FDM Fire Door Inspection Qualification Level 3

This qualification is suitable for all Fire door inspectors who want to prove their competence in their role.

The GQA Level 3 Diploma in Inspection of Fire Resistant Doorsets certifies individuals who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to enable to them to prepare for and carry out non-invasive inspections of fire-resistant doorsets.

This qualification emphasises compliance with current legislation and standards, the need to carry out detailed and thorough fire doorset inspections, communication with stakeholders, and the ability to prepare and submit comprehensive inspection reports.

This qualification focuses on the practical skills and knowledge and understanding required to carry out the role of fire resistant doorset inspector.The assessments for this qualification should be undertaken in the context of fire door inspection with the candidate mainly working on customer premises.

£1500 pp plus VAT

Payable in 2 instalments £750 pp plus VAT on registration
£750 pp plus VAT on completion prior to certificate release.
Combined package of Qualification and FDM in person underpinning knowledge accredited course – £1650 plus VAT pp
£900 pp plus VAT on registration
£750 pp plus VAT on completion prior to certificate release
The combined package is suitable for any new entrants to the Fire Door inspection role or candidates who need to improve their underpinning knowledge and would benefit from sitting the FDM fire door inspection course as part of this qualification and route to competence.

For more information about this course, please contact the team at FDM at info@fdmltd.co.uk.

Sign up

1. Fill in candidate registration form.

2. Allocated an assessor.

3. Online assessor and candidate meeting to discuss qualification and process.

4. Set up on online portfolio portal.

5. Start gathering evidence to demonstrate competence.

6. Evidence assessed and candidate feedback at regular intervals.

7. Online assessor and candidate meetings as and when required.

8. Sign off E-Portfolio.

9. Internal and External Verification of portfolio.

10. Qualification awarded and certification provided.

Types of evidence

Evidence of knowledge is required. Evidence of knowledge can be demonstrated through a range of methods including responses to oral and/or written questions, assignments, or professional discussions.

Suggested sources of evidence are shown above, these can be supplemented by physical or documentary evidence e.g.: Accident book/reporting system.

Notes and memos
Safety record
Telephone/e-mail records
Training record
Customer and colleague feedback
Records of equipmentand materials
Witness testimonies
Work records
Photographic/video evidence

How will your evidence be assessed

To ensure comprehensive coverage of the learning outcomes are met, the following assessment methods are to be used across the units:

Direct Observation: Assessing actual tasks being carried out in the workplace.
Work Product Evaluation: Reviewing completed reports, checklists, and documentation.
Professional Discussions: Structured conversations exploring knowledge and decision-making.
Questioning: Written and verbal questions, including scenario-based questions.
Reflective Accounts: Written narratives of inspection experiences and learning reflections.
Witness Testimonies: Statements from supervisors or stakeholders confirming competence.
Video and photographic evidence: Video footage of actual tasks being carried out and reference to the appropriate paperwork trail, showing decision making on site and adherence to safety standards.

Qualification & Inspection in-person place for the 1-day accredited fire door inspection course at our training facility in Bury, Greater Manchester

Combined package of Qualification and FDM in person underpinning knowledge accredited course – £1650 plus VAT pp

£900 pp plus VAT on registration
£750 pp plus VAT on completion prior to certificate release

The combined package is suitable for any new entrants to the Fire Door inspection role or candidates who need to improve their underpinning knowledge and would benefit from sitting the FDM fire door inspection course as part of this qualification and route to competence.