Fire and Security Apprentice

Summary

As an apprentice with Unique Fire and Security, you will have the chance to learn and develop your skills in the installation, servicing and repair of fire and security systems. We are committed to providing a comprehensive training program that will equip you with the necessary knowledge and qualifications to become a successful Technician.

Annual wage: £14,144 a year
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Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday; shifts to be confirmed.
42 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 October
Duration: 3 Years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Key Responsibilities:

Install new fire and security systems in accordance with company requirements
Oversee installation projects from start to finish
Conduct servicing and repairs on various security systems, including Advanced, Gent, Apollo, Hochiki, Texecom, Galaxy, Menvier, Hikvision, Dahua, Avigilon, TDSi, Integra, and Paxton
Complete paperwork and reports accurately and in a timely manner
Attend reactive calls and breakdowns, performing general maintenance work and fault rectification

Where you’ll work

Unit 36

Threemilestone Industrial Estate, Threemilestone

Truro

TR4 9LD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Your training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with safety legislation, codes of practice, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and apply control measures.

Complete functionality tests of systems and components during commissioning systems.

Apply and implement system design, planning and installations including additional components to existing systems.

Carry out takeover procedure, diagnose and repair faults.

Operate ICT equipment and systems to store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive digital data and electronic information.

Comply with environmental and sustainability, regulations and standards.

Complete functionality tests of systems and components during handover of systems.

Carries out risk assessments.

Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers using sector specific terminology.

Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as part of a team. Consult and engage with occupants or others who are or could be affected by work (for example vulnerable, older, and disabled people) and respond appropriately.

Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology through written means.

Plan and install systems cabling.

Carry out maintenance activities on fire detection and alarm systems and their components.

Carry out maintenance activities on intrusion alarm, access control, video surveillance (CCTV) and their components.

Your training plan

Training and Qualifications:

As part of your apprenticeship with Unique Fire and Security, you will undertake the Fire Emergency and Security Systems Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. This comprehensive training program combines workplace learning with regular college attendance at Yeovil College.

Year 1- 10 block weeks
Year 2- 6 Block weeks
Year 3 - 4 Block weeks

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in the fire emergency and security systems technician standard. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will be awarded the Fire Emergency and Security Systems Technician qualification.

Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9 (A-C))
Maths (grade 4-9 (A-C))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

You must have the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces due to the nature of the work (training will be provided). Unique Fire and Security is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

About this company

We’re BAFE registered and SSAIB certificated with an unblemished record on Checkatrade. Protection is our main priority. Whether it’s deterring criminals with the presence of our burglar alarm systems, capturing key evidence with our CCTV cameras, or detecting the early stages of a fire with our smoke detectors. All our systems are installed by our qualified and trained installation staff with the utmost professionalism and proficiency. Our customers and governing bodies approve of the service we give, our accreditations and testimonials show this, and we’re incredibly proud. We started small in 2010 and have grown year-on-year ever since. It’s our fresh, customer-centric approach to fire and security installation services that makes us so Unique.

http://www.uniquefireandsecurity.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon completing the apprenticeship, we will provide further training opportunities, including the FIA Fire Alarm course, BAFE extinguisher training, and FIA Emergency Lighting training. These additional certifications will ensure that you possess all the knowledge required to become a fully qualified Fire and Security Engineer of the future.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Vicki Davey

studentrecruitment@yeovil.ac.uk

01935845561

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000271832.

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Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 2 October at 11:59pm)

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