The ProQual Level 3 Award in the Inspection and Testing of Fire Stopping Installations is an Ofqual-regulated, UK-accredited qualification designed for professionals responsible for verifying passive fire protection penetrations and seals. Fire stopping is a critical component of building compartmentation, preventing the spread of fire and smoke through openings created for pipes, cables, ducts, and other services that penetrate fire-resisting walls and floors.

This specialist award equips learners with technical knowledge and practical skills to inspect, test, and assess fire stopping installations, ensuring they meet fire resistance specifications and regulatory requirements. The course covers key UK legal frameworks including the Building Safety Act 2022, which has significantly increased competency requirements for passive fire protection work, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and Approved Document B for compartmentation and fire resistance.

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

• Minimum age: 18 years
• No formal entry barriers for experienced professionals (pre-course skills check available)
• Recommended: Construction, fire safety, or mechanical services background
• Basic understanding of compartmentation principles beneficial
• Ability to use inspection equipment and produce technical reports

To achieve the qualification candidates must complete 1 Mandatory units.