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Developing Skilled Fire & Security Technicians
Designed for individuals looking to begin a career in the fire, emergency, and security systems industry, this apprenticeship develops the practical skills, technical knowledge, and professional behaviours needed to become a competent Fire or Security Systems Technician.
Through hands-on, workplace-based learning, apprentices gain experience in installing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing a range of life safety and security systems, including fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting, access control, and electronic security solutions.
Address industry skills shortages
This programme provides a cost-effective way to develop skilled technicians, address industry skills shortages, and build a pipeline of qualified talent. For learners, it offers a clear pathway into a rewarding and growing sector, with the opportunity to gain valuable experience, industry-recognised qualifications, and long-term career prospects.
By combining real-world experience with industry-relevant training, apprentices develop the expertise needed to help protect people, property, and critical infrastructure while supporting the future growth of the fire and security industry.
Why choose this programme?
The Fire, Emergency & Security Systems apprenticeship has been developed in partnership with industry employers to reflect the skills required in today’s workplace. Combining technical training with practical experience, the programme focuses on developing competent technicians who can work safely, professionally, and effectively across a range of fire, emergency, and security systems.
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Start date: November 2026
Course Duration: up to 36 months
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Apprentices will work towards the Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Apprenticeship standard at level 3.
On completion, learners may be eligible to apply for the ECS FESS Systems Technician card in their chosen pathway and can further broaden their expertise by undertaking additional training across both fire and security systems.
Throughout the apprenticeship, learners will complete apprenticeship assessment activities (formerly End-Point Assessment) designed to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard.
Assessment may take place throughout the programme and can include a range of methods, depending on the apprenticeship standard. These may include projects, professional discussions, presentations, observations and other assessment activities.
We work closely with our learners and employers throughout the programme to support apprentices in reaching their full potential and achieving the highest grade possible, including distinctions where these are available within the apprenticeship standard.
Apprentices will learn how to install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot a range of fire, emergency, and security systems while developing the technical knowledge needed to work safely and effectively within the industry.
The programme covers a range of technical and professional skills, including:
This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in the fire, emergency, and security systems sector. Apprentices develop the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to progress into specialist technician roles, supporting the installation, maintenance, and servicing of critical safety and security systems.
The programme can also support progression into supervisory, project management, or leadership roles as experience and responsibilities grow.
A new Scheme of Work (SOW) has been devised with the aim of being able to more effectively support all learners through their apprenticeships.
Rather than applying a ‘3-year approach’ (1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year), the SOW has been broken down into 5 separate stages. Each stage allows the opportunity to fully assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) of an individual learner and to be able to accurately gauge and verify a learner’s progress and current competence levels.
This is achieved through ‘end-of-phase’ assessments – which test and measure KSBs, at an earlier stage focusing more on knowledge and behaviours to embed these as early as possible, with some skills criteria, as the programme moves on the focus on practical skills assessments at the end of phases verifies learning and competence.
Hiring a FESS apprentice is a smart investment in your future workforce, helping you develop skilled, competent technicians who are trained to your standards, support business growth, and contribute to long-term operational success.
Bring fresh perspectives, new ideas, and a strong willingness to learn into your team, helping to drive innovation, strengthen capability, and support future business growth.
Help build a motivated, future-ready workforce with the skills, knowledge, and ambition to support long-term business growth, workforce sustainability, and organisational.
We can upskill existing employees by enrolling them onto a FESS apprenticeship or if you’re looking to grow your business, we can recruit an apprentice on your behalf.
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