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).

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.