Skills for Security is at The Security Event to highlight the importance of structured training and apprenticeships, supporting skills and competence across the fire and security sectors
Skills for Security is at The Security Event to highlight the importance of structured training and apprenticeships, supporting skills and competence across the fire and security sectors.
With a football theme in honour of the World Cup, on stand 4/P10, positioned between the fire and security areas of the show, the UK’s leading provider of fire and security training and apprenticeships will feature a dedicated area, designed to engage installers from across the UK. It will showcase how upskilling teams and recruiting apprentices can strengthen their workforce.
Skills for Security will also host a dedicated area for the National Qualifiers of the WorldSkills UK Electronic Fire and Security Competition, which aims to see 30 apprentices take part and showcase their skills. The competition will assess practical ability and industry knowledge across fire systems, intrusion detection and access control, reflecting the skills required of engineers entering the sector.
Says David Scott, Managing Director of Skills for Security: “The Security Event is a key date in our diary, allowing us to bring skills and apprenticeships into a very visible space. Positioning ourselves between fire and security reflects how closely connected these sectors are when it comes to training, competence and future workforce needs. Additionally, the competition gives apprentices a chance to demonstrate what they can do and gives employers confidence in the standard of talent coming through.”
Skills for Security is using the competition to support greater diversity within the industry with a first, female judge from SSAIB involved to encourage more female apprentices to enter the competition. Increasing female representation remains a key focus as Skills for Security works to challenge traditional perceptions and promote inclusive career pathways.
David added: “Everything we are doing at The Security Event and beyond is about strengthening the future of the industry. By investing in apprentices, promoting diversity and working closely with our partners, we are helping to build a skilled and confident workforce that the fire and security sectors can rely on for years to come.”
The competition is made possible through the support of its industry partners. Lead Partners The Security Event, CSL, Texecom and Paxton ensure the competition remains accessible, relevant and valuable to apprentices and employers alike.
Supporting Partners C-TEC, GS Yuasa Battery, Dahua, NSI and SSAIB contribute resources, expertise and services to enhance the competition experience and support its delivery.