RiskUKNovember2017

FIRE SAFETY
“The professional
qualifications consist
of a range of
competencies which
provide a guide to the
skills and knowledge
expected of fire alarm
system technicians
across the industry”
Time to qualify in fire
detection and alarm systems
The Fire Industry Association is pleased to offer a series of qualifications
developed by its own nationally-regulated Awarding Organisation for the
fire detection and alarm sector (namely the Fire Industry Association
Awarding Organisation). Ian Moore, CEO of the FIA, explains in detail
The qualifications have been produced in
consultation with industry leaders and
employers, matching the needs of the
industry with what learners need to understand.
We’ve worked with reference to the National
Occupational Standards, current UK legislation
and published standards, along with Codes of
Practice and industry Best Practice, to give
learners the opportunity to expand their
knowledge and understanding in a format that’s
in-depth and delivered under expert guidance.
If you’re looking to gain qualifications and
training for any part of the fire industry, the Fire
Industry Association (FIA) can assist. Each year,
we train over 4,500 delegates and boast an
impressive pass rate of over 93%.
We’re very proud to present our new range of
nationally-recognised formal qualifications.
These are equivalent to an A-Level and are the
new professional standard for the fire industry.
The qualifications are brought to you by our
team of experienced and dedicated trainers with
whom over 35,000 delegates have trained and
learned across the last decade.
The professional qualifications consist of a
range of competencies which provide a guide to
the skills and knowledge expected of fire alarm
system technicians across the industry. We’ve
worked with a range of experts and consulted
with employers to form a new regime of study
that will provide any delegate – whether new to
their job role or perhaps more experienced –
with a greater depth of understanding.
The new professional qualifications are
designed for anyone at any stage of their career
in the fire detection and alarm sector – from
maintainers and installers through to design
and commissioning-focused individuals.
We’ve undertaken extensive research,
listened to what employers in the fire sector
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