Fire emergency and security systems technician
Level 3 · AdvancedConstruction and the built environment 3 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A Fire Emergency and Security Systems Technician apprenticeship trains you to design, install, commission, maintain, and repair fire detection and alarm systems, as well as electronic security systems such as CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms. You will work across a variety of commercial, industrial, and residential premises to protect life and property. This standard leads to specialist technician and project management roles within the fire and security industry.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Types of fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems
Electronic security systems - CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms
Relevant British Standards and statutory compliance requirements
Cable installation, containment, and testing techniques
System commissioning, handover, and documentation
Fault diagnosis and repair of installed systems
Health and safety including working at height and with electrics
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Install fire alarm panels, detectors, and call points
Fit and configure CCTV cameras and recording equipment
Install access control systems and intruder alarms
Commission systems and carry out acceptance testing
Carry out planned preventive maintenance visits
Diagnose and repair faults on installed systems
Complete installation and compliance documentation
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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