FESS


Your guide to the End Point Assessment in security and fire

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skills for Security has announced it has successfully achieved and been appointed as a Preferred Provider with The Joint Industry Board. Read More

FESS introduces new Occupational Qualification Structure to promote industry skills

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

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

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



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