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Fundamentals in FD&A Units 1 & 2 (4 Days)
Four Days
The combined Unit 1 & Unit 2 course for fundamentals in fire detection & alarm (FD&A) systems is a four day course designed to cover the guidance and recommendations detailed within BS 5839-1: 2017, Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises.
The unit 1 element of the course covers sections 1 to 3 of BS 5839-1. Sections 1 to 3 relate to the general requirements of FD&A systems, the design requirements to be taken into consideration, and important recommendations relating to the limitation of false alarms and unwanted fire alarm signals in relation to FD&A systems.
The Unit 2 element of the course covers sections 4 to 7 of BS 5839-1, plus the annexes. Sections 4 to 7 relate to the installation requirements of FD&A systems, the commissioning and handover process, the maintenance requirements and the user recommendations in relation to FD&A systems.
At the end of the Unit 2 course, delegates will take an examination to test their knowledge. During the exam, delegates are allowed access to a copy of BS 5839-1:2017. No other reference material will be allowed; delegates should only use BS 5839-1:2017.
For courses that take place within the classroom environment, a copy of BS 5839-1: 2017 will be provided for their use; this copy must be returned upon completion of the exam and must not leave the room.
For courses taking place on-line, delegates will need to have access to a copy of BS 5839-1: 2017. This copy can either be a hard copy or a digital pdf copy.
Delegates taking the Fundamentals course will receive a course book at the start of each unit. The course book will contain a copy of the slides used during the course, along with an explanation to accompany each slide and space to make their own learner notes. These books are to be retained by the delegates and are a useful reference tool for the work place.
For courses that take place within the classroom environment, a hard copy of the course notes will be provided at the start of the course. For courses taking place on-line, delegates will have access to the course notes digitally. Following the completion of Unit 1 delegates will be contacted and have the option to receive a hard copy of the course book in the post. Details on how to access the digital course book will be provided within the course invitation e-mail. Delegates will need to set up access to the digital course book prior to the start of the course.
No prior experience is required to take the fundamentals course, however any pre-existing knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems, or of BS 5839-1 would be beneficial.
For those wishing to undertake some prior reading before the course, we would recommend a book written by C S Todd, MBE, The Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems in Non‑Domestic Premises. A Guide to BS 5839‑1:2017. 5th Edition.Upon completion of the exam at the end of Unit 2, delegates will get an instant result, and a Firequal certificate will follow in due course in the post.
Once the qualification in the Fundamentals of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems has been achieved, delegates will be eligible to take the qualification for Fire Detection & Fire Alarm systems in domestic buildings. The details for this course can be accessed at BS 5839-6 Fundamentals in FD&A (1 Day) (fia.uk.com).
In addition to being eligible for the BS 5839-6 course, delegates that have passed the fundamentals course will have the option to move onto the advanced qualifications for Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Advanced design.
Normally, in order to access the advanced courses, delegates first have to sit & pass the two-day Foundation course. However, in recognition of the knowledge learnt during the fundamentals course, delegates only need to complete a one-day Fundamentals to Advanced conversion course to study certain sections of the syllabus that are required ready in the advanced courses. Further information on this course can be accessed at Fundamentals to Advanced Course (1 Day).
Yes, the Unit 1 section of the training has 13 Hours CPD, plus an additional 13 Hours for the Unit 2 section.
- Members - £600+VAT Payable by invoice or debit/credit card
- Non-members - £1000+VAT Payable only by debit/credit card