Level 3 Award in Fire Damper & Ductwork Inspection
£699.00
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to inspect, test, and report on fire dampers and fire-rated ductwork installations. This accredited Level 3 Fire Damper Inspection Course is designed for HVAC engineers, fire safety professionals, and compliance specialists working to UK regulations and industry standards.
Fire Damper & Ductwork Inspection · Level 3 Award
Inspect fire dampers.
Sign them off as a competent person.
The Level 3 Award in Fire Damper & Ductwork Inspection is the ProQual-accredited qualification for HVAC engineers and fire-safety professionals who inspect, test and report on fire dampers and fire-rated ductwork to UK regulations — delivered as a 2-day course in Nottingham, or by portfolio-only OSAT for experienced workers.
Ductwork Inspection
Illustration only — accredited by ProQual
Why this course
Formal recognition for specialist fire-safety work
Assessed by portfolio
There are no exams. You build a portfolio of evidence — knowledge questions, work-product submissions such as inspection reports, and online tasks — submitted to ProQual.
Classroom or OSAT
Attend the 2-day classroom course in Nottingham, or — if you already carry out damper inspections — take the portfolio-only OSAT route with no classroom attendance.
Complete in about two weeks
ProQual recommends a Total Qualification Time of 30 hours. Most learners finish within a couple of weeks of attending the 2-day training course.
Guided from enrolment
We take you through the training, the online assignment pack and your evidence uploads, so your portfolio is complete and ready to submit.
ProQual qualification
This is a nationally recognised Level 3 Award, awarded by ProQual — the essential knowledge and skills to work in this specialist area of the fire-safety sector.
Inspect to UK standards
The qualification confirms you can inspect, test and report on fire dampers and fire-rated ductwork installations in line with UK regulations, as a competent person.
Who it’s for
For anyone inspecting fire dampers as a competent person
This qualification is designed for anyone intending to carry out inspections of fire-rated ductwork and fire dampers. Experienced workers can gain formal recognition of existing skills through the OSAT route.
Fire-safety professionals
Facilities managers
Maintenance teams
Fire-risk assessors
Health & safety consultants
Independent inspection providers
Compliance specialists
What you’ll cover
One mandatory unit, built around real inspection work
The qualification contains a single mandatory unit: Inspecting and Testing of Fire-Rated Ductwork and Damper Installations.
The full journey
From enrolment to your Level 3 Award
Enrol
Book your place on the Level 3 Award and choose your route — classroom or portfolio-only OSAT.
Attend or OSAT
Attend the 2-day course in Nottingham covering all required knowledge and practical skills — or gather workplace evidence on the OSAT route.
Complete the assignment pack
Work through the online assignment pack, answer the knowledge questions and upload your work-product evidence, such as inspection reports.
Portfolio submitted
Your completed portfolio of evidence is submitted to ProQual for assessment — there are no exams to sit.
Award issued
Your Level 3 Award is confirmed, ready for roles inspecting fire-rated dampers and ductwork as a competent person.
Investment
One price. Two ways to pay.
Training, the online assignment pack and ProQual certification are all included.
One payment, everything included — nothing else to pay.
Pay half now and the balance only when you complete the qualification. 0% interest, no credit check — selected at checkout.
Common questions
Before you enrol
Do I have to attend a classroom?
You can attend our 2-day classroom course in Nottingham, which covers all the required knowledge and practical skills. If you are already competent and carrying out damper inspections, the portfolio-only OSAT route lets you achieve the qualification without attending classroom training.
Are there any entry requirements?
The qualification is designed for anyone intending to carry out inspections of fire-rated ductwork and fire dampers as a competent person — including in-house assessors, independent fire-risk assessors and health & safety consultants. Experienced workers can use the OSAT route to gain formal recognition of existing skills.
How long does it take?
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.
Is there an exam, and what do I get?
There are no exams. You complete a portfolio of evidence — knowledge questions, work-product submissions such as inspection reports, and online tasks — which is submitted to ProQual. On success you achieve the Level 3 Award in Fire Damper & Ductwork Inspection.
How does the 50/50 payment work?
You pay £349.50 when you enrol and the remaining £349.50 only when you complete the qualification. There’s no interest and no credit check — just choose the 50/50 option at checkout.
Next step
Become the competent person on fire damper inspections.
Enrol above, or talk to us first — tell us your role and whether you’d prefer the 2-day course or the OSAT route, and we’ll confirm the right path before you pay a penny.
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