Curso de especialización en inspección y auditoría de instalaciones de protección contra incendios

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  • AREA OF KNOWLEDGE: Fire Protection FORMAT: Online - Live Classes. DURATION: 60 hours (2.4 ECTS) DATES: Start: October 6, 2025 - End: November 14, 2025. After the enrollment period ends, it is possible to complete the training program in a flexible format. SESSIONS: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (Spanish time). Attendance is not mandatory; sessions will be recorded and available on the virtual platform. TARGET AUDIENCE:
  • Inspectors from Authorized Control Bodies (OCA).
  • Risk management departments of industrial companies.
  • Professionals from Insurance and Reinsurance companies, Engineers, Underwriters, Claims Managers, Brokers, and Agents.
  • Professionals from expert appraisal firms.
  • Professionals in the fields of engineering, architecture, fire protection, and related areas who require training in fire protection audits and inspections.
  • Public administration officials responsible for the review and inspection of fire protection systems.
  • Maintenance managers in charge of large-scale fire protection systems.
  • Recent graduates or students in their final years of study who wish to begin their professional career in fire protection audits and inspections.
  • GOALS

  • This Specialization Course aims to provide students with comprehensive and qualified training in the area of fire protection system inspections and audits. Each of the four modules provides the fundamental knowledge necessary for conducting audits, inspections, and evaluations of fire protection systems, including aspects related to regulatory compliance, design, performance, implementation, maintenance, and more. The specific objectives of this Specialization Course are as follows:
  • To introduce students to the fundamentals and key concepts related to fire protection system inspections and audits, establishing the theoretical and practical foundations of the course.
  • To train students in the required document review for inspection and audit processes, equipping them with the tools and technical criteria for critical analysis.
  • To define and analyze in detail all the key aspects of visual inspection, technical checks, and testing of different systems, including on-site fire risk assessment and aspects related to human safety.
  • Identify the most frequent errors in the design, installation, and operation of systems, with particular emphasis on their detection during inspection and audit procedures.
  • Provide students with the fundamental technical knowledge necessary to identify, assess, and document these errors and deficiencies.
  • Determine the main documentary elements to be generated as a result of the inspection and audit process, which will depend on its objective.
  • Apply each of the concepts and procedures analyzed during the training program from a practical perspective.
  • METHODOLOGY AND EVALUATION

    La metodología de trabajo y estudio es plenamente online, permitiendo al alumno tanto el aprovechamiento de las clases virtuales como la flexbilidad de poder avanzar según su disponibilidad a través de la plataforma virtual.

    PROGRAM

    This Specialization Course consists of four modules, which cover the most important aspects of fire protection system inspections and audits. Module 1. Fire Protection System Inspection and Audits. 1.1 Introduction and General Concepts. 1.2 Regulatory Framework. 1.3 Types of Inspections and Audits. 1.4 Stages of the Inspection and Audit. 1.5 Required Equipment. 1.6 Defect Characterization. 1.7 The Site Visit. Module 2. Document Review. 2.1 Required Preliminary Documentation. 2.2 Document Review Process. 2.3 Elements to Review: 2.3.1 Legal and Regulatory Aspects. 2.3.2 Activities and Processes. 2.3.3 Projects. 2.3.4 Authorized Control Body Inspections. 2.3.5 Insurance Company Recommendations. 2.3.6 Other. Module 3. Visual inspection, technical checks, and tests to be carried out during the inspection and audit process. Analysis of common errors and failures. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Review and evaluation of fire risk. 3.3 Fire detection and alarm systems. 3.4 Manual fire suppression systems. 3.4.1 Fire extinguishers. 3.4.2 Dry riser. 3.4.3 Fire hose reels. 3.4.4 Hydrants. 3.5 Automatic fire suppression systems. 3.5.1 Automatic sprinklers. 3.5.2 Water spray. 3.5.3 Water mist. 3.5.4 Foam. 3.5.5 Gaseous agents. 3.6 Water supply. 3.7 Smoke control systems. 3.8 Passive fire protection. 3.9 Photoluminescent signage. Module 4. Documentation to be generated during the inspection and audit process. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Checklists. 4.3 Report and minutes. 4.4 Improvement proposals.

    DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

  • Upon completion of the program, you will receive two certifications issued by two different entities:
  • ESSIIF's own certificate.
  • Isabel I University certificate.
  • PRICES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

  • PRICE: 460 euros (368 euros with a 20% scholarship). Payment options: 1 or 2 installments. Applicable discounts:
  • 20% direct scholarship for new enrollments.
  • 5% discount for payment in one installment.
  • For group enrollments, additional discounts will be applied depending on each case. The above discounts can be combined.
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