This award covers the full content of BS 5839-1:2017, Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. The standard covers the Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises.

5 Days

It is intended for learners/engineers who are working in the fire-sector of the electrical industry and wish to update or refresh their understanding of this essential BSI publication. It may also be useful to electricians to gain an understanding of the standard.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification; however, learners must have the minimum levels of literacy and numeracy to complete the learning outcomes and assessments.

We encourage and will consider any reasonable request from those with disabilities that may assist them in completing the course and achieving the required standard.

This course is designed to enable the learner to gain an understanding of: –

• The scope of the standard
• Design of systems
• Managing false alarms
• Installation of systems
• Commissioning of systems
• Service and maintenance of systems
• User responsibilities

The learner will be assessed against this qualification by one 50 question on-screen multiple choice exam. This qualification is graded pass or fail only.

Following completion of the course and a successful pass mark in the assessment, we will issue an EAL Level 3 Certificate.