Fire and Security Apprentice Engineer

Summary

I2 Security is a trusted partner for business of all size, spanning a wide range of sectors including education, NHS, Defence and National Trust to name a few. Their team design, install and maintain comprehensive solutions that cover every aspect of Access control, CCTV, Intruder alarm, intercoms and fire safety.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours

8am to 5pm, shifts TBC.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 3 September

Duration

3 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Initially, the apprentice will work alongside experienced engineers, learning and developing in the field of security.

The qualification you would be studying towards is the Fire Emergency Security Systems Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

Skills for Security will deliver the apprenticeship training in block release at their Warrington Centre. You will attend centre one week every eight weeks.

You will be required to complete all training tasks allocated during your block release weeks at the training centre and gather any site evidence needed to supplement your studies.

Where you’ll work

I 2 Security Ltd, Unit 10, The Joinery Workshop, Main Gate Road, The Historic Dockyard

Chatham

ME4 4TZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED

Your training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with safety legislation, codes of practice, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and apply control measures.

Complete functionality tests of systems and components during commissioning systems.

Apply and implement system design, planning and installations including additional components to existing systems.

Carry out takeover procedure, diagnose and repair faults.

Operate ICT equipment and systems to store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive digital data and electronic information.

Comply with environmental and sustainability, regulations and standards.

Complete functionality tests of systems and components during handover of systems.

Carries out risk assessments.

Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers using sector specific terminology.

Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as part of a team. Consult and engage with occupants or others who are or could be affected by work (for example vulnerable, older, and disabled people) and respond appropriately.

Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology through written means.

Plan and install systems cabling.

Carry out maintenance activities on fire detection and alarm systems and their components.

Carry out maintenance activities on intrusion alarm, access control, video surveillance (CCTV) and their components.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4-9)
English Language (grade 4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical

Other requirements

This is a 36 month apprenticeship so full commit is needed

About this company

With over 30 years of security and fire experience, we have the expertise and knowledge to ensure you’re protected and secure. i2 Security & Fire Protection is a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes, spanning a wide range of sectors, including: Education NHS Aerospace Defence Facilities Companies National Trust Government Property Management Commercial

After this apprenticeship

Become a qualified engineer with development and progression within the business

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