Course Overview
This comprehensive course responds to the urgent need for technical competence and rigorous safety practices. Participants will cover all knowledge and performance criteria of BSEFSD04 and the course aligns with industry recognised BESA DW145.
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, compliantly and with greater opportunities for employment. This is a hybrid course. The theory is delivered online through the BESA Academy, while the practical training and assessment takes place in person at the Swiftclean Academy in Southend-on-Sea.
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 sitebased 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 12-week 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.
What You Will Learn On The DW145 Fire Damper Inspection and Maintenance Course
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 at Swiftclean Academy will cover:
Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 inspection types
Carry out each level of fire damper inspection in line with BESA DW145 Guide to Good Practice, 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 reinspection 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.
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.
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 including:
- Risk Assessment and Method Statements
- Programme of work
- Fire strategy
- Compartmentation drawings
- Asset register
- Previous inspection reports
- Photographs
- Inspection records
- Maintenance documentation
- Completion report
Course delivery and duration
The BESA DW145 Fire Damper Inspection and Maintenance Course consists of a blend of online theory with practical training and assessment delivered in person at the Swiftclean Academy. 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 at the Swiftclean Academy.
Practical training at the Swiftclean Academy: Three days
After 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.
Portfolio build: 12 weeks to build and present back
