Rutland support
Fire door training
and specification support
Helping healthcare, education and built environment professionals create safer buildings.
Rutland provides practical fire door training and specification support for everyone involved in the installation, maintenance, specification and ongoing performance of fire doors.
Designed for healthcare, education, housing and commercial environments, our training combines technical expertise with hands-on learning to help teams improve safety, compliance and confidence.
Whether you’re responsible for estates, facilities management, maintenance, installation or fire door specification, our courses provide practical guidance that can be applied immediately in the real world.
Creating safer buildings, together.
An overview of door closers for fire doors Installation training
Presented by Kelvin Hughes – Specification and Training Manager, Rutland
Ideal for:
- Councils and housing associations
- Door manufacturers and distributors
- Installation contractors
Comprehensive door closer Installation training
A 3-4 hour session covering the installation of multiple closer types, including scissor, slide arm and electromagnetic closers. Ideal for new installers or those looking to refresh their knowledge, and anyone wanting an in-depth understanding of how door closers work and the best installation methods.
Electromagnetic door closers Installation training
A 3-4 hour training course dedicated to our range of electromagnetic door closers. These products require specific installation knowledge and skills to fully deliver their full range of benefits. Ideal for experienced installers familiar with general closer installation, but requiring more targeted training on electromagnetic closers.
Why choose Rutland training?
Our training is delivered by specialists who work with manufacturers, contractors, housing providers, healthcare organisations and education estates teams every day.
Participants benefit from:
✔ Real-world practical experience
✔ Expert technical guidance
✔ Interactive learning and discussion
✔ Hands-on product installation
✔ Opportunities to solve project-specific challenges
What’s involved?
Our training courses combine technical knowledge with practical application, helping attendees understand not just what to do, but why it matters.
Depending on the course selected, attendees will learn:
✔ How door closers support fire door performance
✔ Correct installation techniques
✔ Common issues and how to avoid them
✔ Product adjustment and maintenance best practice
✔ Troubleshooting and fault finding
✔ Practical approaches to improving safety and compliance
Every course encourages questions, discussion and hands-on participation.
The benefits
Improve installation quality through greater accuracy, consistency and best practice.
Build confidence through practical learning and real-world problem solving.
Support safer, more compliant buildings through better fire door knowledge.
Benefit from expert guidance and practical advice from Rutland specialists.
Participant feedback
Probably the most comprehensive fire door hardware training course available!
Kelvin explained everything in a very clear way. I left the training session feeling confident and well-equipped to handle those common fire doors issue raised by residents.
After the training, I feel like I properly understand how a closer works, and I was surprised at how much difference small changes can make. Thanks Rutland!
Sector-specific courses
Enquire about customised trainingHealthcare: Installing and maintaining door controls for optimum performance Installation training
Our training sessions ensure door controls are correctly installed, maintained, and adjusted for safety – protecting lives in the event of fire while ensuring smooth everyday use through practical, tailored learning.
Housing: Installing and maintaining door controls for optimum performance Installation training
Our training sessions ensure door controls are correctly installed, maintained, and adjusted for safety – protecting lives in the event of fire while ensuring smooth everyday use through practical, tailored learning.