This course is ideal for

Electricians moving into the commercial fire detection and alarm sector
Fire alarm installers seeking broader technical and regulatory knowledge
Service and maintenance engineers progressing towards commissioning responsibilities
Electrical contractors developing a fire alarm service within their business
Engineers preparing for Lead Individual or supervisory responsibilities
Designers, commissioning engineers and technical managers
Experienced electrical learners seeking a structured fire alarm career pathway
Employers wishing to develop multi-skilled fire alarm personnel

Course Overview

The CBWA Gold Fire Course is an intensive professional programme for electricians, fire alarm engineers, electrical contractors and other suitably experienced people who want to develop across the complete fire detection and alarm system lifecycle.

Delivered over five full weeks and two additional training days, the programme progresses from practical installation and system design into addressable system configuration and programming, commissioning, handover, servicing, BS 5839
requirements, domestic fire alarms, BS 7671, Building Regulations, emergency lighting and safe electrical isolation.

The course combines six regulated EAL qualifications with three specialist EAL-endorsed courses. Learners build technical knowledge, practical ability, assessment evidence and a coherent understanding of how fire detection and alarm work is
designed, installed, commissioned, documented and maintained.

Schedule & Duration:

The Gold Fire Course is delivered over 27 attendance days: five complete training weeks followed by two additional days in week six.
Total attendance: 27 days
Delivery pattern: five full weeks plus two days
Approximate guided/contact time: 175.5 hours, based on 6.5 supervised learning hours per day

Training includes classroom tuition, technical exercises, workshop practice, revision and assessment

Equipment & Facilities

Here at CBWA, you will have access to the following facilities:

You will have access to:

Purpose-built electrical and fire alarm training facilities
Conventional and addressable commercial fire detection and alarm control panels
Fire alarm installation rigs, addressable devices, interfaces and programming equipment
Cable tray, conduit and trunking systems
FP200-type and MICC cable resources
Test instruments, proving units and lock-off equipment
Plans, design scenarios and technical documentation
Computer-based assessment facilities
Industry-experienced electrical and fire alarm tutors
Free on-site parking, kitchen facilities and refreshments

We are located at: Unit 1, Crondal Road, Bayton Road Industrial Estate, Exhall, Coventry, CV7 9NH.

BAFE SP203-1 Progression

This programme provides regulated Level 3 fire detection and alarm qualifications supporting personnel who are progressing towards Lead Individual responsibilities under the BAFE SP203-1 Scheme.

Its structure addresses the principal SP203-1 areas of design, installation, commissioning, handover and maintenance, supported by current knowledge of BS 5839-1:2025 and relevant electrical-safety requirements.

Entry Requirements

The Gold Fire Course is an intensive technical programme. Applicants should have a suitable electrical background and be able to work safely with electrical systems, technical standards and assessment documentation.

Applicants should normally be at least 18 years old
Relevant electrical qualification, training or industry experience
Understanding of basic electrical circuits and safe working practices
Literacy and numeracy suitable for Level 3 assessments
Ability to interpret drawings, standards, tables and technical information
Computer confidence for EAL on-screen assessments
Commitment to attend the complete programme and all scheduled assessments

CBWA may complete an initial discussion, qualification check or skills review before confirming a place.

Qualifications and Courses Included

Five Regulated EAL Qualifications and One City and Guilds Qualification

Three EAL-Endorsed Specialist Courses

Pricing and Booking

Gold Fire Course price: £4,000 including VAT

The complete programme costs £4,000 including VAT. A £100 deposit secures your place, with flexible payment plans, employer invoicing and finance options available. The same courses would cost £4,960 if purchased separately, so the Gold Fire Course saves £960.

Call 024 7636 3663 or email info@cbwa.co.uk.

Assessment Plan for the Course

Assessment is integrated throughout the programme. Learners must successfully complete the requirements associated with each regulated qualification and endorsed course.

Practical installation activities, completed work and test records
Controlled fire detection system design assessment
Fire detection design written knowledge test
EAL knowledge and practical assessment for commissioning, handover and servicing
EAL on-screen examination for BS 5839-1:2025 requirements
45-question EAL on-screen examination for BS 5839-6 requirements
Open-book, 60-question EAL on-screen examination for BS 7671:2018+A4:2026
EAL Building Regulations knowledge assessment
EAL-set, centre-marked emergency lighting controlled knowledge assessment
Safe-isolation multiple-choice test
Single-phase and three-phase safe-isolation practical assessments

Skills and Knowledge Developed

Install conventional and addressable fire detection and alarm wiring systems professionally
Use common containment and fire-resistant cable systems
Inspect and test fire alarm circuits
Interpret BS 5839-1:2025 and BS 5839-6
Develop and justify fire alarm system designs
Configure, programme, commission and hand over addressable non-domestic systems
Prepare certificates, records and user information
Plan and undertake routine servicing and maintenance
Navigate current BS 7671 requirements
Understand Part P and domestic Building Regulations
Understand emergency lighting design, installation and maintenance
Carry out safe isolation on single-phase and three-phase systems
Progress towards Lead Individual responsibilities under BAFE SP203-1

Books and Material Required

Current edition of BS 5839-1
Current edition of BS 5839-6
Current edition of BS 5266-1
Current assessment-approved edition of BS 7671
Current edition of the IET Electrician’s Guide to the Building Regulations
Calculator, pens, pencils and suitable drawing equipment

CBWA will confirm the exact editions and permitted assessment materials before the programme begins.

Progression Opportunities

Fire alarm installation engineer
Fire detection system designer
Commissioning and handover engineer
Fire alarm service and maintenance engineer
Fire alarm supervisor or technical manager
Lead Individual responsibilities within a BAFE SP203-1 certificated organisation
Fire and security systems technician
Emergency lighting design, installation and maintenance
Further electrical inspection, testing and verification qualifications

Space Details	Duration	Fee	Total Capacity	Available
18 January 2027 Gold Fire Course	6 Weeks	£4,000.00	8 Seats	4 Seats
5 April 2027 Gold Fire Course	6 Weeks	£4,000.00	8 Seats	3 Seats
21 June 2027 Gold Fire Course	6 Weeks	£4,000.00	8 Seats	5 Seats
6 September 2027 Gold Fire Course	6 Weeks	£4,000.00	8 Seats	3 Seats

Gold Fire Course

This course is ideal for

Course Overview

Course Content

Schedule & Duration:

Equipment & Facilities

BAFE SP203-1 Progression

Entry Requirements

Qualifications and Courses Included

Pricing and Booking

Assessment Plan for the Course

Skills and Knowledge Developed

Books and Material Required

Progression Opportunities

Gold Fire Course

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