The ProQual Level 3 Award in the Inspection and Testing of Fire-Rated Intumescent Coatings is an Ofqual-regulated, UK-accredited qualification designed for professionals responsible for verifying passive fire protection systems. Intumescent coatings expand under high heat to form an insulating char barrier, protecting structural steel from failure during a fire. This specialist award equips learners with technical knowledge and practical skills to inspect, test, and assess intumescent coatings applied to structural steel and other substrates.

The course covers key UK legal frameworks including the Building Safety Act 2022, which has increased focus on passive fire protection competency, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and Approved Document B for structural fire protection and compartmentation. Training includes coating system properties, surface preparation, application methods, defect identification, thickness measurement techniques, quality records, and health and safety considerations.

To enrol in the ProQual Level 3 Award in the Inspection and Testing of Fire-Rated Intumescent Coatings:

• Minimum age: 18 years
• No formal entry barriers for experienced professionals (pre-course skills check available)
• Recommended: Painting/coatings, construction, or fire safety background
• Basic understanding of steelwork protection systems beneficial
• Ability to use inspection equipment and produce technical reports

To achieve the qualification candidates must complete 4 Mandatory units.

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