This programme 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.

A course brief is available on this e-portal and a full qualification specification is available on the BAFSA Training Centre webpage.

Candidates will be expected to submit post course work (videos) for assessment and sit a final online exam. Candidates will be required to have access to a hard copy of LPC Rules (BS EN 12845:2015), marked with references/bookmarks.

Full instructions regarding the  requirements and protocols for the exam including how to book the exam are contained in your online programme. You will be required to enter BAFSA Centre Number which is 257. You cannot book your exam until ALL online modules are completed. Exam results will appear on your My Course within 4 weeks of the exam date. 

Regarding your video evidence for please make each video brief and concise, with each required demonstration on a separate video. The maximum number of videos permitted is 30 with a TOTAL allowance of 90 minutes.  Please make sure your video demonstrations, explanations and descriptions are as detailed as possible, and include all steps, checks and considerations necessary to complete each task, ensuring your commentary can be clearly heard.

For each video file to upload, please name each file with a Video Evidence reference number and a brief title. This will help your assessor.  

Be aware, the maximum video file size is 150mb so we recommend recording your videos in mp4 format, as these files tend to be smaller in size. If your files are over this allowance you will need to run them through a data reducer.

This is just an example of the type you could use (YouTube clip link for this is https://youtu.be/IB8WzB5Kr3g this may help).

As part of the ABBE L3 ONLINE Inspection & Commissioning Course once you have completed ALL modules you are required to complete a single final exam.

In addition to this exam please remember that you are required to submit video evidence of real work activities.

In due course you will see an ‘Exam Booking Page’ appear in your ‘My course’ section of the e-portal containing the information below:

• ABBE L3 Inspection & Commissioning ED Exam Candidate Instructions
• ABBE L3 Inspection & Commissioning ED Exam Booking Instructions
• ABBE L3 Inspection & Commissioning ED Exams Device Specifications
• ABBE L3 Inspection & Commissioning EX Exams FAQ

As you follow the instructions you will note your required to complete a tick box that you have applied the exam protocols. No booking can be permitted without these sections being completed.

You will need to have your ABBE ID registration number ready and this too will appear in your ‘My course’ section of the eportal.  Exam results will also be uploaded to this area of the e-portal.

Should you not be successful with your single final exam you will have an opportunity to book a resit. Resits attract a fee and only one resit is permitted per discipline (Inspection, Maintenance, Commissioning). Exam results will be available from within the 'My course' area of the e-portal. 

PLEASE NOTE 

• No new video evidence may be submitted in the final 6 weeks of the programme.
• Revised videos may be submitted where assessor feedback has been taken into account.
• Notes and worked examples are not permitted
• Maximum time on programme permitted is 12 months (to include time for submission of post course work) and the programme consists of approx 60 hours learning time. 
• Please see the attachment for full details on this course.
• Should you not achieve the required pass mark in the final exam you are permitted to resit the exam. Only one resit is permitted. 
• An Industry Skillcard - Fire Sprinkler Project Engineer (blue skilled worker card) is available from Industry Skillcard at a cost of £40 to those who achieve the qualification and who hold SSTMS.

Programme extension requests will only be available to candidates who have completed ALL online modules  This 28 day extension option will appear in the candidate’s My Course section of the e-portal as from Week 46  of their programme. There will be no further options for a programme extension.

BAFSA wishes you good luck with the programme.