The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched an online course introducing passive fire protection to tradespeople with limited knowledge of its role in a building’s overall fire strategy.
This could mean installers of active fire systems like sprinklers or fire alarms. It could also apply to anyone involved in building maintenance or follow-on trades – like electricians or plumbers – who risk damaging existing compartmentation and fire-resisting walls in the course of their work.
In the course of 13 short videos, lasting 10-15 minutes in total, the ASFP Introduction to Passive Fire Protection will introduce learners to:
- General fire safety in buildings
- Human behaviour in fire
- Fire testing
- Contractor responsibilities
- And the role of active fire protection
They will also be introduced to various types of passive fire protection systems, including:
- Fire protection in a building’s structural frame
- Fire resisting walls, floors and ceilings
- Fire stopping and penetration seals, cavity barriers and building envelope
- Fire resistant ducts and dampers
- Fire resistant doors, shutters and associated hardware
Upon completing the course, learners will receive a CPD certificate for a total of three CPD hours.
Formal qualifications and a deeper understanding of the topic can be attained in the classroom with the ASFP’s Foundation Course in Passive Fire Protection. Complete that seven-day course and learners can study towards an examination leading to a Level 3 qualification in Passive Fire Protection. Those undertaking the four-day course can study towards a Level 2 qualification.
The foundation course equips learners to demonstrate competency, progress their career and perhaps achieve academic recognition in the discipline. The qualifications are examined and awarded by Ofqual and CCEA-regulated Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) awarding organisation.
ASFP courses are suitable for any professional involved in the construction industry – from installers and follow on trades, to designers and specifiers, contractors and specialist installers, as well as building owner occupiers, risk assessors and enforcement agencies.
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