A. You register for the FDIS Diploma via the FDIS website https://fdis.co.uk/fdis-diploma/
A. Yes, you can register as a group administrator and purchase multiple credits, for multiple candidates.
A. You have 12 months from the date your registration is paid to complete the FDIS Diploma
A. No, you can book your Pearson VUE examination, as soon as you have completed all of the course modules.
A. The FDIS Diploma is ideal for any individual looking to learn about fire door safety
A. Please visit https://fdis.co.uk/fdis-diploma/ to find out more about the FDIS Diploma course content
A. You can enrol on the FDIS Diploma course at any time
A. The FDIS Diploma provides an individual with knowledge in many areas relating to fire doors including the basic knowledge on fire door inspections. The FDIS Diploma on it’s own will not provide the skills, knowledge, experience and behavior’s to carry out full fire door inspections.
A. The FDIS Diploma is not an accredited course. However, an individuals knowledge is assessed via an independent examination at a Pearson VUE centre.
A. The FDIS Diploma certificate does not expire
A. If you do not pass the FDIS Diploma examination first time, you can book and pay for a re-sit via your FDIS Education account.
A. A test authorisation email will be sent to you when you register for the FDIS Diploma, this details the steps you need to take to book your examination.
A. Please visit https://home.pearsonvue.com/fdis to find your nearest test centre
A. The FDIS Diploma examination consists of 50 multiple choice questions
A. You have 65 minutes to complete the examination.
A. The pass rate is 75%
A. Please visit the FDIS website for costs. https://fdis.co.uk/fdis-diploma/
A. You can pay by credit/debit card or request an invoice when registering, There is the option to insert a purchase order number to be included on the invoice. Unfortunately, the FDIS do not offer payment plans and payment must be received in full before access to the course modules is granted.
A. The FDIS do not offer discounts on any of its services
A. The FDIS Diploma is non-refundable and non-transferable, as per the FDIS terms and conditions. https://fdis.co.uk/fdis-diploma/
A. Please contact info@fdis.co.uk for support
A. You can request and application pack from info@fdis.co.uk
A. The Fire Door Inspection Scheme Candidate Information document, located on the FDIS website https://fdis.co.uk/fdis-fire-door-inspector/ provides a detailed description of what the assessment process consists of.
A. No, the candidate is required to provide a suitable location for the Stage 2 assessment. The Fire Door Inspection Scheme Candidate Information document, located on the FDIS website https://fdis.co.uk/fdis-fire-door-inspector/ describes what type of venue would be considered suitable.
A. The candidate must allow a full day for the the onsite assessment and written examination
A. The FDIS Certificated Inspector assessment process, is best suited to somebody that already has some experience in the fire door industry, as well as having a good knowledge of health and safety. The individual should have a passion for fire door safety and quality assurance.
A. Yes, you will need to provide a copy of the FDIS Diploma certificate, or a copy of an OFQUAL regulated qualification in fire doors awarded by a construction industry Awarding Organisation
Acceptable OFQUAL regulated qualifications
- Level 3 Award in the Inspection and Testing of Fire Stopping Installations
- Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection
- Craft Carpentry and Joinery Level 3 Apprenticeship
- NOCN Site Right Fire Door Installation Awareness Course
- Level 3 Award in Fire Door Safety by City and Guilds
You will also be expected to have completed health and safety training, such as SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH. Ideally you will have completed other training/qualifications relevant
to the fire door industry.
A. In this case, we would recommend you gain some further skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours in relation to fire doors and complete some health & safety training, such as SMSTS. IOSH or NEBOSH, prior to applying for the FDIS Certificated Inspector assessment process. Remember to record any continual professional development on your CPD record.
A. Yes, you have 12 months to complete both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the assessment process.
A. No, the candidate is responsible for developing their own fire door inspection template, or sourcing appropriate software to record their fire door inspections on.
A. The FDIS Certificate Inspector approval is for the individual only, as each individual operating under the FDIS Competent Person Certification Scheme, must be assessed to ensure they meet the required standard.
A. Yes, all approved FDIS Certificated Inspectors are listed on the Approved FDIS Inspectors tab of the FDIS website https://fdis.co.uk/approved-fdis-inspector/
A. Please visit the FDIS website for costs https://fdis.co.uk/fdis-fire-door-inspector/
A. No, you pay for the application fee first. Once your application has been approved you will pay for Stage 1 and once you pass Stage 1, you will pay for Stage 2.
A. All candidates have two attempts to pass Stage 1. If you are unsuccessful with your second attempt you will need to carry out some further CPD for a minimum period of 6 months before reapplying.
A. Yes, all approved FDIS Certificated Inspectors are required to follow the FDIS scheme rules, as laid out in the FDIS Scheme Directives.
A. Yes, but you will need to address the actions outlined in your deferral letter before reapplying.
A. All approved FDIS inspectors are reassessed every three years.
A. All approved FDIS Certificated inspectors are subject to an annual fee and must submit a copy of their CPD record and an inspection report, a minimum of annually for quality assurance checks.
A. If you cannot find the answer to your question in the frequently asked questions, please contact the team via email info@fdis.co.uk, or by telephone on 0203 9784962.
