BAFSA widens eligibilty criteria - ABBE L2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Residential

ABBE L2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Residential)

Widening Eligibility

BAFSA is broadening the eligibility of the ABBE L2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Residential) qualification from 11th May 2026. This new eligibility criteria will allow L3 qualified plumbers the opportunity to access the programme. Certification will provide the candidate the opportunity to apply for an Industry Skillcard – Fire Sprinkler Installer (blue skilled worker card) providing their hold a CITB HSE Test Certificate.

To be eligible to enrol on the L2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Residential) a candidate  must hold :

• 18 months fire sprinkler installer (residential) experience (within residential systems)
• An accredited Level 3 Plumbing Qualification Certificate
• BAFSA Principles & Practices Accredited CPD Certificate

A copy of the above certificates will be required at enrolment. Self certification of experience is required. Please note that a checkable CV may be required by the Course Tutor.

For further information regarding this qualification please visit https://www.bafsa.org.uk/bafsa-training-centre#e95

All course enrolments and course fee payments can be made through the BAFSA e-learning portal https://training.bafsa.org.uk/home.aspx