GQA
Level 3
QN: 610/5282/6
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GQA Level 3 Diploma in Inspection of Fire Resistant Doorsets
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 343 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
343 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Awareness of Third Party Certification and preparing for an audit
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different third party certifications available
- Know the role of UKAS in 3rd party certification
- Know how to identify which one is most relevant for your company
- Know why third party certification can be beneficial to demonstrate compliance
- Know how a Third Party Certification audit is carried out
- Know what standards are required in order to gain accreditation
- Know what a non-conformance report it and what the possible contents might be
- Know the importance of having a successful audit carried out
- Know how to prepare for an audit and what information will be required
- Know what company and individual accreditation relates to
- Be able to prepare for a third party certification audit and assemble the required information
- Be able to provide evidence of a successful audit and certification
2
Carry out fire door inspections following relevant health and safety policies and procedures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the relevant health and safety regulations relevant to carrying out fire door inspections
- Know how to interpret and follow site specific and generic health and safety risk assessments
- Know the difference between hazards and risks and how to carry out dynamic risk assessments and take appropriate actions based on outcome of the assessment
- Know the actions to take if the area is identified as being unsafe to work in
- Know how to follow company and client health and safety policies and procedures
- Know the company policies and procedures relating to lone working and violence
- Know the types of personal circumstances of tenants might be a safeguarding issue and the process to follow to report any potential instances of this
- Be able to follow company and client health and safety procedures
- Be able to read
- interpret and apply company and client risk assessments
- Be able to carry out a dynamic risk assessment and act on findings
- Be able to carry out the fire resistant door inspection process in a safe manner
3
Carrying out comprehensive non-invasive visual fire resistant doorset inspections
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different types of fire resistant doorset inspections and when they are used
- Know how to identify what to inspect on the different types of inspections
- Know how to identify any fire resistant doorset and component compliance and non-compliance
- Know the limitations of the type of inspection being carried out
- Know the importance of how different types of fire resistant door sets need to be inspected
- Be able to carry out an inspection on at least 4 different types of fire resistant doorset
- Be able to identify what to inspect for the type of inspection being carried out and the limitations to apply
- Be able to identify why a fire resistant doorset or the components are non-compliant
- Be able to follow a structured approach when carrying out the inspection
- Be able to demonstrate attention to detail when carrying out a fire resistant doorset inspection
- Be able to identify areas of compliance and non-compliance during the fire doorset inspection
- Be able to use their own judgement and decision making when carrying out the inspection
- Be able to complete the inspection safely and in a timely manner
- Be able to complete the inspection without damaging the surrounding area
4
Communicating with Colleagues, Customers, residents and stakeholders in relation to carrying out fire resistant doorset inspections
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the methods and techniques used and personal attributes required to encourage and maintain effective relationships that promote goodwill and trust with relevant people.2.
- Know different methods of communication that can be employed when interacting with colleagues, customers, residents and other stakeholders
- Know how understanding body language, tone and words can be used to convey a message
- Know why reporting and communicating any issues is important
- Know how to interpret the different needs of individuals.6.
- Know why there is a need to keep the collated information and reports confidential and how this is achieved
- Know the different methods to send and receive information electronically and when to use each type
- Be able to apply the principles of equality and diversity by considering the needs of individuals when working and communicating with others.9.
- Be able to demonstrate how to offer advice and help to relevant people about work activities and encourage questions, feedback and comments.10.
- Be able to re
- solve differences of opinion or conflict in ways that minimise offence and maintain goodwill, trust and respect
- Be able to demonstrate different forms of communication
- Be able to use digital types of communication to send and receive information
- Be able to maintain confidentiality when compiling and submitting information
5
Dealing with challenging situations when carrying out fire door inspections
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to define a challenging situation
- Know what the underlying causes of a challenging or confrontational situation could be when carrying out a fire door inspection
- Know how the location of the fire resistant doorset inspection can relate to a possible challenging situation occurring
- Know at least four causes for situations to become challenging
- Know how to recognise when a situation is about to become challenging
- Know how people might react in a challenging situation and how high emotions can contribute to a challenging situation
- Know how a challenging situation might impact on yourself and other people in the environment where the fire door inspection is taking place
- Know the hazards and risks that might arise in a challenging situation
- Know how to carry out a dynamic risk assessment in a challenging situation and take appropriate action
- Know some of the effective strategies that can be used to diff
- use a challenging situation
- Know how to use body language, tone of voice and words to overcome a challenging situation
- Know how to use effective listening strategies and using empathy can help to diff
- Know how to use assertiveness to take control of a challenging situation
- Know when a challenging situation has been resolved or when to withdraw from the area
- Know the importance of remaining professional when confronted with a challenging situation.
