In alternative terms: investing energy into learning new things will pay dividends in the long run.
In the world of fire protection, legislation is changed, standards are updated and new technologies emerge periodically. New research is conducted, giving us all new information and best practice. Heck, some of this stuff updates every other year or so.
Professional development and commitment to lifelong learning is what helps us to broaden our horizons and advance our careers, even develop our businesses (if you’re one of those folks who owns your own one, or you plan to do so in the future).
Anyway, to cut to the chase: here are 13 other reasons why fire systems installers should book onto one of our fire detection and alarm qualifications.
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In the service industry, building an excellent reputation built on trust and expertise is vital to get those recommendations and further business.
New skills = more abilities = more areas of work = more money.
Thousands of people have started along the qualification pathway. Best not to get left behind.
Be proud of that achievement. Show your customers and impress them.
The Hackitt report – which came about after the Grenfell Tower incident – heavily criticises the industry for a ‘lack of competency’. Governments, Councils, and other key decision makers are looking more closely at the competence of individuals in the industry.
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The courses have been written by experts in the industry who have carried out extensive research into the topic areas to bring you the latest and most accurate information.
The FIA partners with the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to carry out research into areas such as multi-sensor detectors, false alarms, and whether the age of the detector makes a difference. That means our courses are packed with information you won’t find anywhere else.
When you study with the FIA, you get far more than a brief overview. We go into great detail to ensure you (or your staff, if you’re booking them on) become an expert in a chosen specialist area.
FIA Trainers all have thorough knowledge of the course materials and years of experience in the industry, meaning that learners can get their questions answered. We can help learners to develop their understanding and apply what they’ve learnt to the exam.
Pick up tips and useful pieces of information that can be used right away on site.
Learn where to look in the Standards for further information, be able to understand and resolve fire detection and alarm problems, and satisfy customers with high quality work.
Bring those new ideas and best practice into everything you and your staff do.
Increase your trustworthiness in the eyes of your potential customers, who may be looking for a company they can rely and depend on to fulfil their fire alarm needs.
Convinced yet? Here are the courses…
Provides an understanding of the basic principles of fire detection and alarm system standards, giving the candidate the foundation knowledge in fire detection and alarm systems. Staff that have successfully completed this unit can progress to the advanced units of the qualification pathway. Additionally, you will receive the unit manuals to take away for reference.
Learners who pass this unit can progress to the other units in the qualification pathway.
An understanding of health and safety and how it relates to fire detection and alarm systems.
For employers – it saves you having to do the health and safety training yourself and puts learners in the hands of experts who can advise.
An understanding of the environmental issues and how it relates to fire detection and alarm systems, such as Environmental Law, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), and Waste Management.
Learners successfully completing this unit will be able to install and test new systems that are compliant with current legislative and regulatory requirements.
The FIA AO Level 3 in Fire Detection and Alarm Commissioning Theory and Regulatory Requirements is intended to provide technicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to commission Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems.
Technicians will understand the specific requirements of current and relevant UK legislation, alongside other associated standards, the technologies available and their application, through to certificating the
commissioning and record keeping and handing the systems and associated documentation over to the end user.
Learners successfully completing this unit will be able to carry out periodic servicing and maintenance of an existing Fire Detection and Alarm System. Learners will be able to ensure that the work carried out and the system remains compliant with current legislation and guidance. Additionally, successful completion of this unit in combination with the other units in the qualification pathway will lead to a full qualification.
Learners completing this qualification will be able to design a Fire Detection and Alarm System for most premises. Learners will be able to apply the design principles gained through this qualification to produce system designs for comprehensive and effective coverage in accordance with the requirements of the premises, its use and the recommendations of the Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Strategy.
18-20 June, ExCeL London
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