Overview
The Level 5 Diploma in Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Inspection is a nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated qualification designed for professionals responsible for the inspection, monitoring and quality assurance of passive fire protection systems.
The diploma builds advanced competence in assessing compliance across a wide range of PFP measures, including fire-resisting doors, fire stopping, fire-rated ductwork and dampers, intumescent coatings, building control site inspections and construction quality monitoring.
It ensures learners are equipped to meet the highest standards of regulatory compliance, inspection practice and technical reporting, supporting the Golden Thread of building safety information.
Who it’s for
Experienced professionals working at a senior or specialist level in fire safety, construction quality management or building regulation compliance who are responsible for the inspection and monitoring of passive fire protection systems.
Entry requirements
• A recognised health and safety qualification (e.g. SSSTS, SMSTS, NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely) or a fire safety qualification (e.g. Level 3 Award in Fire Safety or higher)
• All candidates must complete an initial assessment of knowledge and skills to confirm readiness and identify training needs
What you’ll learn
• Carry out inspection and quality assurance of passive fire protection systems
• Assess compliance across fire-resisting doors, fire stopping, ductwork, dampers and intumescent coatings
• Conduct building control site inspections and plan assessments
• Monitor project quality in construction
• Produce professional inspection reports and maintain accurate records
• Apply regulatory standards and guidance to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act and the Golden Thread
Qualification structure
Mandatory units
• Building Control Site Inspection and Plan Assessment (GLH 150)
• Monitor Project Quality in Construction – Passive Fire Protection (GLH 145)
Optional units (minimum of two)
• Inspecting & Testing of Fire-Resisting Door Installations
• Inspecting & Testing of Fire Stopping Installations
• Inspecting & Testing of Fire-Rated Ductwork and Damper Installations
• Inspecting & Testing of Fire-Rated Steel Intumescent Coating Installations
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 400 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 355 hours
Assessment
This is a competence-based qualification assessed through:
• Written and practical examinations
• Portfolio of evidence (including reports, annotated drawings, project files, CPD logs)
• On-site inspection and monitoring activities
Assessment decisions are internally verified by the training centre and subject to ProQual external quality assurance.
Certification
On successful completion, candidates will be awarded the ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Passive Fire Protection Inspection
This qualification evidences advanced competence in inspection, monitoring and compliance assurance across all core areas of passive fire protection.
Key takeaway
This diploma is the highest-level competence-based qualification in passive fire protection inspection. It is designed for professionals working at senior or specialist level in fire safety, construction quality management and building regulation compliance.
