The 73-credit diploma has been developed with awarding body GQA Qualifications and construction training provider National Skills Centre. It comprises 11 core units, four optional units, and 226 guided learning hours— 159 more guided learning hours and up to 12 additional units than its closest competitor. It is the second of FDM’ s“ super series” qualifications, after it launched its Level 3 Diploma in Inspection of Fire Resistant Doorsets earlier this year.

Debra Green, Business Owner of National Skills Centre, noted:“ With this qualification, we’ re changing industry standards

for installer competence. By being comprehensive and exploring both practical and legislative requirements of fire door installation, we are creating a safer, more knowledgeable construction workforce.”

The Fire Door Installation Diploma focuses on the required practical skills, knowledge, experience, and behaviours( SKEB) needed for competent fire door installation, as well as guidance on ensuring installation meets legislative standards. Assessment content includes the processes to plan and carry out fire door installation, guidance for completing fire door installation checks and records, and the importance of Continuing Professional

Development for fire door installers.

Candidates gain experience by installing six different fire-resistant door types, made of multiple materials including timber, composite, and steel; this is unique to this qualification. Learners are then assessed onsite to demonstrate practical implementation of this training, their SKEB, and their ongoing competence in a workplace environment.

Nicola John, Managing Director of FDM – Training & Development, said:“ Our‘ super series’ of Level 3 qualifications has been created by and for the construction industry, meeting their unique fire door safety needs by helping them become

more competent and compliant. By bridging knowledge gaps for fire door installers, we’ re raising safety standards for everyone.”

Since launching in February 2024, FDM has educated more than 1,200 industry professionals from across the supply chain about fire door safety best practices, bridging industry knowledge gaps. It has been recognised as a leader throughout the industry, winning Training Provider of the Year at the 2025 Fire & Security Matters Awards and Training Company of the Year at the 2024 National Fenestration Awards.

Martin Sadler, Qualifications and Product Development Manager at GQA Qualifications,

added:“ We’ re continuing to shape the industry with the Level 3 Diploma in Fire Door Installation, providing a modernised approach to qualification delivery and assessment. We’ re working to ensure the next generation of fire door installers are qualified, developing their ongoing competence journey, and demonstrating how they are meeting the requirements of the 2022 Building Safety Act: this qualification is a major step in that mission.”

Register for the Level 3 Diploma in Installation of Fire Resistant Doorsets and FDM’ s other accredited qualifications and courses www. fdmltd. co. uk / book-now /.

Mul-T-Lock has pledged its support to the Theft of Tools of Trade( Sentencing) Bill, which has passed its first reading in Parliament. The bill seeks to elevate tool theft from a Category Three to a Category Two offence, increasing the severity of sentencing in line with the crime’ s growing impact on tradespeople and the economy.

If passed, the bill would enable the courts to issue tougher penalties to offenders, recognising tool theft as a serious offence

with long-term repercussions for victims. The move reflects growing pressure from the trade community, insurers and security specialists to clamp down on a crime that has seen significant increases in recent years.

“ Tool theft is not a victimless crime. It causes real financial and emotional harm to skilled workers across the UK who rely on their tools every day to earn a living,” said Nigel Taylor, ASSA ABLOY Group Director & Head of Locksmiths UKI – Commercial Group.“ We welcome this bill as a vital first step in strengthening sentencing policy and showing offenders that tool theft will be treated with the seriousness it deserves.”

The bill, introduced by Labour MP Amanda Martin, has gained support from thousands of tradespeople nationwide.

According to recent survey data, Police forces around the UK recorded a tool theft on average every 21 minutes last year 1. Over 25,525 tool thefts were reported to police, equating to 70 tool thefts per day, with the total value of tools stolen estimated to be £ 40 million. This is not including loss of earnings, missed deadlines and damage to customer trust.

Mul-T-Lock has long been at the forefront of commercial vehicle and van security innovation, including its MVP1000 and MVP2000 portfolio, specifically designed to visually deter and protect against break-ins.

As a strong advocate for raising public awareness, Mul-T-Lock supports greater collaboration between the security industry and policymakers to ensure both proactive prevention and meaningful

consequences for those who commit these offences.

“ Sentencing reform alone won’ t solve tool theft, but it’ s an essential part of a wider response,” added Nigel.“ Tradespeople need to know the law is on their side- that if they take essential steps to protect themselves, there is a justice system ready to back them up. We will continue to support

efforts and provide solutions that improve security on the ground and accountability in the courts.”

Mul-T-Lock encourages tradespeople to follow the bill’ s progress and share their experiences with MPs to help maintain momentum on this critical issue.

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