Electronic Fire and Securities

SCQF Level 6 | 3 years

As a leading training centre for electronic fire and security systems, New College Lanarkshire regularly invest in developing our Modern Apprenticeship and the methods of learning for the benefit of the security industry. Our specialist hub based at our Kirkintilloch campus allows our apprentices and industry specialists from across Scotland access to state-of-the-art equipment for training or up-skilling. In recent years the EFS MA has been updated to include areas of focus such as Fire Alarms, CCTV, Intruder Alarms, Access Control, Signalling and Networking.

Not yet in employment, why not look at our Pre Apprenticeship - Electronic Fire and Security Systems.

The recruitment and selection of Modern Apprentices is primarily the responsibility of the employer. However, the following guidance is given:

Employees may enter a Modern Apprenticeship from the age of 16. There is no upper age limit.
The Modern Apprenticeship is designed to attract high quality people to the industry. Achievement of academic qualifications is one way of assessing the suitability of applicants. However, it should be stressed that no persons should be deterred from applying for a Modern Apprenticeship because of a lack of formal educational qualifications.
App apprentices before recruitment should be able to demonstrate a basic level of maths and English at National Level 5 or equivalent.
Employers are advised to use the college pre-entry test during the recruitment process.

The following factors may also influence the selection process:

Performance during a formal interview process
References
Relevant work experience
Trial observation period
Vocational qualifications

The SVQ focuses on the practical elements of the course which students will demonstrate their understanding of in an onsite log book.

Over three years of the MA, learners will cover a range of units in the workshop, including:

Intruder Alarms - Wired, wireless and hybrid systems
Fire Alarms - Conventional and addressable systems
CCTV systems - Analogue and IP systems
Access Control Systems - Audio entry, stand-alone, networkable systems.

Once the units are covered in the workshop a student is expected to complete the same unit practically under supervision onsite with their employer. Units include:

Year 1

Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
Communicate effectively with others
Give a positive image of yourself
Prepare for the installation

Year 2

Plan the Installation
Install electronic fire and security systems
Handover Electronic fire and security systems
Survey sites for the installation of electronic fire and security systems

Year 3

Commission electronic fire and security systems
Maintain the performance of electronic fire and security systems
Diagnose and rectify faults
Test and confirm the operation of electronic fire and security systems
Audit systems

Students complete 13 log books over the course of the three year MA relevant to what they are working towards onsite and in the workshop.

To achieve the MA Award in Electronic Fire and Security Systems Level 3 from Skills for Security, candidates must successfully complete three course areas:

Personal Development Awards (PDA)
Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ)
Log Book Assessments (OneFile) - an eportfolio journal for apprenticeships

Upon successful completion, you could gain employment as a:

Fire and Security Installation Engineer
Fire and Security Service Engineer
Project/Installation Manager
Service Manager
Fire Protection Design Engineer
Fire and Security Installations Designer
Fire Risk Assessor and/or Auditor
Fire Risk Engineer

New College Lanarkshire is dedicated to supporting and enhancing your business. We consistently evaluate our curriculum to guarantee that your apprentices receive training aligned with their roles and uphold industry excellence. Begin now by filling out our short inquiry form.

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