6
Identification of different types of fire resistant doors, how they are classified and where they can be used
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different types of fire resistant doors used ina. Residential settingsb. Commercial settings
- Know how to identify the classification of a fire resistant door.
- Know how to obtain manufactures data on fire resistant doors
- Know what different materials are used to manufacture fire resistant doors and why
- Know the types of labels and information that can be found on a fire resistant door and how to interpret it
- Know what notional and nominal fire resistant doors are, the difference between both and the action to take to meet current regulations
- Be able to identify at least 6 different types of fire resistant doors when observed in situ
- Be able to identify the classification of 6 different fire resistant doors
- Be able to locate and interpret the classification label or other information found on 6 fire resistant doors
- Be able to obtain manufacturers information about 6 fire resistant doors
- Be able to identify the materials used to manufacture 6 fire resistant doors and why
- Be able to categorise fire doors based on their ratings, construction or intended use
7
Knowledge of fire resistant Doorsets, assemblies and components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the difference between the different types of fire resistant doorsets available and their uses
- Know the different components that make up a fire resistant doorset.3.
- Know the function of each component
- Know the regulatory requirements for components that make up a fire resistant doorset
- Know the components used on different fire resistant door types
- Know the different materials that can be used to construct a fire resistant door and outline where they can be used
- Know the different types of fire resistant doors
- Know how to obtain manufactures data on fire resistant doors
- Know what different materials are used to manufacture fire doors and why
- Be able to identify different types of fire resistant doorsets
- Be able to obtain manufacturers information about fire resistant doorsets
- Be able to identify the materials used to manufacture a fire resistant door and why they are needed
- Be able to identify different components used on fire doorsets
8
Preparing and Submitting Fire Door Inspection Reports
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different methods and systems for reporting
- Know how to identify which report is relevant for the inspection
- Know what information to include in a report
- Know the difference between the terms: statement of fact and personal opinion
- Know the right industry and company terminology to use in the report
- Know the importance of how different types of fire resistant door sets need to be inspected
- Know when to report non-compliance which will need urgent attention by the client
- Know the importance of using images in a report and why this is beneficial for all parties
- Know when you might need to consult and expert or peer following the outcome of the inspection and before completing the report
- Know how completed reports are submitted and who to submit them to
- Be able to demonstrate a compliant system is in place for creating different reporting types
- Be able to identify what information is relevant for each reporting type
- Be able to generate a report which accurately reflects the findings of the inspection
- Be able to submit a compliant report
9
Preparing to carry out a fire resistant door inspection visit
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why preparing for a fire resistant door inspection is important
- Know the company policies and procedures relating to preparing for an inspection
- Know how to identify the client’s requirements when planning the fire resistant door inspection visit
- Know what documents are required prior to carrying out an inspection
- Know how to create a fire resistant door inspection plan
- Know how to determine what tools and equipment might be required.
- Know when need to be able to ref
- use to carry out an inspection and what information you need to produce to state why you have said no
- Know the range of tools and equipment required to carry out a fire resistant door inspection
- Be able to develop a fire resistant door inspection plan and check sheet
- Be able to demonstrate documentation received prior to completing a visit in line with company policies and procedures and client requirements
- Be able to arrange a time to complete an inspection with the appropriate person
- Be able to identify select and organise tools and equipment required to complete an inspection.
