Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings (BS 5839-1), Level 3 Award

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Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings (BS 5839-1), Level 3 Award

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£860.00 (£1,032.00 inc VAT)

~~£860.00~~ £860.00 (£1,032.00 inc VAT)

Get yourself a formal qualification in the handling of fire alarm systems within non-domestic settings. This course provides an opportunity to improve your knowledge while accessing new potential customers.

Duration: Four days
Format: Classroom
Course type: Qualification
Assessment body: EAL
Product ID: TR_FIRE_FDA_NDOM_Q

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06/01/2026Chesterfield, Whitting Valley Road

11 spaces available

13/01/2026Penkridge, Pottall Pool Road

9 spaces available

02/02/2026Dunstable, Warwick House

5 spaces available

17/02/2026Telford

12 spaces available

23/02/2026Bristol, Edmundson

9 spaces available

02/03/2026Dunstable, Warwick House

12 spaces available

09/03/2026Chesterfield, Whitting Valley Road

12 spaces available

09/03/2026Dartford, Mercure Brands Hatch Hotel

5 spaces available

30/03/2026Southampton, VOCO

8 spaces available

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About this course

This fire alarm course equips you with the knowledge and understanding needed to work with fire alarm systems in a wide range of non-domestic settings, while teaching you the relevant regulatory and technical requirements.

By completing the course you'll have prepared yourself to carry out the highest standards of planning, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance for fire alarm systems.

This qualification meets the BAFE SP203-1 requirement for individuals nominated into a lead role to hold a BS 5839-1 Level 3 qualification or higher.

Course information

Who is this course for

If you want to take a serious step up in your fire alarm training and get a recognised qualification for their management in non-domestic settings, then this course is likely to be a good fit for you.

The course also works as a refresher on the requirements of BS 5839-1 for engineers working in the fire-sector.

What are the entry requirements?

There aren't formal entry requirements for this fire alarm training, but being a Level 3 qualification, it is aimed at electricians and other building services engineering professionals.

What will you learn?

Design, installation, commissioning and handover of fire detection and fire alarm systems.
Limitation of false alarms and unwanted fire alarm signals.
User responsibilities.
Maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems.
Information contained within the annexes.

How is this course assessed?

This EAL qualification assessment includes an online multiple-choice test.

What do you need to have with you?

A device (such as phone or tablet) designed to run mobile applications.
A copy of BS 5839-1, a scale rule and highlighters would also be useful.

Terms and conditions

Our terms and conditions outline our cancellation and refund policy.

On occasion we may need to cancel an assessment. In most cases we will give approximately two weeks' notice and offer an alternative
date/location. Please consider this if booking travel and accommodation. We will not be liable for any loss of work or expenses incurred.

Our training, brought to your door

We can adapt most of our training courses to suit the unique needs of your team. To find out more about our bespoke in company training, call us on 0333 015 6627 or email traininginfo@niceic.com.