The content of the Foundation Course in Passive Fire Protection Level 3 training embeds current best practice and draws on the technical expertise provided by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP).
It aims to equip candidates with the knowledge required to demonstrate competency, while also offering a route for progression and academic recognition in this key fire protection specialism.
This is the first course in the UK and Ireland to enable candidates to study to obtain a recognised qualification in Passive Fire Protection (PFP). Individuals
who undertake it will have the opportunity to progress to the Level 3 qualification in Passive Fire Protection
provided by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), a nationally and internationally recognised awarding organisation regulated by the qualification regulators Ofqual.
The qualification has been developed
in partnership between the ASFP and the IFE specifically to provide recognition of individuals who have attained the essential knowledge and understanding to work efficiently and safely in passive fire protection roles. The scheme
is suitable for all involved in the construction industry from designers and specifiers to contractors and specialist installers. It is also suitable for building owner occupiers
and enforcement agencies.
Level 2 to Level 3 in Passive Fire Protection Transition Online Course
Those learners who have successfully passed the IFE Level 2 certificate in passive fire protection qualification, may wish to continue their learning by taking on the IFE Level 3 certificate in passive fire protection. To facilitate this and provide appropriate training a transitional E Learning course is available.
These courses seek to provide the learner with targeted learning to complete the ASFP Level 3 Foundation course in passive fire protection content. Learners will need to identify the option that they completed at Level 2 and order the appropriate transition course. E.g. Those who have completed the ASFP Level 2 foundation course in passive fire protection (Option A) will
need to complete the Transition course Level 2 (Option A ) to Level 3 foundation course in passive fire protection.
This course, on average takes around 4-6 hours to complete depending on your current knowledge. As this course is online please complete it in your own time, stopping and starting as you wish. The portal is active for 6 months so even after you finish you are welcome to log back in to stay updated and refresh your knowledge.
This course is available in English, French, and Spanish. Simply click your preferred language upon checkout.
This high level course offers a foundation in fire safety and fire science as well as units on the full range of passive fire protection systems. This is the knowledge that will equip delegates to study towards the IFE Level 3 certificate
in passive fire protection qualification.
Learners who obtain the IFE Level 3 Certificate are eligible to apply to join the IFE at Technician level enabling them to gain professional recognition in the global fire sector and use the post nominal TIFireE.
Course Structure:
The classroom course is delivered by experienced PFP experts and consists of seven lectures, spread over seven weeks (one full day of lectures per week).
The course offers a foundation in fire safety and fire science as well as units on different forms of PFP and is structured in four modules:
Module 1: Essential underpinning knowledge, fire science
Module 2: Installation of Passive Fire Protection:
1.0: Fire protection to the structural frame of the building, Fire retardant coatings
2.0: Fire resisting walls, floors and ceiling and fire resistant glazing
3.0: Fire stopping, penetration seals, cavity barriers, ductwork and dampers and the building envelope
4.0: Fire resisting doors, industrial shutters and hardware
Module 3 : Understanding active fire protection
Module 4: Understanding building regulations, approved documentation, regulatory guidance, CDM,
CE marking and codes of practice, and BIM
Assessment:
3-hour written examination offered by the IFE (Please click the "Book Your Exam" tab to book).
Suitable for:
Managers and technical supervisors working in passive fire protection roles
This high level course offers a foundation in fire safety and fire science as well as units on the full range of passive fire protection systems. This is the knowledge that will equip delegates to study towards the IFE Level 3 certificate
in passive fire protection qualification.
Learners who obtain the IFE Level 3 Certificate are eligible to apply to join the IFE at Technician level enabling them to gain professional recognition in the global fire sector and use the post nominal TIFireE.
This course is available in English, French, and Spanish. Simply click your preferred language upon checkout.
Course Structure:
The course is arranged in 3 modules with module 2 covering all aspects of PFP.
This course, on average takes around 12-14 hours to complete depending on your current knowledge. As this course is online please complete it in your own time, stopping and starting as you wish. The
portal is active for 6 months so even after you finish you are welcome to log back in to stay updated and refresh your knowledge.
