Filling the skills gap in security – What are the options?
May 18, 2023
We report from a presentation from Simon Banks detailing his thoughts on how the security industry can fill the skills gap at IFSEC 2023. Read More
First UK apprenticeship for frontline security professionals launched
February 7, 2023
The BSIA, Skills for Security and SecuiGroup have launched the UK’s first apprenticeship for frontline security professionals. Read More
Skills for Security maintains its OFSTED Good Provider status after 500% growth
December 19, 2022
Fire & security apprenticeship provider, Skills for Security, has maintained its OFSTED Good Provider status following its latest inspection. Read More
Skills for Security appointment new Non-Executive Director
November 29, 2022
Skills for Security has announced the appointment of Arevika Stepanian to the Board as a Director of Corporate Relations (Non-Executive). Read More
The Banks Foundation secures stake in Skills for Security
September 29, 2022
The BSIA's wholly owned subsidiary, Skills for Security, has sold part of its share equity to The Banks Foundation (TBF). Read More
Skills for Security opens new training centre in North London
September 20, 2022
Skills for Security continues its national expansion by opening a major new training centre in North London. Read More
Security systems installers invited to PSI Next Generation ‘Skills Talks’ in June
June 13, 2022
PSI is inviting security systems installers to its Next Generation event on 22 June at Luton Hoo, with a series of live training sessions. Read More
Skills for Security to train TIS Academy apprentices
November 1, 2021
The BSIA’s training arm, Skills for Security (SfS) has partnered with TIS Academy by agreeing to train its apprentices. Read More
BSIA membership offered to NSI silver and gold companies
October 13, 2021
The BSIA has launched an offer to NSI gold and silver installer companies inviting them to take advantage of the Association’s membership. Read More
WorldSkills UK and developing the next generation of security engineers – “With each competition, a new batch of industry role models are formed”
October 7, 2021
IFSEC Global speaks to Dee Aylett-Smith about the growth of the security competition ahead of WorldSkills UK 2021. Read More
Security officer apprenticeship set for launch in Scotland
August 3, 2021
Skills for Security is launching a Security Officers Services Apprenticeship in Scotland, delivered by the Security Industry Training Organisation. Read More
Darrell Gilmour appointed as new Skills for Security Director of Technical Training
May 28, 2021
Security and fire training body, Skills for Security, has appointed Darrell Gilmour as its new Director of Technical Training. Read More
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
Skills for Security pilots electronic security training programme with Securitas
March 4, 2021
Employees of Securitas have been given priority access to a set of newly developed security system design courses from Skills for 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
