Fire protection is designed and built into the structure of many buildings. This is largely unseen once the building is in use but is vital to maintaining the safety of occupants in the event of a fire. Anyone who is carrying out maintenance or refurbishment should be aware of how their work may impact the structure to ensure that life safety and building protection is not compromised. This qualification provides essential knowledge for all those who operate in the built environment. The 1 day course begins with a look at how fire spreads and how built in measures can protect from this. It also explores the products and features that determine effective passive fire protection systems and the consequences of poorly fitted or missing elements, and the legislation that governs these requirements.
Learning outcomes
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Determine how passive fire protection can mitigate, reduce, or prevent fire spread
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Identify the regulations and standards related to building products, construction, and maintenance
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Identify features and types of building products for passive fire protection systems
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Explain the uses and limitations of fire protection products
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Understand the ways existing buildings can be improved by the retro-fitting and maintenance of passive fire protection
Duration
- Total qualification time: 20 hours
Certification
- Awarding Body for Building Education (ABBE) Level 2 Award in Passive Fire Protection - 601/2814/9
- 6.5 Fire Protection Association (FPA) CPD hours
Successful completion of this course entitles learners to use post nominal letters.
The FPA has been awarded Direct Claim Status (DCS) for this qualification in recognition of the quality of its processes, procedures, delivery, assessment, and learner experience. DCS allows the FPA to claim learners’ qualification certificates without having to wait for an external quality assurance audit, meaning that learners do not experience delays in receiving proof of achievement and can be confident in the service they will experience.
Progression
How to apply
Download our application form here and return this to training@thefpa.co.uk.
FPA members receive a 10% discount.
This course can be partially funded through the CITB Employer Network.
Download our training course prospectus.
All pricing is subject to VAT.