Overview
This nationally recognised qualification certifies competence in inspecting and testing fire stopping installations, including penetration sealing systems, linear gap seals and cavity barriers. It ensures compliance with current fire safety regulations and is accredited by ProQual onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
The award equips learners with the knowledge and skills to carry out inspection and testing activities in line with industry standards, maintain accurate reports, and advise dutyholders where remedial works are required.
Who it’s for
Fire safety professionals, compliance officers, and assessors seeking formal recognition of their ability to inspect, test and report on fire stopping installations.
What you’ll learn
• Understand the regulations and standards applying to fire stopping
• Identify different types of fire stopping and their applications
• Explain the importance of penetration sealing systems, linear gap seals, and cavity barriers
• Apply inspection and testing procedures and use pass/fail criteria
• Inspect and test fire stopping installations for compliance
• Advise clients on inspection failures and required remedial actions
• Maintain accurate, detailed inspection records
Assessment
Portfolio of evidence, written knowledge tasks, and practical inspection/testing. Evidence must be valid, authentic and sufficient, and can be cross-referenced across criteria. Assessments are internally verified and subject to external quality assurance by ProQual.
Qualification details
Unit reference: K/650/4278 – Inspecting and Testing of Fire Stopping Installations
Level: 3
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 24
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 30
Certification
On completion, candidates receive:
• A unit certificate (if only the unit is achieved)
• A full qualification certificate: ProQual Level 3 Award in the Inspection & Testing of Fire Stopping Installations
