The IFE has launched a Level 3 certificate in Passive Fire Protection qualification.
This qualification has been developed in partnership with the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP). It is aimed at individuals either directly engaged in passive fire protection or those who need to develop an understanding of the passive fire safety systems such as managers and technical supervisors working in passive fire protection roles, technical sales staff, designers and fire risk assessors.
The qualification covers:
-the fundamental knowledge and understanding required by those working in the passive fire protection environment (such as fire science, fire testing and certification, human behaviour and building strategies)
AND
-passive fire protection measures i.e.
-fire protection to the structural frame of the building and fire-retardant coatings
-fire resisting walls, floors and ceiling and fire-resistant glazing
-fire stopping, penetration seals, cavity barriers, ductwork and dampers and the building envelope
-fire resisting doors, industrial shutters and hardware
The qualification is assessed by a single three-hour examination. The examination will be available in October and March each year with the first examination scheduled for October 2018.
Original Source: International Fire Professional
