Course Details
        ABBE Level 3 Award in Inspection & Commissioning of Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems
 23/03/2026
 5 spaces available
 East Kilbride Training Association, East Kilbride Training Centre, Law Place, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 4PP
Details
This course relates to the Inspection, Commissioning of Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems design in accordance with the LPC Rules inc BS EN 12845. However, in order to deliver the learning outcomes designed into the course, the course aim is to address the knowledge and skills required to determine the sprinkler design in relation to; the storage configurations, inspection of the system during and at the end of the installation, the commissioning of the system and an understanding of the required ongoing maintenance of the system.
Candidate will be expected to submit post course work for assessment and sit an exam.
Instructions on how to submit video evidence can be found in the course handbook or within the e-portal candidate user guide.
Maximum time on programme permitted is 6 months (to include time for submission of post course work)
Please see the attachment for full details on this course.
In order to facilitate the booking of the hotel room required to accommodate the course candidates must be booked onto the course three weeks prior to the start date.
An Industry Skillcard - Fire Sprinkler Project Engineer (blue skilled worker card) is available to those who achieve the qualification.
Instructions
To apply for this course:
• An application from will need to be completed
• A full CV should be issued with the application form
• A reference will need to be provided
Please note this qualification is for experienced engineers and requires at least a total of three years experience in the fire sprinkler sector covering the disciplines listed below:
- Inspection of Pumphouse installation
 - Inspection of wet and dry installation control valves
 - Inspection of sprinkler pipework, hanger positions and head spacing
 - Commissioning of Pumphouse • Commissioning of wet and dry installation control valves
 - Commissioning of monitoring systems
 
- An understanding of Maintenance is advisable but not essential
 
This ABBE L3 qualification certificate is required for application to Industry Skillcard – Blue Skilled Worker Card (Commercial Fire Sprinkler Engineer)
An ‘Attendance Certificate’ will be provided to fire sprinkler engineers who have less than three years experience but complete the course. No qualification certificate will be issued.