Fire & Security Apprentice

Summary

The purpose of the role is to carry out the installation and maintenance of all electronic systems used in the Fire/security industry, such as intruder alarm, access control, CCTV.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, Shifts to be disclosed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Duties to include:

Installation & maintenance of security systems and fire alarms
Assisting company engineers with their duties
Drilling holes / using a cordless drill and a range of hand tools
Commissioning, testing, and fault finding
Reactive & preventative maintenance
Liaising with site personnel
Completion of all relevant job paperwork
Following health & safety guidelines
Handover & training of systems to customers
Provide outstanding service to customers and build solid working relationships
Clean and tidy appearance in uniform
Probationary period applies

Where you'll work

UNIT 6B
REDHILLS BUSINESS PARK
REDHILLS LANE
REDHILLS
CA11 0DT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LANCASTER AND MORECAMBE COLLEGE

Your training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.
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

Level 3 Fire & Security Systems Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Relevant training will be provided through Lancaster and Morecambe College
Functional Skills may be required if entry requirements not met

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Local Family run Fire & Security company trading for over 25 years.

After this apprenticeship

The successful applicant would have excellent long-term prospects, with the opportunity to develop as the company continues to grow
As the apprentice develops in the role, they will be given more responsibility and increased independent working

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LANCASTER AND MORECAMBE COLLEGE

Charlie Helme

c.helme@lmc.ac.uk

01524 521483

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321286.

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Closes in 31 days (Friday 20 June 2025)

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