‘ASFP's Training Recognition’ service provides an independent measure of training provision across passive fire protection. The next step on the 'ASFP Competence Pathway',
training can now be directly connected to the requirements of the 'ASFP Competence Framework’ which provides a benchmark for competence in passive fire protection activities.
The service will evaluate both training quality and technical accuracy, making it simple for both employers and individuals to find learning that is current, fit for purpose and high quality.
Both ASFP members and non-members can now apply to become a recognised provider.
Provider Recognition ASFP works with training providers to review their internal processes and ways of working to identify a commitment to high quality learning. This includes looking at; how training is developed, delivered
& maintained; how technical accuracy of content is ensured; and how trainers are selected, developed & managed. The focus is on recognising what's already in practice and encouraging improvements only where needed. Providers go through
a process demonstrating their approach to training quality and technical capability. They are reviewed by an independent panel and once recognised can create and modify programmes without needing specific approval.
The Recognition Process
The provider completes a detailed application against the published criteria
Our training and competence specialists undertake a training quality assessment
An ASFP technical officer will asses the provider’s technical capability and approach to accuracy
A sample training programme will be reviewed by one of our experts
The assessment is peer reviewed by an independent panel of industry experts
Approval and sign off is carried out by an ASFP senior decision maker
Finally, any programmes mapped against the industry competence framework are added to the framework website against relevant activities
More details on the process, including the list of criteria, can be found in the Training Recognition Provider Requirements.
You can find more detailed information in the Training Recognition General Requirements.
Successful applicants will also gain full use of the ASFP recognition marketing toolkit to assist with promotional activity and be included in our online training directory.
Apply Today
If you want to apply your company or training course to be recognised by the ASFP or if you have any questions relating to the ASFP Training Recognition please fill out the form below and a member of staff will respond as soon as they become available.
ASFP Training Recognition is an independent third-party evaluation of training specific to passive fire protection. ASFP Recognition ensures that all recognised providers work to the highest standards in both training delivery
and passive fire technical input, and that recognised programmes provide current and up-to-date skills and knowledge relevant to industry.
By only using training delivered by the ASFP or its recognised providers, you can be confident that you will receive high quality input that is technically accurate, neutrally presented, and both relevant and sufficient to
demonstrate competence in passive fire protection. All training will be eligible to support registration on the ASFP competence register.
ASFP Training Recognition uses the term programme to acknowledge that not all training follows a traditional course model. Recognised programmes may include training courses, on-site or centre-based assessments, CPD, eLearning,
distance learning, multi-session programmes or much more. All training courses can become ASFP Recognised Programmes if they can meet the criteria.
No, Provider Recognition is available to ASFP members and non-members, but there are numerous other benefits to becoming an ASFP member. See HEREfor
more information on the benefits of membership.
Training Recognition is focussed on providing certainty in three areas:
Does the programme meet the required quality of delivery (including delivery mechanism, style and facilities)?
Is the content technically accurate (including its accuracy and presentation of best practice)?
Does it support learner competence (is it relevant, sufficient and neutrally presented)?
Provider assessments will be undertaken in two areas, training quality and technical capability. Detailed criteria for each can be found in the Training Recognition Provider Requirements document HERE.
Providers are recognised within a defined scope, reflecting the breadth of expertise available. Provider scope is defined by the nature of provision (e.g. classroom, vs technical, vs online courses) and the passive fire discipline(s)
undertaken. The details of available scope can be found in the Training Recognition Provider Requirements document HERE.
Once approved the provider will have ongoing support by ASFP experts, who will use a risk-based approach to monitoring providers and programmes. Providers will maintain their recognition for as long as they continue to be subject
to the ongoing monitoring activities, which will include an annual review with the provider. The annual review may include an on-site audit of the provider, but this may not always be required. Providers deemed at higher
risk, or with a number of non-conformances, may be subject to closer monitoring.
Provider recognition covers all in-scope programmes delivered, and providers can add or amend new courses as they are developed. All new courses, and those undergoing significant change, will require the content mapping to
the framework of competencies so they can be added to the Competence Framework.
Ask The Expert
If you have any personalised questions that you want to ask, please click the button below, fill out the form and a member of staff will respond as soon as they become available.
