EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems in Dwellings

This 1-day fire alarm training course coves the knowledge and understanding of the requirements for fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings The focus is on fire detection and alarm systems within Grades D – F, but will also cover Grades A and C.

It will introduce the various key legislation and regulations that apply; whilst enabling the learner to recognise that UK nations have different minimum requirements or recommendations.

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Target Audience

  • Those who wish to further their career in the electrotechnical sector.
  • Electricians and other BSE professionals who wish to demonstrate they have the necessary understanding associated with fire detection and alarm systems in

Training and Methodology

This course covers fire risk assessments, design, installation and commissioning, and certification and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings.

Course Content

The principles of Domestic, fire Alarms including:

►Know the key legislation and regulations applicable to fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings.

►Understand the requirements for fire risk assessments.

►Understand the design of fire detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings.

►Understand the installation requirements for fire detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings.

►Understand the requirements for commissioning, certification and maintenance of the fire detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings.

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Documentation

Installation Certificate, Commissioning Certificate, Acceptance Certificate, Verification Certificate, Maintenance Certificate

Maintenance and Servicing

Compliance with BS5839-6

The fire alarm training course concludes with an online exam.  This is a 1hr 20 minute open-book examination with 45 questions. Successful candidates will receive an EAL Certificate.

FAQs

Would I be able to commission and sign off an installation after I have completed the course?

On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate to show that you have received training to install and commission Fire Alarm Systems. It’s important to have the correct public liability and professional indemnity insurance and gain some experience before considering yourself fully competent.

Does this Fire Alarm Systems (EAL Level 3) course include installation in industrial and commercial areas?

No, this course is  for domestic installations only.  For industrial and commercial please see our 2-day FA Course.

Does this Fire Alarm Systems (EAL Level 3 610/1334/1A) course provide the same qualification as the NICEIC course offers?

Yes.

I am only doing annual testing on alarms. I am a qualified electrician. Will the course you run be sufficient?

Yes.

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