ProQual Level 3 Award in the Inspection and Testing of Fire Resisting Door Installations
This regulated Level 3 qualification is designed for learners who need to inspect and test fire resisting door installations properly, apply pass and fail criteria with confidence, and produce clear reports that stand up to scrutiny. It is built for people who need more than awareness level knowledge and who want practical inspection capability linked to current fire door practice, including BS 8214:2026.
- Ofqual regulated Level 3 qualification
- Face to face delivery
- 22nd to 24th April 2026
- £800 + VAT
- Maximum of 5 learners
- Venue: Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7NA
Built around current fire door practice
This course is positioned around current practice for fire resisting and smoke control doors. That matters because learners need training that reflects the standard now in force, not older assumptions or outdated guidance.
BS 8214:2026 covers practical considerations concerning specification, design, installation, supporting evidence, handover, and maintenance. It also reflects a broader scope than the previous edition, including different fire door materials and a clearer emphasis on supporting evidence and roles and responsibilities.
For learners, that means a stronger foundation for inspection decisions, reporting, and practical judgement.
Learn through real inspection activity
Practical inspection matters
Many learners do not need another generic fire door awareness session. They need to understand how to inspect a door properly, what to look for, how to apply inspection criteria, and how to record defects clearly.
This course is designed to connect theory with practical inspection activity. That includes the door leaf, frame, glazing, seals, hardware, operation, gaps, fitting, and wider installation context.
The result is stronger judgement and more defensible reporting.
Small group delivery with focused tutor support
The course is delivered face to face in a structured classroom environment with a maximum of 5 learners. That small cohort size gives learners more time to ask questions, test their understanding, and work through inspection issues in more depth.
It also allows closer tutor input. That is important on a course where accuracy, observation, and practical judgement matter.
- Face to face delivery
- Maximum of 5 learners
- Practical and theory assessment
- Focused support from a practising fire safety professional
Learn from Simon Tudor
Simon Tudor BSc (Hons) APAEWE FSIDip NCRQCert MIFSM Tech IOSH
Simon Tudor is the founder of London Fire Consultants and The Fire Safety College. He is a practising fire safety specialist, trainer, and training designer with experience across fire risk assessment, passive fire protection, compliance, and regulated fire safety training.
His work includes complex fire safety consultancy, practical building inspections, fire risk assessment, expert witness related work, and the delivery of professional training for those working in fire safety and the built environment. That matters because learners on this course are taught by someone who works in the field and understands how inspection decisions are made in real buildings.
On this course, Simon brings together current standards, practical inspection thinking, and clear teaching. The aim is not just to help learners pass. It is to help them understand what good fire door inspection looks like, how to identify meaningful defects, and how to report findings in a way that is accurate, professional, and useful.
- Founder of London Fire Consultants and The Fire Safety College
- Practising fire safety consultant and trainer
- Experience across inspection, compliance, and regulated training
- Focused on practical, evidence led fire safety work
Training content linked to real inspection work
Standards and guidance
Understand the standards, rules, and practical guidance that apply to fire door inspection work, including BS 8214:2026 and the importance of supporting evidence.
Inspection and testing
Learn how to inspect fire resisting door installations, identify defects, assess critical components, and apply pass and fail criteria in a structured way.
Reporting findings
Record inspection findings clearly so clients, managers, contractors, and duty holders understand the issue, the risk, and the action required.
This course is suitable for
- Fire door inspectors
- Fire door installers progressing into inspection work
- Supervisors and managers responsible for fire door compliance
- Fire safety consultants
- Clerks of works
- Quality assurance inspectors
- Building safety and compliance professionals
Why learners choose this qualification
Many courses stay too general. This one is more commercially credible because it is clear about the standard, the dates, the venue, the learner group, and the practical nature of the course.
It shows current practice, real inspection activity, and a proper training environment. That builds trust faster than generic copy alone.
Questions learners often ask
Does the course reflect BS 8214:2026?
Yes. The course positioning and copy should make that clear. BS 8214:2026 is the current code of practice and should be visible on the page because it helps learners understand that the course is current.
When is the course running?
22nd to 24th April 2026.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered face to face in Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7NA.
How much does it cost?
£800 + VAT.
How many learners are on each course?
Maximum of 5 learners.
Who delivers the course?
The course is led by Simon Tudor, founder of London Fire Consultants and The Fire Safety College, a practising fire safety specialist and trainer.
Is the course practical?
Yes. The course covers both theory and practical and very Hands on. This is not just awareness level content. It is aimed at practical inspection and testing capability.
Ready to enrol?
Join the ProQual Level 3 Award in the Inspection and Testing of Fire Resisting Door Installations and build practical inspection capability with a current, face to face course.
At a glance
- 22nd to 24th April 2026
- Face to face delivery
- £800 + VAT
- Maximum of 5 learners
- Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7NA
- Aligned to current fire door practice including BS 8214:2026
ProQual Level 3 Award in the Inspection and Testing of Fire Resisting Door Installations
The ProQual Level 3 Award in the Inspection and Testing of Fire Resisting Door Installations is a regulated Level 3 qualification for professionals involved in fire door inspection and compliance. Learn the regulations, inspection procedures, pass and fail criteria, and reporting standards needed to inspect and test fire door installations competently.
COST: £800 + VAT
