National Training Academy launched for fire-stopping training at ROCKWOOL UK site
Iain Hoey
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Training academy launch at Hams Hall
ROCKWOOL UK has launched a national Training Academy for construction and building safety professionals at its West Midlands global centre of excellence for fire-stopping.
The company said the purpose-built Academy will deliver best practice learning and practical, hands-on training around the use and application of its products for construction professionals, including specifiers, installers and fire engineers, as well as estate managers from the public and private sectors.
Fire-stopping courses are due to begin in January, with further topics being added through 2026.
The facility is described as providing expert-led practical sessions alongside specification and installation guidance aimed at supporting building performance, compliance and safety.
Course structure and content
The one-day fire-stopping course has been designed so it can be delivered to meet the attendee’s level of experience, whether they are a novice, intermediate or advanced professional.
Ben Peach, Product and Technical Solutions Director at ROCKWOOL UK and Ireland, said: “Designed by ROCKWOOL’s in-house experts, the Training Academy will provide guidance and hands-on experience to help people make informed choices around building design and performance.
“It provides a dedicated environment to strengthen technical knowledge and develop practical experience of working with ROCKWOOL products.”
Registration and online hub
Nick Wilson, Managing Director of ROCKWOOL UK and Ireland, said: “As the industry continues to adapt to the changes brought about by the Building Safety Act, ROCKWOOL is committed to supporting best practice and our education and training initiatives are key to that.
“We’re very pleased to deepen this commitment with the launch of the Training Academy and looking forward to welcoming partners to our flagship facility at Hams Hall.”
Organisations can register their interest in attending a course or sign up to receive updates as new courses are introduced via the Training Academy’s online hub.