ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Passive Fire Protection Inspection
This Ofqual-regulated Level 5 Diploma develops professional competence to inspect, assess, and verify passive fire protection systems in buildings, covering fire doors, fire stopping, ductwork, dampers, and intumescent coatings.
Course Features
This competency-based qualification is accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) by Ofqual and awarded by ProQual, with 400 Total Qualification Time hours and 355 Guided Learning Hours.
- Ofqual-regulated and listed on the Register of Qualifications (610/2749/2)
- Competence-based assessment through portfolio of evidence, written, and practical examinations
- 400 hours Total Qualification Time including 355 Guided Learning Hours
- Two mandatory units and four optional units with a minimum of two optional units required
- Internally assessed and externally quality assured by ProQual verifiers
- Successful candidates receive a full qualification certificate and a unit certificate listing all units achieved
About This Course
The ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Passive Fire Protection Inspection provides a nationally recognised, industry-specific qualification for professionals working in the passive fire protection sector. It offers the opportunity to develop role-specific skills and competencies relating to fire resisting doors, fire stopping including penetration sealing systems, linear gap seals and cavity barriers, fire-rated ductwork and dampers, fire-rated steel intumescent coatings, building control site inspection and assessment planning, and monitoring construction project quality for passive fire protection.
Nationally recognised qualification for the passive fire protection industry
Covers building control site inspection, plan assessment, and project quality monitoring
Develops practical competence in inspecting fire doors, fire stopping, ductwork, and intumescent coatings
Aligns with Building Regulations and the Fire Safety Order
Supports the golden thread approach to building safety documentation
Enhances professional standing for fire safety inspection and consultancy roles
What You'll Learn
Upon completion of this diploma, learners will have demonstrated competence across all mandatory and selected optional units, equipping them to carry out thorough passive fire protection inspections in compliance with current legislation and industry standards.
Apply Building Regulations and the Fire Safety Order to passive fire protection inspection
Understand building structures and their behaviour in fire and assess compliance with fire safety standards
Evaluate the science of materials and their performance in relation to passive fire protection
Monitor construction project quality against agreed passive fire protection installation specifications
Inspect and test fire resisting door, fire stopping, ductwork, damper, and intumescent coating installations
Produce quality inspection reports and maintain documentation through the golden thread process
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is designed for experienced professionals working in or entering the passive fire protection industry who wish to gain formal inspection competency in passive fire protection systems.
Passive fire protection inspectors and installers seeking formal qualifications
Building control officers and approved inspectors
Construction site supervisors and project managers overseeing passive fire protection works
Fire safety consultants and compliance officers
Quality assurance professionals in the construction sector
Trainees and assistants working for local authorities or private sector fire safety consultancies
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Passive Fire Protection Inspection course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Unit 2: Monitor Project Quality in Construction – Passive Fire Protection (Mandatory – Level 5 – 145 GLH)
Unit 3: Inspecting and Testing of Fire Resisting Door Installations (Optional – Level 3 – 30 GLH)
Unit 4: Inspecting and Testing of Fire Stopping Installations (Optional – Level 3 – 30 GLH)
Unit 5: Inspecting and Testing of Fire-Rated Ductwork and Damper Installations (Optional – Level 3 – 30 GLH)
Unit 6: Inspecting and Testing of Fire-Rated Steel Intumescent Coating Installations (Optional – Level 3 – 30 GLH)
Course Requirements
Candidates must meet minimum entry requirements before enrolment. Centres carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify gaps and help plan the assessment process.
A Health and Safety qualification such as SSSTS, SMSTS, NEBOSH Certificate in Safety, or IOSH Managing Safely
A Fire Safety qualification such as a Level 3 Award in Fire Safety or higher
Assessments
This qualification is competence-based and internally assessed by appropriately experienced and qualified assessors, with external quality assurance provided by ProQual verifiers. Candidates must demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Written examination
Practical examination
Portfolio of evidence
Internal quality assurance verification with external quality assurance by ProQual
Progression
Graduates of this diploma can advance into senior fire safety and construction roles or pursue further specialist qualifications to deepen their expertise and support professional body membership applications.
Senior passive fire protection inspector or consultant roles
Fire safety manager or compliance officer positions within construction and building management
Further specialist qualifications in fire safety design, building regulation compliance, or health and safety management
Support for professional body membership applications such as the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
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