Fire & Gas Practitioner FGP
The FGP program offers a globally recognised and independently certified training course which will result in a certification of competence in Fire and Gas Detection Technology, Design and Mapping.
About the training
When it comes to Fire and Gas Detection design and mapping, compliance is critical. Navigating through the nuances of differing design standards while carrying out mapping studies can often be a challenging task and that is exactly why we believe competence and training are crucial.
The FGP program offers a globally recognised and independently certified training course which will result in a certification of competence in Fire and Gas Detection Technology, Design and Mapping. The course consists of a training course and an exam set by 3rd party examination and certification body, exida®.
Upon passing the exam, participants shall be awarded a 3rd party certificate of competence in F&G Mapping, which is crucial in demonstrating competence in the design of F&G Detection systems. This exam is entirely independent of the training provider, and as such carries unique credibility in demonstrating competence.
Since its inception, Micropack has trained and certified hundreds of engineers and safety professionals around the globe. FGP is now the trusted fire and gas detection safety program for the likes of the Health and Safety Executive, Lloyds Register, Wood, BP, Worley, DNVGL, and Draeger amongst many others.
By becoming an FGP you join a growing community of Safety Professionals who have a common goal of delivering safe, compliant, and effective fire and gas detection systems.
2025 Training Dates
4-6 March
3-5 June
2-4 September
2-4 December
Course content &
learning objectives
The following learning objectives are covered within the training course:
Strengths and limitations of use, and characteristics of all detector technologies
- Flame Detection: UV, UV/IR, IR, IR3, Visual
- Smoke and Heat Detection: Optical Point Smoke Detection, Ionization, Beam Detection, Aspirated Smoke Detection, CCTV Smoke Detection, Point Heat Detection; Rate of Rise, Fixed, Rate Compensated, Fusible Loop, Fire Wire.
- Gas Detection: Catalytic Bead, Toxic Gas Detection; Semi-Conductor Sensor Point, Electrochemical Cell, Open Path Laser, IR Gas Detection; Open Path and Point IR, Ultrasonic Gas Detection.
Hazard Analysis
- Fire and Gas Mapping demonstrations and tutorials using HazMap3D.
- Considerations for Fire and Gas Hazards and applying hazard grades.
- Analysis of local hazards and subsequent detector locations.
- FGP delegates will receive a copy of HazMap3D prior to course commencement. This will allow the students to complete a real-life Fire and Gas Mapping case study during the course which will give them invaluable experience to put to use in a professional capacity.
Solutions tailored to your needs. Bespoke for your environment.
Smart flame detection systems. That know when to alarm. And when not to.
For refineries.
iVFD and IR3 technologies certified by FM to detect all fire types. Because the correct detection tech is critical.
For offshore production platforms.
Unrivalled performance and false alarm immunity. Fit for purpose safety technology.
For almost-invisible hydrogen flames.
A trustworthy detector is imperative. Micropack’s FDS303H solution delivers superior performance.
For FPSOs.
Innovative technology. Prevents reflected flare radiation-related false alarms.
For tank farms.
Set a new precedent. No more tank field fire disasters.
For road and rail loading racks.
Hot CO2 emissions? Challenging weather? Hot process equipment? No fire, no alarm.
For LNG/CNG
Visual Flame Detection. Recommended by iChemE for large-scale LNG fires.
For offshore helidecks.
A challenging environment for flame detection to operate correctly and safely. Luckily, we are recognised flame and gas detection specialists.
For pipeline.
Live video. Unrivalled reliability. FDS301 is perfect for remote pipeline pumping stations.
For drilling.
False alarms can be deadly. Our technology ignores everything but fire.
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