This Apprenticeship is designed to provide apprentices with the skills to work in the security systems sector, designing, installing, commissioning and maintaining electronic security systems such as Intruder Alarms, CCTV, Access Control, and Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.

The framework includes the Foundation Apprenticeship in Security Systems at Level 2 and the Apprenticeship in Security Systems at Level 3.

The Foundation Apprenticeship can be completed within 24 months and job opportunities include security systems installation engineers, security systems maintenance engineers, and security systems and maintenance engineers.

The Apprenticeship can be completed within 24 months and job opportunities include security systems installation and maintenance engineers, and security systems surveyors.

Apprentices will usually complete the Foundation Apprenticeship and subsequently progress to the Apprenticeship although it is possible for candidates with relevant experience to start their Apprenticeship programme at Level 3 in agreement with their employer and Apprenticeship programme provider.