Module 1: Essential underpinning knowledge, fire science
1.1: Understanding the process of fire 1.2: Human behaviour in fire 1.3: Fire Protection 1.4: Understanding building performance in fire 1.5: Fire
Testing, assessment and product certification 1.6: Developing a fire strategy
Module 2: Installation of passive fire protection
2.1: Fire Protection to the structural frame 2.2: Fire resistant walls floors and ceilings 2.3: Fire
stopping, penetration seals, and cavity barriers 2.3a: Fire protection and the building envelope 2.4: Fire resisting ducts and dampers 2.5: Fire resisting
doors, roller shutters and associated hardware 2.6: Fire Resistant glazing 2.7: Fire
retardant impregnations and coatings
Module 3: Understanding active fire protection
3.1: Smoke, heat detectors and alarms 3.2: Portable and fixed firefighting measures 3.3: Fire
suppression
3.4: Signage and emergency lighting 3.5: Fire
Engineering
Assessment:
3-hour written examination offered by the IFE (Please click the "Book Your Exam" tab to book).
Suitable for:
Managers and technical supervisors working in passive fire protection roles
If you have multiple employees within your company that would like to take part in the training course together we also offer a company specific
training course. This is exactly the same as the regular
course however the only individuals in the room will be those from your company.
To help ensure we maximise the delivery of future ASFP Foundation Courses in Passive Fire Protection we are asking those interested in the course to complete the form below.
Without a doubt, this was the most enjoyable professional development experience of my career, so far. This professional development and learning, provided by Phil Brownhill of ASFP, embodies what we now know about modern, professional
learning: it must be job-embedded, long-term, engaging, passion-based and permit the individual’s development to increase at their own pace. Phil and the ASFP have their feet firmly planted in the 21st Century; their understanding
and knowledge of good teaching practices, coupled with a deep understanding of networked learning and digital technologies is the basis for this compelling course. All professional development should be like this!
Etex
I have found the e-learning clear and a great way of learning the complex issue of Passive Fire Protection. The platform is easy to use and I like the way you have constantly raised questions to reinforce the learning. This will
be useful when I am using the platform for my revision before the exams. alongside the course notes you have prepared. This is the best e-learning I have experienced, well done Phil.
Avert Fire
I always preferred one to one classroom learning, however from what I’ve seen to date with this programme has changed my opinion It is really interactive, fun and such an easy format to navigate.
Anonymous
Phil Brownhill is an excellent trainer. He kept us all very engaged on what is a difficult topic to entertain! He asked about every member and made sure we were fully up to speed. I have already recommended this course to a number
of colleagues in the industry. I would be extremely grateful if you would kindly keep me informed if a Level 4 in passive fire protection training course is formed. Many Thanks.
Etex
Thank you for sending through this additional guidance and further sample questions to supplement the excellent instruction you’ve provided over the last 6 training days for the course. I have enjoyed our discussions and debates,
all of which have given me a far broader understanding of the overall subject matter, greatly appreciated.
Anonymous
The venue did incredibly well given the COVID restrictions the food was better than I expected under the circumstances. Phil’s delivery of the content was extremely good. He clearly knows the subject inside out.
Euroform Products Ltd (SIG plc)
I found the course to be delivered to an exceptionally high standard by an individual who is clearly an expert in his field. In my view, there was an excellent balance of theory underpinned by diagrams, drawings and video collateral
to clearly demonstrate the importance and application of the learnings. Another important point from a student’s point of view is the encouragement for interactive engagement from the class which was heavily encouraged.
Baily Garner
The training and presentation of the course content, discussions and relating the training to real projects and examples given by Phil and Chris have been excellent. Always supportive and explaining etc. Brilliant.
Firefly
Firefly have a number of our Technical Sales team on the Level 3 Passive Fire Protection training with the ASFP. Chris Sharman has provided excellent training with a clear depth of expertise, but has also been particularly engaging
and brings contributions out of everyone involved. Doing the course in a classroom situation has been very popular due to the level of discussion and knowledge sharing that goes on between everyone. The professionalism of the
course provision reflects well on the ASFP and everyone who is committed to driving up knowledge and standards in the Passive Fire Protection industry.
For courses taken in person, as opposed to online, we do not provide travel / hotel / subsistence costs, these would be in addition to the appearance cost.
Charges would not be applied if appearances are for:
Other (non-competitive) trade associations.
Groups / associations made up from individual associations e.g. the CPA (Construction Products Association).
Regulatory groups.
Her Majesty’s Government groups.
BSI (British Standards Institute).
‘Part Service Provision’ means the client / company provides the learning venue, plus hotel accommodation if required.
IFE member discount is applied to ‘non-member’ prices for Level 2 and 3 foundation courses at a rate of -15%.
All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate, unless deemed not applicable bay way of instruction from HMRC.
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Prices subject to fluctuation by publication of 30 days’ notice from the ASFP.