Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician
Protecting People, Property & Businesses
Why Choose This Apprenticeship?
Train to design, install, and maintain life-saving fire, emergency, and security systems – keeping homes, businesses, and public spaces safe. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, learning how to install and maintain systems like:
🔥 Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
🏠 Intruder Alarms & Access Control
🎥 CCTV & Video Surveillance
What You’ll Learn:
- Install and maintain electronic safety systems
- Diagnose and repair faults
- Work with the latest security tech and data protocols
- Ensure safety compliance and meet industry regulations
- Communicate with clients and on-site teams
Health and safety awareness on-site and in the workplace
Safely isolate systems before maintenance or installation
Apply core electrical principles to fire and security systems
Take over and upgrade existing security and fire systems
Survey sites and design compliant, effective system layouts
Training Structure:
The apprenticeship typically lasts 2 and a half years, followed by an End-Point Assessment (EPA) period. Apprentices will attend face-to-face training sessions on block release, providing a balance of on-the-job learning and structured classroom support.
In addition, unique to Skills for Security apprentices, you will also gain access to Skills On-Demand. This gives you unlimited, on-demand opportunities to learn advanced technical training above the basic requirements of the apprenticeship.
Career Pathways:
Post apprenticeship, you can go on to become:
- Fire System Engineer
- Security Systems Technician
- Alarm Installer
- CCTV Specialist
- Plus many more exciting job roles!
What you gain after completion:
- Level 3 Advanced Technical Apprenticeship
- Electro-technical certification ID Card showing qualification status
- Ability to apply for an ECS Gold card
- Ability to apply for ENG Tech TMIET registration via the IET
End-Point Assessment (EPA):
To complete the apprenticeship, apprentices will:
✅ Complete a Practical Assessment
✅ Sit a Multiple-Choice Test
✅ Attend a Portfolio-Based Interview
The demand for skilled fire and security professionals is growing – secure your future in a high-demand industry and start building your career today!