The ProQual Level 3 Award in the Inspection and Testing of Fire Resisting Door Installations is an Ofqual-regulated, UK-accredited qualification designed for professionals responsible for verifying the performance of fire doors and their associated hardware. Fire resisting doors are critical passive fire protection components that maintain compartmentation, prevent fire and smoke spread, and protect means of escape in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

This specialist award equips learners with technical knowledge and practical skills to inspect, test, and assess fire door installations, ensuring they meet fire resistance ratings and regulatory requirements. The course covers key UK legal frameworks including the Building Safety Act 2022, which has introduced mandatory competency requirements for those working on fire doors in higher-risk buildings, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and Approved Document B for fire door provision and standards.

To enrol in the ProQual Level 3 Award in the Inspection and Testing of Fire Resisting Door Installations:

• Minimum age: 18 years
• No formal entry barriers for experienced pros (pre-course skills check available)
• Recommended: Construction, fire safety, or building maintenance background
• Basic understanding of compartmentation principles beneficial
• Ability to use simple tools and write clear reports

To achieve the qualification candidates must complete 1 Mandatory units.