Module 3: Maintenance Team Passive Fire Protection Training

Many maintenance teams regularly work within buildings where fire compartmentation and passive fire protection systems are present. However, small repairs, installations, or alterations can unintentionally compromise fire safety if the correct procedures are not followed.

Our Maintenance Team Passive Fire Protection Training Programme has been developed to bridge the gap between basic awareness training and specialist installer qualifications.

This practical course teaches maintenance personnel how to understand manufacturer installation guidance, recognise the limits of their competency, carry out simple low-risk installations where appropriate, and know when specialist support is required.

Our Mission Is to Ensure Safety

Specialized Training Modules

Expert Instructors in Fire Safety

5,000

Trained Compliance Professionals

98%

Positive Feedback from Participants

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

In-house maintenance teams
Facilities management staff
Caretakers and site managers
Estates teams
Building maintenance personnel
Property management companies
Housing associations
Schools, colleges and universities
Care homes and healthcare facilities

Course Objectives

Delegates will learn how to:

Read and Interpret Manufacturer Guidance

Understand how to review:

Installation guides
Technical data sheets
Tested details
Product limitations
Scope of application

Verify Site Conditions

Learn how to assess whether a tested detail genuinely matches site conditions, including:

Wall and floor construction types
Service penetrations
Opening dimensions
Fire resistance requirements
Orientation and fixing methods
Annular gaps and substrates

Understand Scope Limitations

Recognise situations where:

Manufacturer guidance does not apply
Additional design input is required
Fire engineering advice is necessary
A specialist contractor should be engaged

Carry Out Controlled Installations

Delegates will gain practical understanding of selected low-complexity systems where supported by manufacturer guidance, including:

Fire-rated mastics
Batt and mastic systems
Fire collars
Fire wraps
Pattress and face-fit details

Produce Compliant Evidence Records

Learn best practice for:

Before photographs
During-installation records
Completion photographs
Product identification
Asset tagging and traceability
Digital record keeping

Assessment Process

Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency in our training programs.

Accountability

We take responsibility for our training outcomes, ensuring that every participant is equipped for success.

Expertise

Our instructors are industry veterans, bringing years of experience to the classroom.

Commitment

We are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of our participants.

Passion

We are passionate about fire safety and the vital role it plays in protecting lives and property.

To ensure genuine competence, delegates complete:

Guide Interpretation Exercise

An open-book assessment requiring delegates to determine whether proposed installations fall within manufacturer tested scope.

Practical Installation Assessment

Delegates complete supervised installation exercises using approved systems and procedures.

Evidence Pack Submission

Participants must create a complete installation record including:

Before photographs
Progress photographs
Completion photographs
Product details
Installation documentation

Competency Matrix

Successful delegates are assessed against specific installation detail types rather than receiving blanket approval for all passive fire works.

What This Course Does Not Cover

This course is not intended to qualify attendees as:

Fire risk assessors
Fire door inspectors
Passive fire designers
Third-party certified installers
Fire engineers

Delegates are trained to work only within clearly defined manufacturer-guided scopes and to understand when work must be escalated to a competent specialist.

Benefits for Organisations

Reduce Fire Safety Risks

Help maintenance teams avoid accidental breaches to compartmentation and passive fire protection systems.

Improve Compliance

Create stronger records, better evidence management, and improved audit trails.

Increase Competence

Provide staff with practical knowledge that supports safer decision-making on site.

Strengthen Contractor Control

Enable teams to identify unsuitable works and challenge poor installation practices.

Support Ongoing Fire Safety Management

Integrate maintenance activities into wider fire safety compliance programmes.

Certification & Ongoing Support

Upon successful completion, delegates receive a certificate of attendance and competency records linked to the installation detail types covered during training.

Organisations may also join our Academy Membership Programme for:

Technical support
Refresher training
Evidence reviews
Digital record keeping
QR-linked asset records
Installation guidance resources

Book Your Training

Equip your maintenance team with the knowledge and practical skills needed to protect fire compartmentation, maintain compliance, and recognise when specialist intervention is required.