FDM Training & Development Celebrates Two Nominations At The 2026 National Fenestration Awards
Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) Training and Development is proud to have been announced as a finalist in the Training Company of the Year and Managing Director of the Year categories at this year’s National Fenestration Awards, which will take place on the 24th of October at The Doncaster Racecourse and Hilton Garden Inn. Since the state-of-the-art training centre opened its doors in February 2024, FDM have trained over 1,500 professionals, from architects and installers to landlords and responsible persons, and has forged partnerships with 60 leading industry collaborators. Founded to meet the growing need for high-quality fire door training, FDM Training and Development ensures professionals across the sector have the skills and confidence they need to meet evolving fire safety regulations. Nicola John, FDM’s Managing Director, comments: ‘We’re thrilled to be a finalist in this year’s NFA awards, as it really shows the support and encouragement we have as a training centre from everyone across the fenestration sector and how much practical training and competence are valued. The NFAs are key industry awards as winners are chosen by the votes of peers, customers, and colleagues.’ FDM is the largest quality-based, practical fire door training centre in the UK, providing hands- on training, accredited courses, and regulated qualifications open to everyone in the supply chain. Those undertaking training at the centre benefit from practical and supportive fire door training from vocational trainers, combined with thorough assessment to ensure life-saving competence.
Unlocking confidence and competency Along with six in-person fire door GQA-accredited courses and two Level 2 NVQs, the training academy offers two GQA and National Skills Centre-developed Level 3 Diplomas for those who want to gain a formal qualification that evidences their professional ability and supports compliance with regulatory requirements. The Level 3 Diploma in Inspection of Fire Resistant Doorsets is a 65-credit qualification comprising 12 units and 313 guided learning hours, certifying individuals to carry out non-invasive inspections with clear emphasis on legislative compliance and practical assessment in live or simulated environments. The Level 3 Diploma in Installation of Fire-Resistant Doorsets comprises 11 core units, 4 optional units, and 226 guided learning hours, certifying installers as competent to install fire- resistant doorsets in line with current legislation and best practice. With another GQA Level 3 Diploma in Maintenance of Fire-Resistant Doorsets due to launch later this year, FDM will continue to expand its portfolio of vocational qualifications to support the industry and meet evolving regulatory requirements. Their nominations are a testament to their commitment to building a safer, more compliant future. Nicola continues, ‘FDM has an incredible team of friendly and knowledgeable professionals who are all committed to positive change, helping to improve safety standards and building confidence and clarity around compliance requirements in a very interactive, hands-on environment’. To vote for FDM Training and development, visit fenestrationawards.co.uk, or to discover more about the training academy, visit fdmltd.co.uk.
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