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Course Overview

Course Overview

Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Technicians design, install, commission and maintain electronic systems in and outside simple and complex premises to protect individuals, homes and properties from risk and danger.

Systems include fire, security and emergency systems to detect intrusion, provide surveillance, monitor and control access to buildings, properties and sites or to detect fire and emergencies.

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Qualification

Qualification
Non regulated provision, Level 3, Engineering

English and Maths GCSE's grades 4/C or above or equivalent. Individual employers may have their own higher entry requirements.

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On an apprenticeship programme, you will learn and develop a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours.

These include:

• Understand different communication styles, how to communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner and how to adapt communication style to suit different situations

• Understand installation and testing techniques for electrical and electronic components, equipment and control systems for fire, emergency and security systems

• Know fundamental principles and quality processes associated with industry/company codes of practices

• Contribute to the application of design, planning, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, fault diagnosis, service and repair and electrical and electronic techniques on fire, emergency and security systems

• Take responsibility for own work and safety and welfare of others

• Operate a range of ICT equipment and systems to store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive digital data

• Positive can-do attitude

• Honesty and integrity

• Dependable and responsible

In addition to the core skills, knowledge and behaviour requirements, apprentices must choose one of the following pathways:

• Fire

• Security

• Fire and Emergency

• Fire and Security

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As part of the apprenticeship there is a dedicated off the job learning requirement. This is a minimum of 6 hours per week for the duration of the apprenticeship. This could include:

Role development:

• Observing colleagues

• Receiving mentoring

• Shadowing

• Training

Programme Development:

• Teaching or learning the theory related to their roles

• Coursework

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On completion of this standard, apprentices can progress into a wide range of employment opportunities or further education.

Typical Job Roles: Alarm Installer, Fire and Alarm Engineer, Emergency Systems Installer, Security Systems Engineer

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THL3SFESS
Level 3
Monday
02/09/2024
27/06/2025
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