FSi Promat attains Recognised Provider status for training through ASFP

The accreditation realises independent recognition of the quality and consistency of FSi Promat’s training, which supports customers in developing their knowledge and competency in the discipline of passive fire protection.

The passive fire protection specialist completed an accreditation process through the ASFP’s training recognition service, which assesses the technical content of its courses, the competence of those delivering them and the quality management systems used for maintaining consistent standards.

The process included a technical audit and an independent review of FSi Promat’s procedures for developing, approving and delivering training. The company was also required to show evidence covering data protection, insurance and liability, as well as how it assesses delegate understanding at the end of each session.

This accreditation affords installers, contractors, specifiers and other construction professionals alike additional assurance that FSi Promat’s technical training provision has been independently assessed and meets the ASFP’s necessarily high standards.

Competence is reviewed regularly and supported through ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in order to ensure the technical information provided remains current.

Applying information in practice

Ashley Britt, technical advisor at FSi Promat, informed Fire Safety Matters: “Customers often come to us with complex fire stopping questions where there is no single or straightforward answer. The correct approach depends on the construction, the service penetration, the required performance and the scope of the available test evidence. As such, good training must help people understand how to apply that information in practice.”

Britt continued: “Achieving this ASFP accreditation required us to demonstrate both the technical competency of the people delivering the training and the systems behind it. That includes how content is checked, approved and kept updated, as well as how we confirm that delegates have understood what has been covered.”

Further, Britt noted: “Being accredited by the ASFP means that our customers are afforded additional confidence in the training and guidance they receive from us. It also supports our wider commitment to education, competency and higher standards right across the passive fire protection industry.”

Strong commitment

Mike Ward, managing director of the ASFP, explained: “FSi Promat’s successful achievement of recognised provider status reflects the company’s strong commitment to raising standards through structured and industry-focused training.”

Ward added: “We are pleased to welcome FSi Promat as a recognised training provider with the ASFP and look forward to seeing the company continue to support Best Practice across the passive fire protection sector.”

FSi Promat delivers a range of theory, product awareness, CPD and practical installation training covering fire stopping products, testing, certification, regulatory requirements and correct installation.

Regular product awareness sessions are also held on the first Wednesday of each month, with in-person training available for larger groups.

*Further information is available online at www.promat.com/en-gb/construction/know-how/CPD-Training/