IFE Level 2 Certificate

What will delegates take away?

1. Demonstrate basic understanding of fire science, and the role of passive fire protection in a holistic approach to fire safety in buildings.
2. Demonstrate technical understanding of two of the following passive fire protection areas:

• Fire Protection to the structural frame of the building and flame-retardant coatings
• Fire resisting walls, floors and ceilings and fire-resistant glazing
• Fire stopping and penetration seals, cavity barriers, ductwork and dampers and the building envelope
• Fire resisting doors, industrial shutters, and associated hardware.

The syllabus includes

This intermediate level course offers a foundation in fire safety and fire science. It provides units that focus upon a selected range of Passive Fire Protection Systems as well as an understanding of Active Systems, Regulatory Guidance, CDM, CE Marking and Codes of Practice.

Here are the top level content areas covered on the course:

1. Fire science including the chemistry of fire
2. Human behaviour in a fire scenario
3. Passive fire protection
4. Building performance in fire
5. Active Fire Protection

To find out more about the IFE Level 2 Certificate and essential reading list, you can visit the IFE website.