ECS FESS STANDARD
THE EVENT AWARDED APPRENTICES AND AIMED TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FIRE AND SECURITY INDUSTRY... ECS FESS technicians fired up on careers day at SERC
T he South Eastern Regional to raise awareness of opportunities for qualifications and careers in the industry. The event recognised the completion of 25 apprentices under the new Fire, Emergency & Security Systems (FESS) standard, and the ECS was there to discuss how the new professionals can develop their careers and the industry as a whole. College (SERC) hosted a Fire and Security Careers Day on 7th June According to Robin Hamill, Lecturer in Fire & Security at SERC, the event offered insight on qualification and employment opportunities not only for young people but also for experienced professionals looking for a different path. “We are keen to raise awareness of the career opportunities in an industry which people may not have considered. There is a recognised skills shortage
in the industry and jobs for fully qualified technicians command lucrative salaries,” he said. Fire and security employers, with the support of the Northern Ireland Fire and Security Employers’ Federation
(NIFSEF), have been working to professionalise the
sector, employing technicians with a recognised qualification pathway. And that is exactly where ECS comes in, by promoting qualifications, training, and competence within the FESS sector in Northern Ireland. The scheme also provides certification that the training, qualifications, experience, and
competency requirements for these individuals have been met. ECS cards are recognised for project access across the UK. To find out more about the ECS FESS standard and how this could benefit you and your company, please visit www.ecscard.org.uk/FESS
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