Hot work online course
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Learn fire safety when performing hot work
Take an interactive, film-based and easy-to-understand hot work course at your convenience! This Hot Work online course includes a digital textbook, workbook and digital certificate.
What is Hot Work?
Hot work is defined as work involving the use of tools and equipment that generate sparks and/or heat that can cause a fire. Hot work includes the use of open and hidden flames, hot air, welding, cutting and grinding equipment.
Hot Work Online Courses: Interactive and Available at Your Convenience
Experience a film-based and easy-to-understand hot work online course that you can take anywhere, anytime. Our online course is designed to be easy to complete on a PC, tablet or smartphone, without the need for special technical skills.
This Hot Work online course includes a digital textbook, workbook and digital certificate. The certificate is issued by the Norwegian Fire Protection Association and is valid for 5 years.
Practical firefighting exercise
The instructor for practical extinguishing exercises can be:
- Approved instructor in the "Fire protection when performing hot work" scheme
- Firefighter with expertise in conducting practical firefighting exercises
- A qualified person with expertise in conducting practical firefighting exercises
Learn more about practical firefighting exercises here
Submission of completed practical firefighting exercise:
After completing the online course, the practical fire extinguishing exercise must be carried out, and the completed documentation form must be sent to post@gtmkompetanse.no .
Submission must be made within 3 months of completing the online course in order to have the course approved.
Important: Submissions after this deadline will result in the course not being passed, and a new course must be completed in its entirety.
Exam
Online courses in hot work include a final exam with immediate results and up to three completion attempts.
Approved by the Norwegian Fire Protection Association
This online course in hot work is approved by the Norwegian Fire Protection Association and complies with the latest safety regulations.
Hot work online course includes, among other things:
- Certification scheme
- Risk assessment
- Current regulations
- Fire and Explosion Protection Act
- Insurance company requirements
- Equipment and workplace hazards
- Fire and extinguishing theory
- Behavior in case of fire
- Fire in clothing
- Dangers of using gas
- First aid
Certificate requirements
Pass the theoretical exam and document a firefighting exercise within 3 months.
This online course in hot works includes a digital textbook, workbook and digital certificate, valid for 5 years.
Nordic Compatibility Table
| Certificate Issuer | Norway | Finland | Denmark | Sweden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian certificate (Hot Work) | ✓ OK | ✕ Invalid* | ✓ OK | ✕ Invalid* |
| Finnish certificate (Hot Work) | ✓ OK | ✓ OK | ✓ OK | ✕ Invalid* |
| Danish certificate (Hot Work) | Valid (except roofing) | ✕ Invalid* | ✓ OK | ✕ Invalid* |
| Danish certificate (Roofing) | Roofing only | ✕ Invalid* | Roofing only | ✕ Invalid* |
| Swedish certificate (Hot Work) | ✓ OK | ✕ Invalid* | ✓ OK | ✓ OK |
Sweden: Certificates issued before 01.07.2023 are valid until expiry date.
Finland: Certificates issued before 01.01.2026 are valid until expiry date.
* Validity may be limited by national requirements and insurance terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Hot Work"?
Tasks using tools that generate sparks or heat, such as welding, grinding, or open flames.
When do I get access?
Normally within 30 minutes. Login details will be sent directly to your email so you can start immediately.
Is the fire exercise mandatory?
Yes. Documentation of the practical exercise must be sent to us within 3 months of course completion.
Info about exercise →Deadlines and certification?
Started courses must be completed within 30 days. The certification is approved by the Norwegian Fire Protection Association.
Read regulations →How does the exam work?
Online course at your own pace. You have up to three attempts to pass the theoretical exam.
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