Overview

Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System Engineers design, install, commission, handover, maintain and repair life safety systems including automatic fire alarm and detection systems, aspirating systems, evacuation and voice alarm systems, disabled refuge systems, and fire suppression systems. A fire systems engineer will work with a range of technology to make users feel safe in their homes, business and when in public spaces.

This competition has been designed to reflect the role of a fire systems engineer and the standards, laws and regulations that are expected within this industry. The competition is delivered by Skills for Security, which on behalf of the industry are responsible for the success and sustainability of the Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Skills Competition.

The skills you need to demonstrate

  • Design

  • Planning

  • Installation

  • Take over

  • Additions

  • Commissioning

  • Handover

  • Maintenance

Entry criteria

  • This is an individual Competition 
  • There are no upper age limits for those wishing to compete in this competition 
  • Competitors must be enrolled on an apprenticeship or / have completed within one year 
  • Competitors must have core competencies found in apprenticeship standard – Health and Safety, level two maths and English. 

How it works

Our competitions are open to all so please register between 27 February – 24 March 2023

The first stage of competition is a remote or online test (where applicable)

Competitors take part in competitions in venues across the UK or online

Scores are quality assured and Finalists are announced

Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals

The Finalists come together to compete in the National Finals

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