The ProQual Level 3 Award in the Inspection and Testing of Fire-Rated Intumescent Coatings is a specialised UK qualification designed to develop technical knowledge and practical understanding of inspecting and testing fire-rated steel intumescent coating installations. The qualification is regulated by Ofqual and accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), providing recognised standards of learning and assessment.

The course provides comprehensive knowledge of water-based and solvent-based intumescent coating systems, including their properties, applications, inspection requirements, and performance considerations. Learner develops an understanding of relevant fire safety regulations and standards, appropriate inspection and testing methods, pass and fail criteria, and the factors that can affect the performance and compliance of installed coating systems.

The programme emphasises systematic inspection, accurate testing, evaluation of results, professional reporting, and appropriate actions where installations fail to meet specified requirements. This approach helps establish a strong understanding of quality and compliance within passive fire protection.

Assessment is evidence-based and assignment-based, requiring learner to demonstrate achievement of the specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria through appropriate evidence. Overall, the qualification provides focused technical education in intumescent coating inspection, testing, compliance, and passive fire protection practices within built environments.