Fo oncu: s FIRE & SECURITY
BRINGING THE TRAINING DIRECTLY TO THE LOCAL WORKFORCE, AICO AIMS TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF FIRE AND CO PROTECTION… Aico offers training in NI
Duncan Orr, Aico Relationship Manager for Northern Ireland.
Aico has announced a significant expansion of its educational offering with its City & Guilds-assured Domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Systems course now delivered in Northern Ireland. In a move designed to enhance accessibility for life safety professionals, Aico is now delivering this course within local venues, removing the previous requirement for participants to travel to Aico’s headquarters in Shropshire. The introduction of regional training represents a commitment to supporting the NI electrical industry. By bringing the training directly to the local workforce, Aico aims to enhance professional development and ensure that the highest standards of fire and CO protection are more attainable than ever. A natural progression in professional development The City & Guilds-assured course is designed as a direct continuation of Aico’s FIA CPD-accredited Expert Installer training. While the Expert Installer sessions provide the essential foundations, this advanced qualification offers a deeper, more technical exploration of Aico’s domestic alarm systems. In 2025, Aico delivered 120 City & Guilds sessions – its highest number to date, showcasing growing year-on-year demand for the course. Delivery by Aico’s expert technical team, covering the same comprehensive criteria as at the Shropshire location, ensures consistency and quality across the UK. It provides a thorough overview of domestic life safety systems, focusing on: • Design and siting: Ensuring compliance with BS 5839-6 standards • Installation: Best practices for secure, reliable power and positioning
Aico is now delivering its City & Guilds-assured Domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Systems course at local venues across Northern Ireland.
“Successful candidates earn a City & Guilds- assured certificate, providing them with a recognised mark of excellence that distinguishes their expertise in the competitive electrical sector.”
• Interconnection: Mastering both hardwired and wireless communication between devices • Maintenance: Developing long-term service strategies to ensure ongoing occupant safety
City & Guilds-assured certificate, providing them with a recognised mark of excellence that distinguishes their expertise in the competitive electrical sector. Eligibility and enrolment Participants must have already completed Aico’s Expert Installer training to be eligible for this City & Guilds-assured course. This ensures that all attendees possess a baseline of knowledge, allowing the advanced course to focus on technical applications and assessments. By localised delivery of this course, Aico continues to bridge the gap between expertise and execution, ensuring that homes across Northern Ireland are protected by highly-qualified, certified professionals.
Theory meets practical application To ensure complete knowledge,
participants engage in theory-based sessions to understand the regulatory landscape and technical specifications, as well as practical, hands-on sessions. This ensures that installers are not only knowledgeable about the regulations but also confident in the installation. The programme concludes with a formal assessment. Successful candidates earn a
To register your interest in this course, contact Duncan Orr, Aico Relationship Manager for Northern Ireland: E: duncan.orr@aico.co.uk - www.aico.co.uk Want to know more?
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