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    Fire, Emergency & Security Systems

    Design, install, and maintain life-saving FESS systems

    Overview

    Our training courses empower both current and future professionals in the Fire and Security industry, helping businesses upskill their workforce and tackle the growing skills gap – one apprentice or team member at a time.

    The Fire, Emergency & Security Systems apprenticeship standard has come a long way since the original frameworks were introduced many years ago. The current standard increasingly focuses on the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a successful technician with the ability to install, maintain and repair a variety of electronic security and emergency systems.

    67.4%

    overall achievement rate

    Top 5

    Training Provider for FESS

    9.7/10

    for knowledge and professionalism

    94%

    learner satisfaction score

    Apprenticeships

    Experienced Worker Assessment

    The Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) is designed to enable experienced engineers to gain recognised industry qualifications. This course is ideal for candidates who can demonstrate their occupational competence in the fire, emergency, and security systems sector. It enables them to apply for full technician status, covering all aspects of an engineer’s role, including Installation, Testing & Commissioning, and Service and Repair.

    Courses

    University of Sunderland Pathways

    Your journey doesn’t stop here. Through our partnership with the University of Sunderland, you can progress onto further study, deepen your expertise, and unlock new career opportunities.

    Proud success stories, real learners, lasting impact

    Hear from learners themselves about their experiences and journeys, demonstrating how powerful apprenticeships can be in launching and accelerating a successful career.

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    Johnʼs Story

    John Elliott – crowned North East England’s ‘Higher Apprentice of the Year’

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    Hear from our Curriculum Lead, Ethan

    Meet your Trainers

    • FESS Training

    Ethan Roberts

    Curriculum Lead

    • FESS Training

    Dave Cash

    Trainer

    • FESS Training

    Paul Shepherd

    Trainer

    • FESS Training

    Richard Collingwood

    Trainer

    • FESS Training

    Evan Willis

    Workshop Assistant

    Apprenticeship vacancies

    Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship that’s right for you. Explore a range of opportunities across the North East and take the first step towards learning, growth and an exciting future.

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    What our Employers say

    • “We know that the Access team will do what they always do and help us recruit the best candidates and then provide superb levels of training and support throughout the 3-year course. We genuinely love dealing with the entire team, it’s always a pleasure and we look forward to our 3 existing apprentices continuing to grow and also taking on further new recruits.”