Identifying hazards before they become incidents
•Writing precise, evidence-based reports under time pressure
•Briefing commanders and implementing control measures
•Remaining calm when lives and property are at stake
Now replace the battlefield with a hospital, school, hotel, warehouse, or high-rise residential block. The core skills are identical.
The UK is in the middle of the biggest overhaul of fire-safety legislation in a generation. Following Grenfell, the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Building Safety Act 2022, and the upcoming British Standard BS 9980, demand for competent, third-party fire risk assessors has exploded. The Role Directory of the National Fire Chiefs Council Lists Level 3 or Level 4 fire risk assessment qualifications as the benchmark — and our SFJ Awards Level 3 is one of the very few that is fully aligned and nationally recognised.
Average starting salaries for newly qualified assessors are £38,000–£45,000, rising quickly to £55,000+ with experience. Many of our graduates are earning £300–£500 per day as independent assessors within 24 months of leaving the Forces.
Fully Funded Through Your ELC — Zero Cost to You
Because WFST Ltd is an ELCAS-approved provider, the entire course — tuition, examination, certification, and accommodation package — is 100 % fundable through your Enhanced Learning Credits, Standard Learning Credits, or resettlement budget for the vast majority of learners.
No loans. No personal financial risk. Just a direct, high-return investment of the entitlement you have already earned through your service.
What the WFST Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment Course Delivers
•5 – day intensive programme (Monday–Friday)
•Held at the flagship Merseyside Fire & Rescue Services training centre in Aintree, Liverpool.
•Delivered exclusively by serving or former military and fire-service professionals
•Includes practical surveys of real premises
•One-to-one support post course.
•Final assessment by independent SFJ Awards examiners
•Nationally recognised Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Certificate on completion
From day one you are treated as a professional, not a student. Classes are kept small (maximum 12 learners), uniforms are replaced with smart or casual attire (your choice!), and the language is direct, no-nonsense, and familiar.
Real candidates Real Outcomes
‘From the very first moment I contacted WFST, I felt supported and guided like a real student, not just a number. Every question I asked about the course was answered with patience and clarity. The registration process was clear, smooth, and very professional. The documents and guidance they provided made the preparation stage much easier and helped me understand exactly what to focus on. During the course, the quality of teaching genuinely impressed me. The lessons were not only strong in theory but also connected to real-life examples, which made everything easier to apply. The instructors were always approachable and answered every question I had with patience and real expertise. This gave me confidence and helped me understand the subject in depth. The training facilities were also well-organised, easy to access, and designed to help students concentrate on learning. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my experience at WFST. I don’t feel like I just attended a course — I feel like I took a real step forward in my professional development. I would definitely recommend WFST to anyone who wants serious, high-quality training’
A Team That Speaks Your Language
Every instructor at WFST Ltd has either served in the Armed Forces or held senior operational roles in UK Fire & Rescue Services. Between them they have decades of operational experience in Afghanistan, Iraq, the Balkans, and major UK incidents. When they talk about proportionality, ALARP, and defensible decision-making, they have lived it.
Additional Support That Goes Far Beyond the Classroom
•Dedicated Team.
•Fast-track route to Level 4 Diploma for those who want to progress further
The WFST Promise to You
1. Military-ethos delivery — high standards, zero fluff
2. 100 % ELC-fundable — no personal cost for the vast majority
3. Instructors who have stood where you have stood
4. Lifetime career support — you are never just a candidate number
Take the First Step Today
If you are within two years of discharge or have already left the Forces and still hold ELC entitlement, contact our Service Leaver Team now.
Email: resettlement@wfst.co.uk Visit: wfst.co.uk
WFST Ltd — Company Number 12472121, ELCAS Provider ID 13245, Awarding body: SFJ Awards (Ofqual-regulated)
You protected the nation in uniform. Now let WFST help you protect it in a different way — with a rewarding, respected, and well-paid civilian career in fire risk assessment.
WFST Ltd — From Service to Safety. Your skills. Your future. Fully funded.