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Level 4 Fire Safety Design

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ABBE Level 4 Fire Safety Design Qualification

Redefining how fire safety is integrated into building design, this qualification has been meticulously written and created by Global Academy in conjunction with experts at the Global HSE Group, ensuring a comprehensive and effective learning experience.

The Level 4 Fire Safety Design qualification will enable learners to demonstrate that they are capable and understand how to use fire safety to support their design processes.

They will gain the underpinning knowledge and skills required, and complete a formal assessment to demonstrate the practical application of this knowledge in the design of buildings taking fire safety into account.

The Fire Safety Design qualification will be delivered by Chris Sharman Head of Technical and Training, alongside a skilled workforce who work across our passive fire and fire engineering divisions. 

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The Fire door inspection course was very insightful, I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the course. Both the instructors and the assessors were extremely knowledgeable and more than happy to help answer a multitude of questions!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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As a Sustainability & Building Services Engineer, I found the Fire Safety Design course hugely valuable. Building a solid grounding in the fundamentals of fire safety design has helped me tackle smoke ventilation design with far more confidence. Chris and Nigel were excellent throughout — clear, practical in their explanations, and really supportive with both the course content and the coursework. The practical test on applying fire safety design principles was challenging in the best way: it pushed my thinking and was genuinely insightful. With HRBs and the Building Safety Act requirements getting tighter, it’s increasingly important that all stakeholders understand the basics of fire safety design principles. Highly recommended for anyone working in building services or the wider construction industry.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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As a building services engineering consultant, I feel so much more confident speaking to clients and architects about the fire safety design requirements in buildings after this course. Chris's stories from his own personal career experience makes the material in the course memorable and applicable to everyday construction.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Chris S of Global delivered a fantastic Fire Safety course to NTU Estates. This difficult and serious subject was conveyed to us effectively with his wealth of knowledge and experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Chris ,Nigel and the whole team at Global have supported me securing my next step in gaining industry competence ,the Pace of learning was great being ex forces hands on conducting multiple inspections helped alot before assessment day.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Faultless experience, challenging , professional and accommodative. Look forward to completing another course in the future. Thankyou
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Great ABBE accredited fire door inspection level 3 course. Friendly and very informative presenters and assessors. Great location and excellent admin staff in the form of Sarah. I highly recommend Global Technical 👍
  
 
  
 
 
 
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The L3 Fire Door Inspection Course by Global / ABBE / WFST was informative and educational. It's reassuringly thorough and leads to a satisfyingly forensic inspection of fire doors. Students complete a pre-study portfolio which means only two days in class. Global manufactures and installs fire doors, and sends doors for fire-testing, so there's also a look at the processes and criteria involved. There are multiple examples of fire-door assembly rigs on the premises to enable a student to practice their skills on a cross-section of door types, each with multiple examples of real-life defects; some less obvious. I've inspected fire doors for years, "just needed a certificate" but I was pleased to have learned new skills during the course. I'd recommend the course to those from all skill levels who wish to gain recognised certification and elevate their skills around fire-door inspection.

ABBE ACCREDITED

All of our qualifications are accredited by the Awarding Body of the Built Environment (ABBE) who are regulated by Ofqual, ensuring learners receive a credible, rigorous, and professionally recognised training experience.

This qualification is appropriate for individuals working on construction projects either in a designer role such as Principal Designer or Specialist Designer, or within Principal, Main, or sub-contractors with a level of design liability where such knowledge may be essential to their role, such as:

  • Architects and Architectural Technicians
  • Design Managers and Product Managers
  • Specialist Designers
  • Quantity Surveyors and Specifiers
  • Fire Safety Managers and Senior Fire Risk Assessors
  • Site Inspectors and Building Control Officers

A demonstrable level of confidence using vocational related scenarios 

Setting the industry standard

The content of the qualification has been designed to ensure individuals receive all the underpinning knowledge required to then be able to apply it to the design process and covers areas including:

  • Testing and certification requirements for building design; and demonstrate understanding of fire safety within the design process
  • Fire science, fire development, and fire spread
  • Passive and active fire protection in buildings
  • Fire risk in the built environment
  • Fire safety management

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.

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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?

The Global HSE Group head office is based in Bingham, Nottinghamshire, but the Level 4 Award in Fire Safety Design can be delivered onsite in any location.

Who leads the course?

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

Understanding Fire Safety Design is delivered by Chris Sharman Head of Technical and Training, alongside a skilled workforce of passive fire installers. 

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 an ABBE Level 4 Award in Fire Safety Design 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.

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

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. 

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.

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. 

ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection

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.

ABBE Level 4 Award in Fire Safety Design

Brand new for 2025, this qualification has been meticulously written and created by Global Academy in conjunction with experts at the Global HSE Group ensuring a comprehensive and effective learning experience.

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