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 Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Security Systems at Level 2 and the Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Security Systems at Level 3.

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

The Advanced Level 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 Intermediate Level Apprenticeship and subsequently progress to the Advanced Level Apprenticeship although it is possible for candidates with relevant experience to start their apprenticeship programme at advanced level in agreement with their employer and apprenticeship programme provider.