Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 73 THE door industry journal spring 2025 Industrial Doors & Shutters dhf Launches an All-new Level 3 Award in Compliance & Safety of Fire Resisting Roller Shutter Doors In responding to member feedback, the Door & Hardware Federation (dhf) has announced that it has created an all-new Level 3 Award in Compliance & Safety Fire Resisting Roller Shutter Doors training course. This brand-new offering specific to fire shutters provides a full day of learning which is mapped to the National Occupational Standards for the installation, maintenance and repair of fire resisting roller shutter doors and serves as a natural progression from dhf’s Level 2 Award in Industrial & Garage Door Safety, reinforcing safe and compliant practices. “We are delighted to announce the launch of our Fire Resisting Roller Shutter Door course, the first of which will take place on 24th April,” explains dhf’s Commercial Director, Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens. “The one-day course comprises five units and learners will complete a short exam following each. Expected outcomes are a deeper understanding of the legislation and standards applicable to roller shutter fire doors, of how to mitigate hazards, of the specific design considerations for fire roller shutter doors upon deployment and a knowledge of the process and requirements of certification of fire shutters and the relevant evidence for the performance of fire doors.” Given the importance of fire-resisting shutters and the vital role they play in safety, dhf made the decision to put this course through the rigours to be Ofqual regulated at Level 3. This enhances its credibility and makes it a robust choice for industry professionals. The price of the course includes registration for accreditation offered by the Awarding Body in the Built Environment (ABBE), ensuring that learners receive a recognised theory qualification. Learners will also acquire knowledge about the process and requirements of fire testing, including electrical design requirements, the maintenance and repair requirements for fire shutters and the processes for dealing with non-compliance. To complement the course, dhf has developed a new code of practice, TS 013-4:2025 – Code of Practice for Compliance and Safety of Fire Resisting Roller Shutter Doors. This draws on applicable standards to assist all those installing, commissioning, repairing and maintaining fire resisting roller shutter doors. This exclusive document is only provided to those who complete the course and cannot be purchased or downloaded separately. For information about the course, or to book a place scan the QR code:
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