ASFPTraining

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ASFP Training

ASFP training courses are split into four stages, from just starting out with the Introduction courses to being very experienced in the industry and studying towards your IFE Level 3 Exam. All ASFP training courses can be found below.

 

Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection Courses

These short (approx 3hr) online courses provide an overview of PFP covering key elements of design, installation and inspection. It is intended to provide a first step for those considering a career in the PFP industry.

 

Online Introduction - General

This course is specifically designed for anyone working in the PFP sector who wants a general understanding.

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Online Introduction - Installers

This course is specifically designed for those who are looking to enter the industry as an installer of PFP products and systems.

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What's next?

We will be releasing more Intro Courses in the future with a wide range of tailor-made content.

Intermediate Courses

These short (approx 1hr) online courses provide a deeper dive into specific topics for specific roles in PFP.

Firestopping for Installers

This brand new, online-only, course is specifically designed for those carrying out installation of firestopping products and systems. Gain invaluable insights into the world of firestopping products and systems, understanding their purpose and vital significance in maintaining safety and preventing potential disasters.

Read more about this new course here.

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Study Towards Your Level 2 and Level 3 Qualifications

These training courses provide delegates with the necessary information to study towards the IFE Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in passive fire protection.

Level 2 - Foundation Course in Passive Fire Protection

This intermediate-level course offers a foundation in fire safety and fire science, providing units on a selected range of PFP systems.

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Level 3 - Foundation Course in Passive Fire Protection

This high-level course provides everything learnt in Level 2 but in more depth giving you a greater understanding of the industry.

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Online Transition Course from Level 2 to Level 3

For those who have passed Level 2 and want to continue their learning, this course covers the additional training not taught in Level 2 that is required to pass Level 3.

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Classroom IFE Exam Prep Day

This is a classroom format 'top-up' session, designed to help you revise everything you have learnt and prepare for your next IFE exam.

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Book your IFE exam

The formal examination for both the Level 2 & 3 Foundation Certificates in Passive Fire Protection is run by the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE). You can read more about the exam & the accompanying qualification, and/or book your place at the exam by clicking the button below. (Note this takes you outside of the ASFP website). 

Candidates should remember that the qualifications are the equivalent to a GCSE (Level 2 certificate) and an A Level (Level 3 certificate) this means that as well as the training course, candidates will need to allow time to study the syllabus, additional reading and previous examination papers. Those who succeed, start early, organise themselves well and allow sufficient time to properly prepare. We recommend booking a course well in advance of your exam.

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ASFP Training is perfect for those just starting out or studying for a recognised IFE qualification

ASFP training is split into four stages, from just starting out, to very experienced. All of our training courses can be found on the right-hand side of the page. For more information on all of our training and to see the stages of progression, please read below.

  1. Providing a first step into the Passive Fire Protection (PFP) industry, the ASFP's Online Introduction to PFP courses provide a basic overview of PFP for those just starting out in the industry, considering a career change, or upskilling. Covering key types of passive fire protection and their use, the ASFP offers both a general course and a course specifically tailored for firestopping PFP.
  2. If you are an installer of PFP products and systems, and you have done your intro course, a great next step would be the firestopping for Installers course. This course will expand further into the world of firestopping products and systems.
  3. The next step in your PFP education journey would be to study towards your level 2 Certificate in PFP qualifications awarded by the Institution for Fire Engineers (IFE), a nationally and internationally recognised awarding organisation regulated by the qualification regulators Ofqual.  Embedding current best practices and drawing on the technical expertise of the ASFP, this course aims to equip candidates with the knowledge required to achieve this IFE qualification, contributing to competence and offering a route for progression in this key fire protection specialism.
  4. Depending on your experience level the next step after level 2 is the level 3 Certificate in PFP qualifications. This is a higher level course that includes all the knowledge learnt in Level 2 but goes more in-depth offering a foundation in fire safety and fire science as well as units on the full range of passive fire protection systems. If you have already passed your Level 2 exam and want to continue your learning into Level 3 then we recommend the Transition Course which removes all the information you will have already learnt from Level 2 and only teaches you the new information. The Level 2 and Level 3 Foundation Courses for Passive Fire Protection are the first courses in the UK and Ireland to enable candidates to study towards recognised qualifications in PFP and are suitable for those throughout the construction industry including designers, specifiers, contractors, specialist installers, building owner occupiers, and enforcement agencies.

 

CITB Grant Funding

CITB-registered employers are able to claim grant funding of £600 for achievement of the IFE Certificate in Passive Fire Protection qualifications at levels 2 and 3.

For more information and support on eligibility and grant applications, please visit the CITB website below.

CITB Grant Funding