National Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Level 4)

This qualification is for technicians in the fire protection industry, whose work involves installation and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems. All standards listed are required.

The qualification covers skills and knowledge in the following areas:
. fire protection principles and industry knowledge;
. electrical principles and safety;
. electronic fault finding;
. installation, commissioning, and servicing of fire detection and alarm systems;
. first aid, resuscitation and safe working practices;
. literacy and numeracy skills;
. communications and report writing.

The qualification can typically be achieved in the course of a three to four-year traineeship or apprentice programme and may lead on to the National Diploma in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Certification of Fire Safety Systems) (Level 5) [Ref: 0867]. People who have completed the National Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Testing) (Level 3) [Ref: 0862] and wish to progress to installation work, will already have significant credits towards this qualification.

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