Overview
This course has been designed to provide the fundamental principles of issues relating to passive fire protection. It covers the fundamental principles of fire fire science, human behaviour and various passive and active systems. The course has been designed to assist those preparing to sit the IFE Level 2 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection.
Agenda
The course will cover the following :
Content:
The course covers the following:
- Principles of fire
- Human behaviour
- Basic priniples of Means of Escape
- Important aspects of passive fire protection
- Elements of a cladding system
- Fire performance requirements of curtain walling and cladding systems
- Testing of cavity barriers
- Building performance in fire
- Active fire protection
- Fire protection to the structural frame of the building
- Fire resisting walls, floor and ceilings
- Fire resisting glazing
- Fire stopping and penetration seals, cavity barriers and the building envelope, ductwork and dampers
- Fire resisting doors, industrial shutters and associated hardware
- Building regulations, approved documents and passive fire protection
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The course is CPD certified by The CPD Certification Service.
From March 2025, the Institution of Fire Engineers is pleased to announce that their Passive Fire Protection exams (Level 2 and Level 3) will only be available online in a multiple-choice format, providing a more accessible and flexible testing experience for all candidates.
The Level 2 Certificate has now been split into 4 units:
IFE Level 2 Award in Passive Fire Protection – Doors and Shutters
IFE Level 2 Award in Passive Fire Protection – Fire Stopping Barriers Ductwork and Dampers
IFE Level 2 Award in Passive Fire Protection – Walls, Floors, Ceilings and Glazing
IFE Level 2 Award in Passive Fire Protection- Building Structural Frame and Flame Retardant Coatings
A candidate can just choose to complete a single one of these in their chosen subject and will receive an Ofqual recognised Award level qualification in their chosen subject. Should a candidate complete all 4 in less than 5 years they will also receive a 5th cumulative qualification, the IFE Level 2 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection.
Testimonial
I just received confirmation late last week that I passed the IFE Level 2 and Level 3 Passive Fire Protection exams! I didn’t do much additional reading but worked through your videos and sample papers – they were amazing and covered everything that came up on the exams!
Stephen Martin Northern Ireland
Cost
Special Offer only £495 plus VAT (£594 inc VAT). Normally £695 Plus VAT (£834 inc VAT)
For multiple licences please contact us for group discount.
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