Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced that it has created a new Level 3 Award in Compliance & Safety of Fire Resisting Roller Shutter Doors training course.
Launched in response to member feedback, the course provides a full day of learning, which is mapped to the National Occupational Standards for the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire-resisting roller shutter doors. It serves as a natural progression from DHF’s Level 2 Award in Industrial & Garage Door Safety, reinforcing safe and compliant practices.
Fire-resisting roller shutter doors
The one-day course comprises five units and learners will complete a short exam following each
The one-day course comprises five units and learners will complete a short exam following each. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the legislation and standards applicable to fire-resisting roller shutter doors, along with effective mitigation strategies.
The course will explore specific design considerations of a fire-resisting shutter upon deployment, and give an insight into the process and requirements of certification, including the relevant evidence for the performance of fire doors.
Extension to the TS 013 series
Learners will also acquire knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair requirements for fire-resisting roller shutters, as well as the processes for dealing with non-compliance.
To complement the course, DHF has developed a new code of practice, TS 013-4:2025 – Code of Practice for Compliance and Safety of Fire Resisting Roller Shutter Doors. This extension to the TS 013 series, draws on applicable standards to assist all those installing, commissioning, repairing, and maintaining fire resisting roller shutter doors.
Importance of fire-resisting shutters
Exclusive document is only provided to those who complete the course and cannot be purchased
This exclusive document is only provided to those who complete the course and cannot be purchased or downloaded separately.
“Given the importance of fire resisting shutters and the vital role they play in safety, DHF made the decision to put this course through the rigors to be Ofqual regulated at Level 3,” explains DHF’s Commercial Director, Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens.
Awarding Body in the Built Environment
Sowsbery-Stevens added: “This not only enhances its credibility but also makes it a robust choice for industry professionals. The first course launches on 24th April and we are delighted to be able to offer this.”
The price of the course includes registration for accreditation offered by the Awarding Body in the Built Environment (ABBE), ensuring that learners receive a recognized theory qualification.
