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Fire Alarm Technician

FA Tech

Installs, commissions, and services fire detection and alarm and voice alarm systems to code.

Specialist track · Level 3 · typically 1–3 years experience

What this role does

  • Install fire-resisting cabling with correct fixings
  • Program panels and prove cause and effect
  • Carry out periodic inspection and servicing; keep the logbook
  • Liaise with the responsible person and alarm receiving centre

Hands-on competencies

Demonstrated in the training room and signed off by the instructor.

  • Addressable loop programmed and C&E proven
  • Detectors and call points tested with approved equipment
  • Battery calculation and sound-level survey completed

Required courses

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  1. 1
  2. 2
    Reading Drawings & Specifications

    Drawings & Specifications · 14 hrs

  3. 3
    Structured Cabling Standards

    Structured Cabling · 36 hrs

  4. 4
    Fire Detection & Alarm Systems (FDA)

    Fire Detection & Alarm · 36 hrs

  5. 5
    Auxiliary ELV Systems

    Auxiliary ELV Systems · 34 hrs