Two new Experienced Worker Assessment routes approved for fire and security industry
September 14, 2023
Two new routes to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) gold cards for the FESS sector have been approved. Read More
‘Accessible to anyone’: How fire systems professionals can prove and expand competence
June 15, 2023
Trevor Jenks walked FIREX 2023 attendees through a new cross-industry scheme for acquiring, expanding, proving and renewing competence. Read More
‘Small firms can use competence to their commercial advantage’ – Andy Reakes on raising fire and security standards
April 25, 2023
JIB and ECS strategist, Andy Reakes, discuses the work that's gone in to the fire and security industry’s competence drive. Read More
Your guide to the End Point Assessment in security and fire
February 9, 2023
BPEC provides an overview about the ‘End Point Assessment’ which security & fire apprentices must pass in order to become fully qualified. Read More
Banham Academy expands with opening of Derby apprenticeship training centre
January 27, 2023
London-based Banham Academy has expanded its footprint in the UK to the East Midlands, opening its second apprenticeship academy in Derby. Read More
Mind the gap – how FESS ECS cards are helping the push for improved competency standards across fire and security
June 24, 2022
The skills gap remains an issue for those installing fire and security systems, but change is underway explains Andy Reakes and Trevor Jenks. Read More
Pass rates on the rise for FESS assessments
April 25, 2022
Pass rates for FESS (Fire, Emergency and Security Systems) assessments have seen improvements in recent months. Read More
Live installer training comes to IFSEC & FIREX to support efforts to raise competency and close the skills gap in security and fire
March 16, 2022
For the first time at IFSEC & FIREX International, installers, integrators and engineers will be able to attend in-person training sessions! Read More
Why are apprenticeships so important?
March 11, 2022
Andy Reakes discusses the increasing importance of apprenticeship programmes in the UK, outlining some of the pathways into the industry. Read More
All you need to know about the FESS apprenticeship standard in fire and security
February 7, 2022
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
“Why wouldn’t you hire an apprentice?” Kevin Faulkner and how apprentices are setting new standards for fire and security
November 29, 2021
Kevin Faulkner offers his take on the new standards the FESS apprenticeship scheme is setting, sets a challenge to employers. Read More
SSAIB boards HMS Belfast to update its members on ECS changes, standards and IFSEC plans
October 14, 2021
IFSEC Global reports from the first in-person members meeting for the SSAIB since the start of the pandemic. Catch up on the latest! Read More
New FESS assessment to accredit experienced fire industry workers launched by NET
September 3, 2021
A new route for fire industry technicians to become accredited to the industry Level 3 standard has been launched by National Electrotechnical Training. Read More
ECS Steering Committee approves FireQual Qualifications
August 25, 2021
FireQual now has qualifications that act as eligibility criteria for the FESS Systems Operative Card in Fire as part of the ECS Card Scheme. Read More
Electrotechnical Certification Scheme issues reminder ahead of January changes to FESS occupation requirements
December 8, 2020
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme has issued a reminder regarding the new requirements for FESS occupations. Read More
Skills for Security announced as Preferred Provider with the JIB
August 14, 2020
Skills for Security has announced it has successfully achieved and been appointed as a Preferred Provider with The Joint Industry Board. Read More
