PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
The Passive Fire Protection Apprenticeship scheme is an 18 months scheme open to all newcomers to the industry and will lead to the National Vocational Qualification Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection. This sector scheme is designed to be delivered in a modularised manner by a mix of formal instruction off the job training, followed by non consecutive days of supervised on the job training at the employer level, with a final end assessment by an ASFP approved Assessor. The content of the course is designed to ensure that the apprentice is able to understand the hazards and the safe working practices within this specialised trade and, upon completion of the training, the apprentice will be able to operate equipment and apply/install passive fire protection materials and or systems to industry standards of competence.
The course modules will include:
| Module Number |
Course Modules |
Mandatory Off Site Instruction |
Programme Month |
1 |
Core sector introduction and enrolment. To include Employer Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) |
1Day |
1 |
2 |
Generic Health & Safety |
2 Days |
1 |
3 |
Safe use of Cartridge Tools (For local delivery) |
½ Day |
Within 3 months |
4 |
Abrasive & Diamond Wheels (For local delivery) |
½ Day |
Within 3 months |
5 |
Manual Handling (For local delivery) |
½ Day |
Within 3 months |
6 |
IPAF MEWP Training (For local delivery) |
1 Day |
Within 3 months |
7 |
First Aid “Appointed Person” (For local delivery) |
½ Day |
Within 3 months |
8 |
Introduction to Passive Fire Protection |
1 Day |
Within 3 months |
9* |
Structural Fire Protection – Intumescent |
2 Days |
Between 3 - 12 |
10* |
Structural Fire Protection – Mineral Sprays |
2 Days |
Between 3 - 12 |
11* |
Structural Fire Protection – Dry Cladding |
2 Days |
Between 3 - 12 |
12* |
Fire Resistant Walls and Linings |
2 Days |
Between 3 - 12 |
13* |
Fire retardant Coatings |
2 Days |
Between 3 - 12 |
14* |
Fire Stopping, Fire Seals & Cavity Barriers |
3 Days |
Between 3 - 12 |
15* |
Fire Resistant Ducting |
2 Days |
Between 3 - 12 |
16* |
Fire Resistant Ceiling Systems |
2 Days |
Between 3 - 12 |
17 |
Refresher in Passive Fire Protection Knowledge |
1 day |
Between 12 - 18 |
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On-site training, unit assessments and final sign off |
|
Between 12 - 18 |
|
|
24 Days |
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* The apprentice will be required to undertake a minimum of 2 of the above modules for on-site training and assessment purposes; however off-site training will given, in all modules, as part of the NVQ course programme.
Theer are currently no schemes running but for up to date infromation please contact Lauren Fairley or John Fairley on 01420 471612
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