Promat continues drive to increase technical knowledge and competency

In addition, other team members are currently undertaking Level 3 training in passive fire protection from the Association for Specialist Fire Protection in order to support the highest levels of expertise.

Attainment of the IFE’s Level 3 qualification in passive fire protection demonstrates a high level of understanding in terms of how built-in fire safety products are used to protect buildings from the spread of fire.

While the qualification is often held by technical experts, the drive to improve skills and understanding across the industry has seen Promat roll the training out across its specialist fire protection team to ensure an in-depth understanding across all areas of the business.

In fact, all Promat employees working in the specification and technical teams are now working towards – or have otherwise already achieved – the IFE’s Level 3 qualification.

Demonstrating competency

The need to demonstrate competency has become a defined requirement following the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022. Although it’s designed to ensure that responsibility is assumed at the highest level, accountability is needed at every level, with the skills and competencies needing to be in place at every stage of the project from development right through to installation.

To this end, passive fire protection system manufacturers such as Promat have taken steps to further evidence their commitment to the highest standards and ensure those involved in the specification and installation of passive fire protection solutions can rely on the technical support and expertise they need.

Necessary assurance

Nigel Morrey, technical director at Promat, commented: “Ensuring that our team members are qualified with an internationally recognised IFE qualification in passive fire protection affords our customers the necessary assurance that they’re being supported by experts.”

Morrey continued: “Promat welcomes the increased scrutiny on competency and has always exhibited high standards. Revisions to building safety-focused legislation have increased the requirement for competency across the whole sector. We have not only made this a requirement for our Promat passive fire protection team members, but also opened up the fire competency development opportunity to Etex Building Performance’s Siniat drywall specification and technical teams to instil confidence in all of our customers.”

*Further information about Promat and its passive fire protection solutions is available online at www.promat.com