What is firestop training?

Everkem’s firestop training program provides architects, installers, and inspectors with essential firestopping information including general firestopping knowledge, system identification, product selection, and proper installation techniques – so that you can firestop with confidence.

How do I become a Firestopper?

This qualification is designed for professionals working in a passive fire role who are looking to gain a fully accredited certification. You require at least 12 months experience working with relevant responsibilities to be eligible for the fire stopper course.

How do I become a fire stopper UK?

You could complete an apprenticeship to become a fire protection installer. The Passive Fire Protection apprenticeship scheme takes 18 months to complete and leads to an NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection.

Who can carry out fire stopping?

Who is Responsible for Carrying Out the Fire Stopping Works? BS 7671:2018 imposes requirements on the electrical installer to ensure penetrations for wiring systems are sealed to prevent the spread of fire. However, the electrical designer may decide to employ a specialist contractor to carry out the works.

What is a Firas contract in hand form?

FIRAS certified contractors are required to log ‘contracts in hand’ on the FIRAS online database. A ‘Certificate of Conformity (Compliance)’ for the completed works is issued from the FIRAS online database. FIRAS certification is awarded to the contracting company, not the individual employees.

How many levels of NVQ are there?

seven
There are seven main NVQ levels (not including entry level), and each one involves the teaching and application of particular work-based competencies.

What are fire stoppers?

Fire stopping is best defined as the sealing of any openings to prevent fire (including smoke and heat) from passing through multiple building compartments. A firestop is a fire protection system made of various components used to seal openings and joints in fire-resistance rated wall or floor assemblies.

What is a cavity fire barrier?

Cavity barriers are passive fire protection elements that prevent flames and smoke from spreading via the walls. They work by sealing off the gaps in a cavity during a fire. This is because the materials used in cavity barriers are sensitive to high temperatures and will expand when exposed to a fire.

What is Firas training?

FIRAS Installer certification scheme. FIRAS is a voluntary, third party certification scheme for installation contractors of both passive and active fire protection systems, operated by Warringtonfire and accredited by UKAS to BS EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012.

How do you get Firas?

To gain FIRAS Certification the contractor must have current proven technical and practical competence in the fields for which they are certified. This provides assurance to the client that the contractor is competent to undertake the project.

Can an NVQ Level 3 get me into university?

Normally no, as the NVQ isn’t an entry qualification to university. For Access to Higher Education, BTEC or A Levels are needed in most cases. Ask a few universities you’re interested in to see if they allow access with this NVQ and/or prior experience.

What is a NVQ Level 7 equivalent to?

Masters degree
An NVQ Level 7 is equivalent to a Masters degree.

What do you need to know about firestop training?

A firestop system must be properly installed to be effective. To help achieve that goal, 3M developed e-Train, the Fire Protection Online Training Program. This comprehensive online program educates users on general firestopping information and trade-specific installation details.

Do you need continuing education credits for firestop?

Our qualified professionals offer AIA accredited training if your company is needing continuing education credits. To schedule a training use the Sales Rep Locator function to contact your firestop specialist for your area. If you’re involved in the application of fire protection products into listed systems, you can’t afford to be uninformed.

How long is the STI firestop training course?

In response to the growing demand for training Specified Technologies Inc. has developed a competency-based training program. This course is a 3-4 hour, in-person training and includes an exam.

How to register for firestop Fit Level 1?

The FIT Level 1 for Datacom and Telcom Applications Online Course offers BICSI credits. Register and create your Access STI account by clicking the “Login Here” button above. After creating your account, click in the Firestop University section on the Access STI tab and select enrollment instructions to get started.