August 12, 2020
The FESS industry has introduced a new Occupational Qualification Structure leading to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card recognition. Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
April 4, 2019
Firms that install intrusion and video surveillance systems have been urged to “own” the fast-growing Internet of Things (IoT) market […] Read More
March 13, 2019
Both security and fire apprentices are invited to enter the 21st edition of the Engineers of Tomorrow competition. It is […] Read More
March 11, 2019
Featuring comments from the winners of the 2018 Engineers of Tomorrow competition and previews the forthcoming edition of the competition for fire and security apprentices, taking place at IFSEC International 2019. Read More
December 5, 2018
A fire and security installation competition is being launched next year at the UK’s largest skills competition. WorldSkills UK LIVE […] Read More
October 2, 2018
Apprentices in the fire and security industry enthuse about the value of apprenticeships as an alternative to simply learning on the job or going to university, plus footage from Engineers of Tomorrow, a competition that took place at London ExCeL in June during IFSEC 2018. Read More
September 13, 2018
Starting an engineering apprenticeship in 2015, Corrie went on to finish second in the Engineers of Tomorrow competition at IFSEC 2017 and then win a BSIA apprentice installer award. We spoke to Corrie, now a mentor to apprentices, about the value of apprenticeships and her latest role. Read More