Level 3 Fire Damper and Ductwork Inspection Course

About the Qualification

• This Fire Damper Inspection Course provides HVAC engineers and fire safety professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to inspect, test, and report on fire dampers and fire-rated ductwork installations in line with UK regulations.

What the Qualification provides

• Achieving this qualification provides the essential knowledge and skills required to work within this specialist area of the fire-safety sector.

Who is this Qualification For?

This qualification is designed for anyone intending to carry out inspections of fire-rated ductwork and fire dampers as a competent person.

It is suitable for:

• In-house assessors such as facilities managers and maintenance teams
• Independent fire-risk assessors
• Health & safety consultants
• Experienced workers seeking formal recognition of existing skills (OSAT route available)

How Long Will It Take?

The awarding body (ProQual) recommends a Total Qualification Time of 30 hours.

Most learners complete the qualification within a couple of weeks after attending the 2-day training course.

How Will I Complete This Qualification?

A portfolio of evidence must be completed and submitted to ProQual. This includes:

• Knowledge questions
• Work-product submissions (e.g., inspection reports)
• Online tasks and evidence uploads
• Training Options
• Face-to-Face Training – Nottingham

Attend our 2-day classroom course in Nottingham, covering all required knowledge and practical skills for inspecting fire-rated ductwork and fire dampers.

This is followed by the completion of an online assignment pack and submission of evidence.

OSAT / Portfolio-Based Route (Experienced Workers)

For competent and experienced workers already carrying out damper inspections, we offer a portfolio-only assessment route (OSAT).

This allows you to achieve the qualification through evidence of your existing work, without needing to attend classroom training.

There are no exams required to achieve this qualification.

Qualification Structure

This qualification contains 1 mandatory unit:

• Inspecting and Testing of Fire-Rated Ductwork and Damper Installations

Career Opportunities

Achieving this qualification enables you to carry out inspections of fire-rated dampers and ductwork in roles such as:

• Facilities management
• Maintenance teams
• Fire-risk assessors
• Health & safety consultants
• Independent inspection providers

2026 Training Dates

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