Qualification Purpose: The ABBE L2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Commercial)  is a competency-based qualification for those installing fire sprinklers to meet the industry standards for an installation role. It should be noted that this qualification is an assessment programme and not an in-depth learning programme. 

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must be aged 18+ and have a minimum of three years installer experience. There are no formal entry requirements although candidates must be able to work at heights and have access to fire sprinkler systems (residential & commercial).  

Duration of learning programme: This programme is self paced with approximately 40 hours learning delivered on line. Candidates are able to access the modules and assessment at their convenience and are allowed 24 weeks from the time of enrolment (Day 1) to complete their programme including providing their video evidence.

Enrolment Requirements : Non Members AND BAFSA Members MUST REGISTER on the BAFSA e-portal  individually prior to booking any course. ALL Registrations require a NAME AND PERSONAL email address.

Photographic ID is to be provided by the candidate prior to course access. 

Qualification Units: To achieve qualification certification the candidate must achieve four units:

1. Communication in the workplace 
2. Health and safety 
3. Awareness of regulations in the fire sprinkler industry 
4. Fire Sprinkler Installation (COMMERCIAL) & Handover (practical unit)
5. Fire Sprinkler Installation (Residential)  & Handover (practical unit)

No attendance at a training provider is required.

Delivery & Assessment: 

Units 1,2,3 are delivered via online modules with a multiple choice test at the end of each module. Candidates must achieve a pass in each module.

Unit 4 & 5  (practical) Each unit requires practical assessment by the assessor and video evidence of candidate competency is essential to this programme. Good quality video material is essential, and the key to success, so it is important that a candidate reads and understands the requirements of the activity (Full guidance on the assessment criteria is provided).

In respect of the assessment of the Practical Units all written and practical evidence (video) must be provided by Week 20 of the 24 week programme. The remaining 4 weeks of the programme will provide time for tutor assessment and resubmission of any video evidence not found to suitable or fails to meet the assessment criteria. 

A Video Evidence Check List can be found in the Essential Information Section on the Courses Pages of the e-portal. 

Personal Protective Equipment where required and appropriate must be worn during the video session if the activity being undertaken requires it.

Candidate progress is monitored by an assessor who expects regular participation in the programme. Candidates receive monthly reminders of their time on programme. 

ISSUING OF A QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE :
Following completion of the online modules and practical evidence by the candidate there is further activity required which is undertaken by an independent verifier and the Awarding Body (ABBE) before any certificate can be awarded. This process can take up to 45 days. This activity is required to ensure that the candidate evidence demonstrates Validity,
Reliability, Comparability, Manageability and Minimises Bias and the qualification remains robust.

A certificate will reflect the pathway chosen by the candidate:
• L2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Residential & Commercial)

BAFSA has no influence in these steps. A candidate Record of Achievement (evidence of completion) is put forward by their assessor for internal verification by an independent verifier. If any evidence is missing or not meeting the specification, it is returned to the to the assessor for remedial action. Once internal verification is complete, the record of achievement (evidence of completion) is provided to ABBE (Awarding Organisation) for verification and certification. If any evidence is missing or not meeting the specification, it is returned to internal verifier for remedial action.

Once a candidate is certificated with ABBE they may request use of the ABBE Qualified logo. Certificates are issued electronically. 

Skillcard: An Industry Skillcard (blue skilled worker card) is available to those who successfully achieve the qualification.

Please note: This online programme is non transferable and non refundable. 

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