SA030 – Fire Stopping Installation - Open Course

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Outline the regulatory requirements for correctly storing tools, equipment and materials whilst on site and when they are removed from site
• Understand the regulations and standards relevant to fire‑stopping installation
• Apply safe working practices on site
• Use the tools and equipment required for fire‑stopping tasks
• Recognise the requirements for compliant fire‑stopping installation
• Carry out the installation of fire‑stopping products

Assessment

This qualification will be assessed through a practical and theory test. The aim of the assessment is to ensure successful learners have adequate knowledge and understanding of Working Safely in a Multi-Dwelling Unit in a telecommunications environment.

Certification

This Smart Awards certificate is valid for 3 years; you will then need to complete the course again or attend a refresher course if available to renew your qualification.

NOPS Card

Smart Awards also offers its Network Operative Passport Scheme.

Managed and administered by Smart Awards, the card you receive has a unique QR code. When the card is scanned by employers or site managers with granted access, they will be able to securely view all information about your Awards qualifications, including when the course was taken and the expiry dates.

No longer do you need to hold several different cards for each of your qualifications – hold them all on one system, which is updated within a couple of weeks of achieving your qualification.

Find out more information about the NOPS card here.

This qualification is available to anyone over the age of 16 years old. There are no formal entry requirements and Smart Awards will not restrict access on the grounds of prior academic attainment, age, employment, geographic location or any other grounds.

There are no barriers that restrict access or progression, thereby promoting equality. It is expected however, that learners will have a level of literacy adequate to cope with both the theory and practical assessments.