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
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
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
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
April 25, 2022
Pass rates for FESS (Fire, Emergency and Security Systems) assessments have seen improvements in recent months. Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
December 8, 2020
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme has issued a reminder regarding the new requirements for FESS occupations. Read More
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
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