In line with the latest Government instruction to close all educational settings due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, the FIA will be changing the way it delivers courses, exams, and CPD.
From Monday 23rd March 2020, FIA has moved to deliver its training to an online platform allowing students to learn from the comfort and safety of their homes during this period of enforced self-isolation. It will be delivered live by FIA's professional instructors with the opportunity to interact through a variety of methods.
Learn new skills
FIA aims to provide continuity of supply throughout these difficult times, and as a side benefit, fully utilize their staff’s time while working from home to learn new skills that the industry desperately needs.
The requirements post-Hackitt report and all the subsequent Competency Steering Group all indicate Level 3 qualifications as a minimum to work in fire safety so they will be well prepared with the knowledge and qualifications needed for future projects.
Online courses
All FIA courses have been delivered online and this will continue until the 31st of June 2020
From Monday 23rd March 2020, all FIA courses have been delivered online and this will continue until the 31st June 2020 as classroom-based learning is phased back into the training schedule.
Should this date need to be extended based on Government advice; then this website, its social media and email channels will announce the new date.
Remote access
Remote access to the trainer, the training materials, and fellow learners will rarely achieve the same engagement level as face-to-face which is clear.
However, detailed preparation and participation will aid students in coming close to the same experience as it is the same course, delivered by the same instructors, using the same supporting literature with the same opportunities to interact with questions albeit through a live chat and Q&A function.
Cost of courses
The learner will benefit from zero cost of travel and accommodation and zero traveling time
The costs of the courses are the same (the provider overhead is the same as the room hire being balanced by the provision of the interactive presentation package). The learner will benefit from zero cost of travel and accommodation and zero traveling time.
However, understanding that some might not gain the same value as classroom attendance; should the student fail the examination then FIA is prepared to offer a free place in a classroom (once resumed) on the same course and exam, both free of cost.
examination process
FIA is still working on how best to set up the examination process in line with OFQUAL’s requirements; however, this will not change the timings stated for the courses.
Fully utilize the staff’s time while working from home to learn new skills that the industry desperately needs. Even if they do not pass, they will get another shot at no additional cost.
courses available online
- BS 5839-1 FUNDAMENTAL IN FD&A CONVERSION COURSE (2 DAYS)
- BS 5839-1 FUNDAMENTAL IN FD&A UNIT 1 (2 DAYS)
- BS 5839-1 FUNDAMENTAL IN FD&A UNIT 2 (2 DAYS)
- FUNDAMENTALS IN FD&A UNITS 1 & 2 (4 DAYS)
- FOUNDATION COURSE
- HEALTH & SAFETY COURSE
- ENVIRONMENTAL COURSE
- FD&A ADVANCED MAINTAINER
- FD&A ADVANCED INSTALLER
- FD&A ADVANCED COMMISSIONER
- ACCESS TO FD&A
- EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOUNDATION & DESIGN
- EMERGENCY LIGHTING ADVANCED MAINTENANCE & OPERATION
- DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF VOICE ALARM SYSTEMS
- SERVICE TECHNICIANS COMMUNICATIONS COURSE
- INTRODUCTION TO FIRE IN BUILDINGS
- FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES
- UNIT 9: FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT – RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES
How to book?
The way users book themselves or others on a course has not changed. Users are equipped with the knowledge of what courses are running online, users can go and book on to an online course straight away.