WATCH: Apprentices for Fire & Security joins WorldSkills Spotlight Talks to inspire next generation
April 14, 2021
A4FS will be presenting to thousands of young people from across the UK in March, at the next WorldSkills UK Spotlight Talks. Read More
The future looks bright: Secure Futures inspiring young people towards future careers in security
March 4, 2021
We speak with two participants of the Secure Futures programme, providing an opportunity for young people to explore a career in security. Read More
Apprentices in security and fire: The frontline view
February 11, 2021
We speak to two apprentices currently enrolled with Skills for Security to get their view on what it's like in the security & fire sector. Read More
Skills for Security announces Apprentice of the Year and Class of 2020
December 21, 2020
Skills for Security has awarded Matthew Aindow Apprentice of the Year after scoring 93% in his End Point Assessment (EPA). Read More
Security Institute launches ‘Secure Futures’ to develop next generation of security professionals
December 1, 2020
The Security Institute and EY Foundation have launched 'Secure Futures', an employability programme to encourage young people into security. Read More
“Tomorrow’s engineers, today” – Skills for Security refreshes website and brand identity
October 27, 2020
Skills for Security has launched a new website and refreshed brand identity after a busy 18 months for the BSIA-owned training provider. Read More
FESS introduces new Occupational Qualification Structure to promote industry skills
August 12, 2020
The FESS industry has introduced a new Occupational Qualification Structure leading to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card recognition. Read More
NSI delivers FESS Apprenticeship training sessions for employers
August 5, 2020
NSI took part in an apprenticeship training session with young apprentices at Secom plc, as part of the FESS Apprenticeship scheme. Read More
“Now is the time to act on apprenticeship uptake,” says SSAIB
July 15, 2020
Trevor Jenks from the SSAIB explains what the recently announced incentives mean for apprenticeships, and why now is the time to act on them. Read More
FESS apprentices benefiting from remote learning
May 19, 2020
Fire, emergency and security systems (FESS) training providers have been taking innovative approaches to minimise disruption to apprentices during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Training providers updated on FESS Apprenticeship scheme
March 12, 2020
A recent conference held by the FESS Employer Group enabled fire and security training providers to learn more about the apprenticeship scheme and EPA. Read More
All you need to know about the FESS apprenticeship standard in fire and security
February 24, 2020
All you need to know about the Fire, Emergency and Security (FESS) Apprenticeship Standard, which has been developed for the security and fire sector. Read More
Engineers of Tomorrow competition: How we’re tackling the skills gap
February 5, 2020
Richard Jenkins, CEO of the NSI, says the fire and intruder alarm installation competition is designed to benefit both apprentices and their employers and tackle the chronic skills gap in the sector. Read More
WATCH: 2019 Engineers of Tomorrow winner interviews
January 22, 2020
IFSEC Global catches up with the winners of the highly respected 2019 Engineers of Tomorrow competition, designed to showcase the industry's next generation. Read More
Partnership ensures more accessibility to West Midlands apprenticeship training
December 9, 2019
In a bid to make apprenticeship training more accessible in the West Midlands, a new partnership has been announced between Skills for Security and BMet College. Read More
Skills for Security hosts first security systems competition at WorldSkillsUK
December 2, 2019
Six of the best apprentices from across the UK competed at WorldSkillsUK, hosted by Skills for Security in the first ever Electronic Security Systems Competition. Read More