- Framework:
- Fire and Security
- Level:
- 3
Fire and Security Systems Technicians 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 those to detect intrusion, provide surveillance, monitor and control access to buildings, properties and sites or to detect fire and emergencies.
Electrical safety is an important area of Technician work. On completion of their work the electrical systems must be safe to use. They must adhere to safe working practices without endangering themselves or others.
Skills include interconnection of equipment, programming, verifying performance/fault finding and testing and maintaining. Technicians will carry out planned jobs to install new systems, modify and maintain existing systems as well as respond to call-outs to repair faulty systems where they will utilise their problem solving skills.
They will take a professional approach to customer service skills which include being presentable, tidy and respectful as they can often find themselves working in and outside customers’ homes as well as in and outside business premises.
It is important for Fire and Security Systems Technicians to be able to work independently or as part of a team and use their knowledge and skills to ensure systems have been appropriately selected and installed and maintained to professional industry standards, often without any supervision, and done so in a safe, efficient and economical manner to minimise waste.
Pathway options and levels
Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems - Level 3
Supports the role of a Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems worker.
Further information
Duration
Level 3: 30 months
Progression routes
Level 3: On successful completion of this Apprenticeship in Fire and Security Systems Installation an apprentice will be furnished with the skills and knowledge, and have the qualifications to:
- Apply for the FESS Technician Gold card via ECS at https://www.ecscard.org.uk/
- Apply for registration with the Engineering Council at Engineering Technician (EngTech) level
- Progress to relevant Level 4/5 qualifications e.g. Building Services Engineering Technology & Project Management or Foundation Degree in Engineering
- Progress in their career with further training into such job roles as Technician, Designer, Estimator, Project Manager, Site/Workshop Supervisor/ Manager, Chartered Engineer, Sales Engineer or Commercial Manager.
Qualifications
Level 3: NVQ Diploma/Diploma in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems.
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 3
Level 3: Suitable for learners who:
- are aged 16+ currently working in the trade area
- have passed all relevant sector specific entry assessments (where appropriate)
- may have achieved one or more of the following (or recognised equivalent):
- Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment qualification at Level 2
- Progression in Building Services Engineering qualification at Level 2
- Welsh Baccalaureate National Diploma
- GCSE grade A-C in each of the following:- a communication subject, maths and either a science or technical-based subject (e.g. Design & Technology, Electronics etc)
- GCSE grade A*-C in WJEC GCSE Built Environment
- Level 2 'Access to Building Services Engineering' qualification
No individual should be refused access to an initial assessment on the basis of educational qualifications alone.
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