Qualifications

BAFSA offers a range of online and face to face learning programs and qualifications for complete beginners to skilled workers - allowing you to continue your professional development in the fire sprinkler industry. All learning programs and qualifications are delivered on behalf of BAFSA by appropriately qualified/and or experienced tutors working within ABBE accredited training providers. BAFSA works closely with its preferred training providers to ensure that all content is fit for purpose and supported by industry.

Here you will see the list of courses available for you, read more about each one and choose the course you wish to take.

NOTE: Enrolment closes 7 days before the course start date listed. Places are only confirmed upon receipt of FULL payment. We cannot accept payment in instalments.

NOTE: Course place cancellation or candidate amendment requests MUST be received by BAFSA no later than 21 days prior to the course commencement date.

Learning centre support: If you have a query (technical, course booking or administration) regarding using BAFSA e-learning portal please use the 'Get in Touch' button located on the Home Page of the eportal to contact us

Qualification and skills support: If you have any specific questions about careers in the fire sprinkler industry contact BAFSA's skills & development advisor, Ruth Oliver via qualifications@bafsa.org.uk

Tutor-supported courses: You will be provided with course tutor/assessor contact details in your course joining instructions

Qualifications

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Members Cost  £300.00
Non-Members Cost  £400.00

ABBE Level 2 Award: Application of Legislation & Regulations in Fire Sprinkler Installations (Refresher Qualification)

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 knowl...

Members Cost  £765.00
Non-Members Cost  £920.00

ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Residential) (Online)

Qualification Purpose: The ABBE L2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Residential)  is a competency-based qualification for those installing fire sprinklers to meet the industry standards for an installation role. It...

Members Cost  £395.00
Non-Members Cost  £640.00

ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Residential) – Add on assessment programme

Qualification/Unit  Purpose: The ABBE L2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Residential)  is a competency-based qualification for those installing fire sprinklers to meet the industry standards for an installati...

Members Cost  £765.00
Non-Members Cost  £920.00

ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Commercial) (Online)

Qualification Purpose: The ABBE L2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Commercial)  is a competency-based qualification for those installing fire sprinklers to meet the industry standards for an installation role. It ...

Members Cost  £395.00
Non-Members Cost  £640.00

ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Commercial) –  Add on assessment programme

Qualification/Unit  Purpose: The ABBE L2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Commercial)  is a competency-based qualification for those installing fire sprinklers to meet the industry standards for an installatio...

Members Cost  £825.00
Non-Members Cost  £1,025.00

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

Qualification Purpose: The ABBE L2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Commercial)  is a competency-based qualification for those installing fire sprinklers to meet the industry standards for an installation role. It ...

Members Cost  £1,300.00
Non-Members Cost  £1,600.00

ABBE Level 3 Award in Inspection & Commissioning of Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems (Online)

Qualification Purpose: The ABBE L3 Award in Inspection & Commissioning of Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems relates to the inspection and commissioning of commercial fire sprinkler system design in accordance with the LPC ...

Members Cost  £3,600.00
Non-Members Cost  £4,400.00

ABBE Level 5 Diploma in Classification & Pre Calculated Commercial Fire Sprinkler System Design (New Entrants) - Every Monday for 15 weeks

 30/08/2027
 13 spaces available
 Remote Learning (held online as a virtual classroom where the candidate will be invited via Microsoft Teams))

Qualification Purpose: This course and Qualification (ABBE L5 Diploma in Classification & Pre-calculated Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems Design is referenced as the Bafsa Competency Exam 'Unit 3' in the LPS1048 Is...

Members Cost  £3,600.00
Non-Members Cost  £4,400.00

ABBE Level 5 Diploma in Classification & Pre Calculated Commercial Fire Sprinkler System Design (New Entrants) - Every Tuesday for 15 weeks

March 2027

 02/03/2027
 13 spaces available
 Remote Learning (held online as a virtual classroom where the candidate will be invited via Microsoft Teams))

Qualification Purpose: This course and Qualification (ABBE L5 Diploma in Classification & Pre-calculated Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems Design is referenced as the Bafsa Competency Exam 'Unit 3' in the LPS1048 Is...

Members Cost  £3,250.00
Non-Members Cost  £4,000.00

ABBE Level 5 Diploma in Classification & Pre Calculated Commercial Fire Sprinkler System Design for Experienced Designers Feb 2027

February 2027

 08/02/2027
 7 spaces available
 Remote Learning (held online as a virtual classroom where the candidate will be invited via Microsoft Teams))

Qualification Purpose: This course and Qualification (ABBE L5 Diploma in Classification & Pre-calculated Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems Design is referenced as the Bafsa Competency Exam 'Unit 3' in the LPS1048 Is...

Members Cost  £3,250.00
Non-Members Cost  £4,000.00

ABBE Level 5 Diploma in Classification & Pre Calculated Commercial Fire Sprinkler System Design.. (Experienced designers)

 03/05/2027
 16 spaces available
 Remote Learning (held online as a virtual classroom where the candidate will be invited via Microsoft Teams))

Qualification Purpose: This course and Qualification (ABBE L5 Diploma in Classification & Pre-calculated Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems Design is referenced as the Bafsa Competency Exam 'Unit 3' in the LPS1048 ...

Members Cost  £450.00
Non-Members Cost  £600.00

BAFSA - ABBE Level 3 Inspection & Commissioning Refresher Programme (Online)

Programme Purpose: This online programme provides for a comprehensive refresh of the subject matter contained in the parent course : ABBE L3 Award in Inspection & Commissioning of Commercial Fire Sprinklers. Eligbility criter...

Members Cost  £4,200.00
Non-Members Cost  £5,500.00

BAFSA Classification & Design of High Rise & Non Storage Sprinkler Systems using FHC

 12/01/2027
 9 spaces available
 Remote Learning (held online as a virtual classroom where the candidate will be invited via Microsoft Teams))

Details This /course qualification covers: Classification and design of High-rise sprinkler systems in accordance with LPC Rules inc BS EN 12845.•   Design of Non-Storage Sprinkler systems using Full Hydraulic cal...

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