This 2-day intermediate programme is designed for those who need to apply the principles of passive fire protection to ensure the structural integrity of existing systems following maintenance or refurbishment. Through the understanding of compartmentation and fire stopping, it will assist those who are dealing with contractors, building management, or those advising on or supervising maintenance works.
Learning Outcomes
This 2-unit qualification enables those with a basic knowledge of passive fire protection to gain confidence in the appraisal and correct application of products and practices according to relevant guidance and legislation.
Following this course, learners will be able to:
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Understand relevant factors that influence safe evacuation from a building in the event of a fire
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Apply the relevant guidance and regulations to the practice of remedial works and maintenance within buildings
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Recognise the roles and responsibilities with respect to record keeping and traceability of passive fire products through the lifecycle of the building
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Compare and appraise the different types of building products for passive fire protection and compartmentation systems
Duration
- Total qualification time: 60 hours
Certification
- Awarding Body for Building Education (ABBE) Level 3 Award in Passive Fire Protection - 610/2818/6
- 13 Fire Protection Association (FPA) CPD hours
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
Successful completion of this course entitles learners to use post nominal letters.
How to apply
Download our application from here and return this to training@thefpa.co.uk.
FPA members receive a 10% discount.
Download our training course prospectus.
All pricing is subject to VAT.