10
Regulations, Legislation, Codes of Practice and Standards Relating to Fire Resistant Door set Inspections
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different regulations, Codes of Practice and Standards relating to fire resistant doorset inspections and being aware of any regional difference that need to be considered
- Know how to interpret the fire resistant doorset classification tables in the relevant Approved Document and identify the difference between a smoke control and non- smoke control door
- Know how to keep up to date with change in legislation
- Know how any changes in regulations, codes of practice and standards may have an impact on the fire resistant doorset inspection process.5.
- Know how to comply with current legislation when carrying out fire resistant doorset inspections.
- Know where up to date copies of codes of practice and legislation are kept within your own organisation
- Know the frequency of inspection requirements and which legislation provides guidance on this
- Know the difference between performance test standards and fire resistant doorset specifications and which needs to be adhered to.9.
- Know the definitions and differences between fire resistant doorset conformance and compliance and why they need to be met
- Know how to identify the classification of a residential fire resistant doorset and why this is important
- Know what notional and nominal fire doors are and how they are different
- Be able to demonstrate how they keep up to date with any relevant changes with current regulations, legislation and codes of practice
- Be able to identify the classification of a fire resistant doorset
- Be able to identify a notional and nominal fire door and what action to take to meet current regulations
- Be able to complete a fire resistant doorset inspection in line with current regulations, legislation and codes of practice
- Be able to demonstrate that keeping up to date with changes with legislation, regulations and standards is important and sharing your knowledge with others improves understanding
- Be able to apply the principles and guidance from the various regulations, legislation and codes of practice when carrying out fire resistant doorset inspections
11
The importance of Continuous Professional Development as a fire door inspector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of continuous professional development and reflective practice
- Know the definition of the term competence and what it relates to and why it is important to demonstrate a high level of this in your role as a fire resistant doorset inspector
- Know how to identify their current level of skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours
- Know what skills and knowledge are required for the current role
- Know how to identify ways that current skills and knowledge can be developed.
- Know how to identify personal development requirements.7.
- Know where personal development needs can be developed and sources of information on development needed in the fire resistant doorset industry
- Be able to evaluate current skills and knowledge requirements based on current role as a fire resistant doorset inspector
- Be able to identify future personal development requirements
- Be able to implement a continuous personal development plan
- Be able to demonstrate ongoing CPD records
12
The role and responsibilities of an Inspector of Fire Resistant Doorsets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the technical knowledge that a fire door inspector needs to have and be able to use.2.
- Know the practical skills that a fire door inspector needs to have and be able to use
- Know why it is important for fire door inspectors to have analytical and problem solving skills
- Know the training and certification a fire door inspector should have to perform their role effectively
- Know the key role and responsibilities of an inspector of fire resistant doors
- Know the limitations of the role and what should not be included as part of this service and why
- Be able to develop a job description/scope of works for a fire door inspector
- Be able to demonstrate the requirements of the role of the fire door inspector when carrying out fire doorset inspections
13
Types of Fire Resistant Doorsets and component testing and why they are required
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different types of tests that can be carried out on fire resistant doorsets what situations they are used in and why each is important
- Know how to read the outcome of a fire test report
- Know the difference between a fire test and a field of application
- Know how to obtain a relevant fire test report or a field of application relating to type of fire resistant doorset inspected
- Know the difference between primary and secondary test evidence
- Know how fire resistant doorset test reports differ from specifications
- Be able to interpret a fire test report and outline the important aspects they contain
- Be able to interpret a field of application
- Be able to explain testing requirements, their results and significance to stakeholders
14
Understanding terminology relating to how fire reacts in a building
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the meaning of the following terms relating to the science of fire and how fire reacts in a building and how they relate to fire resistant doorsets:a. The fire triangleb. Combustionc. Fire growthd. Backdrafte. Flashoverf. Fire dynamicsg. Thermal expansionh. Smoke migration
- Know what compartmentation is and how fire resistant doorsets provides this and explain what happens if the fire resistant doorset does not perform as it should
- Know the term passive fire protection and provide 6 examples of what can provide this
- Know the term fire stopping and provide examples which relate to fire resistant doorsets
- Know the term fire egress route and how it relates to fire resistant doorsets
- Know the term structural integrity and how it relates to fire resistant doorsets
- Know how people behave in a fire situation and how well maintained fire doors can provide protection from fire
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5282/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2025