Association For Specialist Fire Protection Announces Latest Training Dates

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced several new dates for its Foundation Course in Passive Fire Protection at both level 2 and level 3.

The seven-day classroom-based level 3 courses will take place in Manchester, commencing on 15 August; Reading starting on 17 August; and Dublin on 7 September. The four-day level 2 courses will take place in Coventry from 1 September, and Dublin commencing on 7 September. Revision courses to help learners prepare for the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) exams are scheduled to take place on 2 October in Coventry and 5 October in Dublin.

Passive fire protection qualifications

The courses offer a foundation in fire safety and fire science, as well as units on different forms of passive fire protection. Candidates can then study towards obtaining level 2 and level 3 qualifications provided by the IFE, an internationally recognized awarding organization. 

These are the only passive fire protection qualifications in the UK and Ireland recognized by regulators Ofqual. Furthermore, those who obtain the IFE Level 3 Certificate are eligible to apply to join the IFE at Technician grade enabling them to gain professional recognition in the fire sector and use the post-nominal TIFireE.

IFE examinations 

Courses are also suitable for building owner-occupiers, fire risk assessors, and enforcement agencies

The training is suitable for all involved in the construction industry from designers and specifiers to contractors and specialist installers. Courses are also suitable for building owner-occupiers, fire risk assessors, and enforcement agencies. 

The courses are in high demand, with the majority of students continuing their studies to sit IFE examinations, which take place in March and October each year. These qualifications allow delegates to formally demonstrate their knowledge and experience.

Adaptive learning techniques

For those who can’t make the classroom course dates or prefer to study individually, the level 2 and 3 courses are also available to study online via their unique interactive learning platform. 

This uses adaptive learning techniques to tailor teaching to each individual’s skills, knowledge, experience, and behaviors (SKEBs), ensuring every learner receives precisely the right level of instruction and support to achieve exceptional levels of understanding and proficiency.