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LEVEL 3 AWARD IN COMPLIANCE & SAFETY OF FIRE RESISTING ROLLER SHUTTER DOORS

» DOOR & HARDWARE FEDERATION( DHF) has announced that it has created a new Level 3 Award in Compliance & Safety of Fire Resisting Roller Shutter Doors training course. Launched in response to member feedback, the course 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. It serves as a natural progression from DHF’ s Level 2 Award in Industrial & Garage Door Safety, reinforcing safe and compliant practices. The one-day course comprises five units and learners will complete a short exam following each. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the legislation and standards applicable to fire resisting roller shutter doors, along with effective mitigation strategies. The course will explore specific design considerations

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of a fire resisting shutter upon deployment, and give an insight into the process and requirements of certification, including the relevant evidence for the performance of fire doors. Learners will also acquire knowledge of the installation, maintenance and repair requirements for fire resisting roller shutters as well as 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 extension to the TS 013 series, 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.
“ DHF made the decision to put this course through the rigours to be Ofqual regulated at Level 3,” explains DHF’ s Commercial Director, Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens.“ The first course launches on 24th April and we are delighted to be able to offer this.”
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.
www. dhfonline. org. uk
» FENSA APPROVED Installers will receive a 10 % discount on both premium and hot key leads from Leads 2 Trade, subject to postcode availability, with flexible account options designed to suit businesses of all sizes.
As part of the link-up, Leads 2 Trade’ s installer members will benefit from a reduction on their FENSA application fee.
Andy Royle, Director and co-founder of Leads 2 Trade, commented:“ There’ s plenty of work out there but installers have to work a little harder for it now, particularly in the current climate. Our lead generation models provide them with the best chance of securing work; we can provide them with double-qualified
leads how, and when, they want them.”
Leads 2 Trade receives hundreds of applications yearly from installers eager to join their lead network, but many don’ t have the right self-certification scheme in place, and Andy added:“ We can confidently refer them to FENSA as one of the leading providers of this essential service, ensuring consumers using our free quotes service have the peace of mind that all members we put forward have appropriate certification in place through the largest competent person scheme in the industry.
Premium leads from Leads 2 Trade include fixed appointments and their‘ no pitch, no fee’ guarantee, ensuring
installers only pay for the leads they sit and pitch. For businesses seeking immediate contact, their hot key leads can be connected directly to sales teams in real-time.
Despite already having a lead generation system available for members, FENSA wanted to do more explained Lis Clarke, Operations Director:“ When we asked our members what they’ d want from a third-party lead
generation company, they said leads that are qualified against set criteria and come with a fixed and firm appointment where the homeowner is ready to go and they have the comfort of a no pitch no fee guarantee.”
For more information on
the partnership and offer,
telephone 0800 124 4308 or
visit www. leads2trade. co. uk /
member-benefits / fensa /
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