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Understanding and Installing Passive Fire Protection
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ABBE Understanding and Installing Passive Fire Protection

A 3-day practical course, put together and taught by passive fire safety experts. You will get 1-1 feedback and the chance to use the tools of the trade. 

Aimed at those carrying out passive fire installation works on passive fire protection products, specifically fire stopping. Get hands on and understand the variety of fire stopping products on the market, how and when they should be used, and demonstrate how to install them correctly to the required standard.

Understanding and Installing Passive Fire Protection course will be taught by Chris Sharman Head of Technical and Training, alongside a skilled workforce who install passive fire protection daily. 

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand and explain the primary purpose of passive fire protection.
  • Identify and understand the use of a number of fire stopping products.
  • Explain the importance of the substrate in ensuring compliance with the field of application.
  • Explain methods used to maintain the fire resistance of walls and floors penetrated by ventilation ducts.
  • Explain the considerations in the selection and installation of fire damper systems.
  • Describe the uses of ductwork.
  • Explain the considerations in relation to selection and installations of fire-resistant ducting​.
  • Explain how and why Health and Safety will be maintained within own work area when fitting passive fire protection.

A demonstrable level of confidence using vocational related scenarios 

Setting the industry standard

The framework for the course has been put together by passive fire safety experts, the Global HSE Group. Led by Ross O’Loughlin, the Director of Global Technical Services and previously the Chief of Staff of the fire training MOD school, and written by Nigel Craven, who was the Group Manager at West Yorkshire Fire Service.  

  • 3 Day course in Bingham, Nottingham.
  • Hands-on learning, a focus on practical training.
  • Accredited by ABBE, and taught by passive fire experts (Global HSE Group).

Systems Approach to Training

Global Academy course structure

1. Pre-Learning Study

Learn or refresh the basics about fire safety in your own time. Complete a pre-course portfolio which is submitted before the 3-day course.

4. Apply Knowledge and Certification

Partaking in a practical test, once completed gaining industry-recognised certification and becoming a suitably qualified experienced person in installing passive fire protection.

2. Input and Training

Understand how passive fire products work and how to implement them. Real-life examples, presentations and health and safety knowledge. 

3. Practical practice and experience

Get your hands dirty at our new training facility, where you will gain practical experience and feedback.

1. Analyse the Target

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2. Find Ideas

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3. Prototype

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4. Test the Concept

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?

We are located at Harris House, Moorbridge Road East, Bingham, Nottinghamshire NG13 8GG. Get in touch to enquire about onsite training.

Who leads the course?

Our industry experts deliver this bespoke course at our in-house training suite.

Understanding and Installing Fire Doors course will be taught by Chris Sharman Head of Technical and Training, alongside a skilled workforce who install passive fire protection daily. 

You will be learning from individuals who have years’ worth of experience in the industry.

What certification do I receive once completion?

After completing the pre-learning material and passing the practical test, you will receive your results on the day. If you fail the practical, you can re-take the next day. 

Once achieving a pass you will receive ABBE Level 3 Award in Understanding and Installing Fire Doors certification to your registered address directly from ABBE.

How much does the course cost? Are there discounts?

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly for a quote. We offer discounts for multiple attendees.

What prior-knowledge do I need?

To undertake this course you will require basic joinery experience and know how to use tools of the trade. 

Is the course online?

The pre-course portfolio will require you to answer digitally and require learning by accessing online resources. 

The 3-day course is not online and has a focus on practical training. 

Why Global Academy?

Global Academy is run by Global HSE Group, leaders in fire safety. Global Academy has written the frameworks for the courses using their vast experience and knowledge across the divisions. 

Assembled of individuals from backgrounds such as fire safety, firefighting, military, and infrastructure design and build, the Global Academy team has a combined experience of 233 years.

Global ABBE Academy Courses

Global ABBE Level 3 Award in Understanding and Installing Fire Doors

Understand the intricacies of fire door installation and the tolerances they must work to. Learning how to install fire doors that are as close to the manufacturer’s original tested system, so that it will perform correctly in the event of a fire. 

Global ABBE Level 3 Award in Understanding and Installing Passive Fire Protection

Aimed at those carrying out passive fire installation works on passive fire protection products, specifically fire stopping. Taught in a practical environment, with knowledge on fire science, health and safety, and the different types of products.

Global ABBE Level 3 Award in Understanding, Maintaining and Repairing Fire Doors

Providing the knowledge and skills required to carry out fire door repairs and maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s test data and accepted repair techniques. Underpinning knowledge of what those techniques are but also how and why. 

Global ABBE Level 3 Qualification Fire Door Inspections Course

Allow learners to demonstrate that they are capable of carrying out fire door inspections and have the under-pinning knowledge needed, at the required depth and to confirm occupational competence.

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