Banham Academy and NSI (National Security Inspectorate) have joined forces to offer an introductory five-day Fire and Security Systems Technician Training Programme exclusively for potential women apprentices.
Taking place from 13-17 June 2022 at the Banham Academy in Earlsfield, South West London, this new free-to-attend training programme will provide women aged 16 and over with an insight into the requirements of the FESS Apprenticeship standard. Attendees will gain a basic understanding of the functions of fire, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control systems and the role of the systems technician. By the end of the course, attendees will have learnt how to take-over a system, diagnose and rectify faults.
An added benefit to those who complete the course and are motivated by the experience to embark upon a career as a systems technician, is the opportunity to meet with a number of security and fire safety companies on the final day of the programme. These employers will be in attendance looking to diversify their workforces with skilled female technicians, providing trainees with direct opportunities for apprenticeships.
Kevin Faulkner, Head of the Banham Academy said: ‘Banham Academy and NSI are committed to start to address the gender gap in our industry and we are delighted to officially launch this women’s-focused programme at our training centre. We have successfully trained several young women through our Academy, so we know there is an appetite, but we all have a duty to ensure that such training programmes are easily accessible to all genders. I, along with everyone at Banham, am really excited to see what raw talent is nurtured through this programme and to see these skilled women embark on rewarding careers within the sector.’
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