A new apprentice engineer scheme aimed at technically minded school leavers from the age of 16 is being supported by Gent by Honeywell. The scheme has been designed to support the Fire Industry Association’s (FIA) objective to create a more definitive career structure in the industry.
It is targeted at young people looking to gain skills and qualifications while earning money as they train.
The apprentices on the course will divide their time between college, gaining a theoretical grounding in the fire engineering syllabus, while acquiring practical experience through working for one of Gent’s approved System Integrators.
Skills for Security, the industry Sector Skills Council, has worked in collaboration with Gent to ensure the Knowledge of Security and Emergency Alarm Systems (1852) course is delivered by colleges to meet industry standards. Students on the course will work towards an NVQ Level 2 assessed by City & Guilds, with an option to continue to Level 3.
During the second year of the course, the apprentices will be treated to Education Days at Gent’s headquarters in Leicester, where they will see first hand the development and manufacture of the company’s fire systems to gain a greater understanding of the product.
Skills for Security, the industry sector skills council, has worked in collaboration with Gent to ensure the Knowledge of Security and Emergency Alarm Systems (1852) course is delivered by colleges to meet industry standards. Students on the course will work towards an NVQ Level 2 assessed by City & Guilds, with an option to continue to Level 3.
During the second year of the course, the apprentices will be treated to education days at Gent’s headquarters in Leicester, where they will see first hand the development and manufacture of the company’s fire systems.
More information on the Gent scheme
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