This award covers the full content of BS 5839 – 1:2025, Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Part 1 covers the Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire alarm systems in non-domestic premises.
Qualification pre-requisites:
Guidance: 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.
Who is this qualification for?
This course is designed for persons within the fire industry or those who have electrical qualifications, 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.
Minimum entry age:
16 years
Course guided learning hours:
40 hours
How is this qualification assessed?
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. Maximum of 8 candidates per course.
Typical Duration 40 hrs
- Mon-Fri: 9am to 5pm
2025 Course Dates:
Cwmbran
- 11th August FULL
- 26th January 2026 FULL
- 9th March 2026 FULL
- 15th June 2026 FULL
- 13th July 2026
- 21st September 2026
- 2nd November 2026
Course duration:
5 days
Cost:
From £1000.00 + VAT
Course content:
- All courses are run by FIKE at Cwmbran
- Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire alarm systems in non-domestic premises.
- full content of BS 5839 – 1:2025, Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Part 1
- Health & Safety
Learning Outcome: Level 3 Award
This course is designed for persons within the fire industry or those who have electrical qualifications 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.
Further info:
All courses are run by FIKE at Cwmbran, and will run subject to minimum numbers.
****Please be aware that payment in full for the Alarm courses is required 4 weeks prior to start date of course for enrolment with EAL****
EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings
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