Fire Safety

*Important Please Read: this course is for those currently involved in fire damper inspection or related roles.*In today’s heightened regulatory landscape, fire safety is paramount.  This EAL Approved course will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to carry out fire damper inspection and maintenance work in line with current industry guidance and standards – providing confidence to you, your business and your customers. Course Overview  The BESA DW145 Fire Damper Inspection and Maintenance Course has been designed based on the recently updated BESA DW145 Installation and Maintenance of Fire Dampers: A Guide to Good Practice. The course is also aligned to the fire damper components of National Occupational Standard BSEFSD04. The course responds to the industry’s growing focus on technical competence and safety.  On successful completion, you will have demonstrated the skills and knowledge to be able to complete fire-damper inspection and maintenance. You will also receive an EAL certificate which can be used to apply for the Blue Skilled Worker SKILLcard. Completing this course will help you work confidently and compliantly, while supporting your professional development within the industry. This is a hybrid course. The theory is delivered online through the BESA Academy, while the practical training and assessment is conducted in person at BESA-approved training centres.   Who Is The Course For? Course Pre-requisites: Important Please Read This course is recommended for learners 18 years old or over and for those who are currently involved in fire damper inspection or related roles as you will need to complete a portfolio of site-based inspection evidence within a set timeframe. Suitable experience may include: Experience within the HVAC industry with an understanding of fire dampers Professionals within the firestopping industry who can provide access to inspection opportunities It is the learner’s responsibility to obtain and submit the required evidence within a six-month period. Health, Safety and Environment Test You must have an in-date Health and Safety Test. Evidence will need to be uploaded, checked and confirmed prior to starting the practical element of the course. BESA Academy offer an online test which will save you time and money. Find out more about the BESA Academy Health, Safety and Environment Test for Craft and Operatives or book online now. DW145 Course: What You Will Learn  Online Modules:  Principles and Practice of Fire Damper, Smoke Damper and Ventilation Systems Legislation, Guidelines, Policies, Procedures and Protocols Design Awareness Installation Awareness Preparation for Inspection and Maintenance  Inspection and Testing  Maintenance and Faults  Handover  Practical Training (in Centre) will cover:  Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 inspection types Carry out each level of fire damper inspection in line with BESA DW145, from visual checks through to detailed internal examination, identifying defects and assessing condition. Testing  Operate and functionally test fire dampers using calibrated instruments and recognised industry methods, confirming correct activation, closure and reset. Maintenance  Plan and carry out scheduled maintenance activities including confirming job readiness, coordinating with other trades and site services, and establishing safe isolation procedures where required. Repair Remove, replace or repair fire dampers, components and associated equipment, followed by re-inspection and testing to confirm correct operation. Theory test, practical assessment and preparation for portfolio build Demonstrate overall competence through a written knowledge check, a supervised practical assessment and guided preparation of evidence for your professional portfolio. Locate your nearest BESA Approved Training Centre. Practical Training Centres and Dates Available BelowPlease note: you will be asked to select your preferred dates on completion of the online theory.Swiftclean (UK) LtdCompliance HouseAviation WaySouthend-on-SeaSS2 6UN2026 practical dates available with Swiftclean:22 - 24 July 10 - 13 August 9 - 11 September 7 - 9 October 4 - 6 November 2 – 4 December Hasman Ltd307 Century BuildingsTower StreetBrunswick Business ParkLiverpoolL3 4BJ2026 practical dates available with Hasman:3 - 5 August30 Sept - 2 Oct19 - 21 Oct23 - 25 Nov2 - 4 Dec**Further training centres will be available soon: located in Scotland and West Midlands. Complete the short online form to be the first to know.** Portfolio Build The portfolio requires to be developed to demonstrate practical skills and knowledge in the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire dampers in accordance with UK legislation and recognised industry guidance. A portfolio template will also be provided. The portfolio must contain a minimum of four fire damper inspection and maintenance activities from your workplace, which you have personally undertaken. Once your assessor is satisfied with the evidence provided, you will be invited to a recorded, 30-minute professional discussion to underpin your knowledge and understanding of the activities you have completed. To evidence the skills and knowledge, the portfolio requires a collection of evidence such as: Risk Assessment and Method StatementsProgramme of workFire strategyCompartmentation drawingsAsset registerPrevious inspection reportsPhotographsInspection recordsMaintenance documentationCompletion report Why take the BESA DW145 Fire Damper Inspection and Maintenance Course? Demonstrate your competence in fire damper inspection and maintenance skills and knowledgeGain an EAL certificate which can be used to apply for a Blue Skilled Worker SKILLcardSupport the delivery of work in line with industry benchmarks and standardsBuild confidence and reassurance for you, your business, and your customersTurn theory into practice with this hybrid learning approach Course delivery and duration  This hybrid course consists of a blend of online theory with practical training and assessment delivered in person. The hybrid approach means less time off the job to complete the programme. Online: Four to six hours (depending on experience). Once you have successfully completed the online theory through BESA Academy, you can then move on to book your practical training. Practical training in centre: Three days The practical training provides a chance to carry out inspections and maintenance on fire dampers in the workshop, followed by an assessment.Portfolio build: Up to six-monthsAfter completing the practical training and assessments, you will be required to compile a portfolio of work, which will then be presented as part of a professional discussion. Course cost  Non-BESA Members: £1,650 +VAT BESA Members: £1,450 +VATThe exclusive BESA Member discount will be applied automatically at checkout. On completion of the course On successful completion of the BESA DW145 Fire Damper Inspection and Maintenance Course, you will receive an EAL certificate, which will be valid for five years. You will be able to use this certificate to apply for the Blue Skilled Worker SKILLcard to give you access to site.

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