Fire and security systems - level 3 apprenticeship framework

About the framework

This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of level 3 apprenticeship training to achieve qualified status within the security industry.

If you successfully complete the apprenticeship you'll gain a level 3 qualification and recognition as a qualified person within the industry sector.

Mandatory outcomes

Achievement of a level 3 apprenticeship in fire and security systems will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.

You must complete both the competence-based and knowledge-based qualification, along with the mandatory essential skills qualifications.

Mandatory essential skills

To successfully complete the apprenticeship, you must achieve the following essential skills qualifications as part of the apprenticeship or already hold a recognised equivalent:

• application of number – level 2
• communication – level 2
• information and communication technology – level 2

Any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.

Competency and knowledge qualifications

Apprentices need to complete both the competency-based and  knowledge-based qualification listed below.

Competence-based qualification:

• EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems 603/6194/3

Knowledge-based qualification:

• EAL Level 3 Diploma in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems 603/6618/7

Eligibility and entry to the programme

You must be a new employee, or an existing employee taking on a new role to take part in the programme.

Employers may apply their own criteria at the recruitment stage, and all applicants will be assessed by the training contractor and employer to make sure they have the capacity and potential to successfully complete all the requirements of this level 3 apprenticeship framework.

See also the DfE operational requirements.

Duration

Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.

Related knowledge

You must complete a suitable employee rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook. Framework certification is issued on confirmation from training suppliers that the ERR has been completed.

Responsibilities

It's the training contractor college's responsibility to make sure all components of this framework are delivered in line with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.

The apprentice must be employed from day one.

Further information

The content of this framework (Framework No 354 Issue 5: 10/20) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy. 

For more information, contact:

• Department for the Economy - Apprenticeships Delivery and Performance Branch