Qualification Purpose: The ABBE Level 2 Award in Application of Legislation & Regulations in Fire Sprinkler Installation is a competency-based refresher qualification for those installing fire sprinklers to refresh their knowledge of the legislation & regulation required in fire sprinkler installation.

It should be noted that this qualification is an assessment programme and not an in-depth learning programme. 

The certificate received will only be valid for 4 years.

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold one of the following certificates and upload to the system along with ID to be verified.

• ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Residential)
• ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Commercial)
• ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Residential & Commercial)

Duration of learning programme: This programme is self paced with approximately 3 hours learning delivered on line. Candidates are able to access the module and assessment at their convenience and are allowed 12 weeks from the time of enrolment (Day 1) to complete their programme including participation in a pre arranged online Professional Discussion with the Course Assessor.  

There is NO extension opportunity for this programme.

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.

Evidence of previous L2 Certificate is to be provided by the candidate prior to the course.

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

Qualification Units: To achieve qualification certification the candidate must achieve one unit and hold a Professional Discussion with the Course Assessor

No attendance at a training provider is required.

Delivery & Assessment: 

On line module:

The programme is delivered via an online module with a multiple choice test at the end. Candidates must achieve a pass in the module.

Professional Discussion:

To complete the course a recorded Professional Discussion with your assessor for approximately 30 minutes is required.

A date and time will agreed between you and your assessor and the platform for how the recorded discussion may take place. It is expected to be via Microsoft Teams.

The proffessional discussion is to reinforce the learning and prove competancy before any course completion has been deemed as being passed and a certificate awarded.

Monitoring:

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 Award in Appreciation of Legislation & Regulation within Fire Sprinkler Installation

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.

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