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Level 3 Practical Fire Alarm Installation

This course teaches delegates how to install and maintain fire alarm systems and gain a recognised BTEC Level 3 qualification.

Agenda

The course content covers the following: 
  • Understanding the role of the inspectorates 
  • Who should carry out risk assessments 
  • Acceptable sound levels using bells or sounders 
  • Understanding wire-free equipment and when to use it 
  • Understanding the operation of different devices 
  • Power including designing POE requirements 
  • Installation (Theory and Practical) ΓÇô conventional and analogue addressable systems 
  • Remote signalling options 
  • Zone isolators and when to fit them 
  • How to correctly calculate battery time  
  • Health and safety considerations 
  • Emergency lighting systems 
  • Understanding the Regulatory Reform Order 
  • Fire alarm system design ΓÇô detection types, zones sound level requirements 
  • Industry standards and how to apply them 
  • Variation orders and what they mean 
  • Installing smoke/Heat detectors/Smoke beams  
  • Interfacing with access control 
  • Understanding how a system should be zoned 
  • Programming addressable systems 
  • How to limit unwatched activations  
  • Hands on workshop activities

Course Aims

This hands-on training course is ideal for installation companies or individuals looking to enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of addressable fire alarm systems. Delivered in line with best-practice techniques and BS5839 Part 1, the course offers practical experience and expert guidance throughout. 

Typical delegates include fire system engineers and supervisors who want to improve their knowledge of integrating fire alarms with other systems such as access control and fire shutters. We also welcome those already working in other areas of technology who are looking to expand their skillset by moving into fire alarm installation. 

Training is delivered using real systems, allowing you to apply what you learn in a practical setting. With support from experienced trainers, the course aims to equip delegates to gain relevant, useful knowledge that can be applied immediately in the field. 

Upon successful completion, youΓÇÖll earn a BTEC Level 3 Certificate, an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise. This course also contributes towards your application for the Certified Technical Security Professional Register.

Certification

BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award with no expiry. 

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for individuals and organisations looking to build or enhance their skills in fire alarm installation. 

ItΓÇÖs particularly suited to: 
  • Fire system engineers and technicians 
  • Supervisors overseeing fire system installations who want a better understanding of system integration (e.g with access control and fire shutters) 
  • Installers from other technical backgrounds looking to expand into fire alarm installation 
  • Employers seeking to upskill their teams in line with BS 5839-1 standards

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