From online theory to NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection
Fire Stopping and Fire Doors courses from a working fire protection contractor. Theory online, at your own pace, on your phone. Start from theory, add the practical and the NVQ when you're ready. All the knowledge you need to start your career in passive fire protection
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Aleron Academy
1.500+
clients across the UK
clients in the last year
290 clients
16 years
in passive fire protection
3.000 +
projects delivered
A triple-accredited passive fire protection contractor — FIRAS, IFC and BM TRADA
Delivered by a contractor, not a training centre
A fire rating belongs to a tested system, not a tube of sealant. We train on the products our own installers use — Protecta, Quelfire, Nullifire, ROCKWOOL, FSi — and on matching each installation to its test evidence.
Every module ends where most training stops: recording what was installed, where, how and by whom.
Aleron fire protection accreditations
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Adam L.
“The practical day was the part that made it stick. You do the detail yourself, someone watches how you do it, and you find out there and then what you were getting wrong.”
Fire door Installer
Fire doors | Tier 2
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Daniel P.
“Doing the theory on my phone made it easy to fit around work. The knowledge checks show you straight away what to go back over.”
PFP Installer
Fire doors | Tier 1
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Alex P.
“I'd worked with these products before, but some things had never been properly explained. The sections on test evidence, penetration types and common mistakes were especially useful.”
Firestopping Installer
Fire stopping | Tier 2
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Nick S.
“The course explained why a firestopping system has to be installed a certain way, not just which product to use. I'm much more confident checking the tested detail before I start.”
Firestopping Installer
Fire stopping | Tier 1
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What our learners say
route
One route. Stop at any tier, carry on later
Step 1
Online theory, test & Aleron Academy certificate
At your own pace, on your phone. Short knowledge checks as you go, so you can see what stuck
Tier 1
Step 2
Practical installation & Aleron Academy diploma
One full day, in a group, at our training facility. Theory must be finished first
Tier 2
Step 4
Start working with Aleron. Be employed
Card-holding installers we have trained ourselves are the people we want on our own sites
Step 3
NVQ assessment & NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection
Tier 3
Guaranteed contract placement on successful completion of NVQ Level 2
pricing
Choose your route
Not sure which tier? Email us at info@fire-proof.co.uk and we'll help you choose
Start at any tier and add the next one later, from inside the course — first the practical, then the NVQ
Not sure which tier? Email us at info@fire-proof.co.uk and we'll help you choose
Start at any tier and add the next one later, from inside the course — first the practical, then the NVQ
Fundamentals of passive fire protection
8 topics · covers NVQ units A/503/1170, J/503/1169, F/503/1171, D/600/8281
programme
What the online theory covers
Our modules cover the requirements of the NVQ Level 2 units, so the theory you do here is the knowledge an assessor will be looking for. Each route is three modules, and the list below follows the route you picked above
- Fire fundamentals & passive fire protection
- Fire ratings & classifications
- Drawings, fire strategy & work planning
- Site health & safety for PFP installers
- Why quality & compliance matter in PFP
- Traceability & digital records
- Testing, certification & escalation
- Quality control, inspection & rectification
Fire stopping
10 topics · covers NVQ unit H/617/6083
- Firestopping products
- Penetration types
- Substrates & construction types
- Manufacturers & technical requirements
- Firestopping installation
- Site safety, PPE & COSHH for fire-stopping work
- Quality, traceability & rectification
- Firestopping labels & digital records
- Certification & uncertifiable solutions
- Tools & installation guidance
Fire doors
9 topics · covers NVQ unit M/616/5829
- Fire doors & fire spread through openings
- Fire door ratings, testing & certification
- Fire door components & products
- Door types & applications
- Manufacturers & technical requirements
- Fire door installation
- Site safety, PPE & COSHH for fire door installation
- Quality, traceability & rectification
- Tools & installation guidance
Cavity barriers
9 topics · covers NVQ unit D/617/6082
- Fire doors & fire spread through openings
- Fire door ratings, testing & certification
- Fire door components & products
- Door types & applications
- Manufacturers & technical requirements
- Fire door installation
- Site safety, PPE & COSHH for fire door installation
- Quality, traceability & rectification
- Tools & installation guidance
inside the platform
See it before you buy
The lessons are mostly video. They are filmed on live Aleron jobs, with our own installers, on the products and details you will actually meet on site — not slides read aloud. Short knowledge checks along the way let you see what stuck
Filmed on site
Real penetrations, real door sets, real mistakes
Practical, not academic
What to install, how, and what to record
On your phone
In the van, on a break, at your own pace
Mostly video
[X]% of the course is filmed footage
certificate and qualification
Know exactly what you get
NVQ Level 2
A regulated qualification, assessed on your own site work. It is the qualification CSCS asks for when you apply for a Blue Skilled Worker Card
Aleron Academy certificate and diploma
Issued by Aleron Academy: the Certificate of Completion once you finish the theory and pass the online assessment, the Diploma once you complete the practical. Each carries a certificate number and a verification link. They show you've completed our training; they are not regulated qualifications
who it is for
Is this course right for you?
