Hot Work Card in English

Get your official Hot Work Card easily and quickly. The training provides you with the necessary skills to carry out hot work safely and ensures that you meet the qualification requirements on worksites.

The Hot Work Card is mandatory for anyone who performs work at temporary hot work sites where sparks, open flames or heat are generated (e.g. welding, cutting and metal grinding), or who works as a hot work fire watch. A Hot Work Card issued in Finland is also accepted as such in Norway and Denmark.

Training Details and Format

• Duration: 1 day (8 h), from 8:00 to 16:00
• Programme: Theory instruction, practical fire-extinguishing exercise and final exam
• Training location: Lämmittäjänkatu 4 B, Helsinki OR Kivipelto 2 A, Jyväskylä
• Language: The training is provided in Finnish, with support available in English. The final exam can be taken in Finnish, Arabic, Russian or English.
• Validity: The card is valid for 5 years (renewed by completing the 8-hour training again)

The Training Includes:

• Safe performance of hot work and relevant legislation
• Identifying hazards and assessing risks at the workplace
• Employee responsibilities, obligations and safety measures
• Procedures in the event of an accident
• Practical fire-extinguishing exercise

The course follows the objectives and programme for hot work training approved by the Hot Work Committee of the Finnish National Rescue Association (SPEK).

How to Get Your Hot Work Card:

1. Register for a suitable training course
2. Attend the training day and complete the exam and practical fire-extinguishing exercise
3. Receive your card: You will receive a temporary certificate immediately after the training (valid for 1 month), and the official Hot Work Card will be sent by post within 3 weeks.

For companies, we also offer payment by invoice (e-invoice or email invoice).

After purchasing the training, you will receive a receipt by email.