Suitable if you
Install fire stopping or fire doors and need a recognised qualification to work on site
Are new to passive fire protection and want the theory first
Want the NVQ without weeks in a classroom
Manage operatives who need a consistent standard
The NVQ is assessed on your own work. To complete Tier 3 you need to be installing fire stopping or fire doors on a live site. We guarantee the NVQ result only on Tier 3, the full package — theory, practical and NVQ bought together. That is the only route where we control every stage.
Not suitable if you
Want the NVQ but aren't currently working on site – start with Tier 1 or 2 instead
Need a supervisor or Level 3 qualification
Want classroom-only training
for companies
Know who's competent before they get to the site
Give every operative the same grounding in tested systems, installation and record-keeping, then put it into practice before it matters on a live project.
Lower price per seat from 3 people — we quote once you send the enquiry
One invoice to the company
CITB-registered employers can claim a £600 grant per operative on the NVQ
Tell us about your team
faq
Questions we get asked
How does the ALERON Academy certificate differ from an NVQ?
Our certificate and diploma show you've completed ALERON's training. The NVQ Level 2 is a regulated qualification, assessed on your site work by [accredited centre]. Tier 3 includes both.
Do I already need to be working on site to get the NVQ?
Yes. The NVQ is assessed on work you do on a live site. If you're not on site yet, start with Tier 1 or 2 and add the NVQ later.
How long does it take, and how long do I keep access?
About 4 hours of online theory per module, which you can take in short sessions. You keep access for 3 months.
Are there classroom exams, and do I have to travel anywhere?
No classroom. Theory and tests are online. The Tier 2 practical is one full day in a group at our own training facility. We confirm the address when you book.
What if I fail the test first time?
You have up to 3 attempts at each test. The pass mark is 80%.
Can I start with theory and add the practical later?
Yes. Start with Tier 1, add the practical when you're ready, then the NVQ after that. You upgrade one step at a time from inside the course — the practical always comes before the NVQ.
Is it cheaper for a group?
Yes. From 3 people the price per person is lower than the prices on this page. We quote per group rather than publishing a rate, so send the enquiry form above with how many people and which tier, and we’ll come back with a price.
Do you have to do the theory before the practical?
Yes. Tier 2 is bookable only once the theory is finished and the test is passed. The practical day assumes you already know the systems and the test evidence — we spend it on your hands, not on the slides.
Do you guarantee I’ll pass the NVQ?
On Tier 3, the full package — theory, practical and NVQ bought together — yes. That is the only route where we take you through every stage ourselves, so it is the only one we will stand behind. If you buy the NVQ on its own or come to us part-way through, we can’t guarantee the outcome.
How do I pay as a company and get an invoice?
Send us the form above and we'll set up your team with a single company invoice.
Can I reclaim part of the cost through CITB?
Part of it, if you're employed. CITB pays a £600 short qualification grant for the NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection, but it goes to the employer, not the learner, and only to employers registered with CITB and up to date with their Levy Returns.
What device can I learn on?
Any phone, tablet or computer with a browser.
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