For electricians and fire alarm engineers who need one combined fire alarm course covering domestic BAFE DS301 and commercial BAFE SP203-1. This 4-day theory-only EAL Level 3 course in Cheshunt covers BS 5839-6 and BS 5839-1 through standards study, documentation guidance and exam preparation. EAL Level 3 Award approved.
Upgrade to the Triple package for £329 more and add Emergency Lighting SP203-4.
Take the combined fire alarm package if you need both domestic DS301 and commercial SP203-1 fire alarm awards.
Add emergency lighting to complete the fire safety package in one joined-up route.
Upgrade to the Triple package for £329 more and add Emergency Lighting SP203-4.For electricians and fire alarm engineers who need one combined fire alarm course covering domestic BAFE DS301 and commercial BAFE SP203-1. This 4-day theory-only EAL Level 3 course in Cheshunt covers BS 5839-6 and BS 5839-1 through standards study, documentation guidance and exam preparation.
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BS 5839-1: fire detection grades, system categories (L1–L5, M), design requirements, installation standards, commissioning records, maintenance schedules, false alarm reduction, documentation.
BS 5839-6: UK building and fire safety legislation, grades, categories, dwelling types, risk-based design, installation standards, testing records, commissioning certificates.
EAL Level 3 Award — Fire Detection & Alarm Systems for Buildings (BS 5839-1). This is included as part of the course delivery.
EAL Level 3 Award — Fire Detection & Alarm Systems for Dwellings (BS 5839-6). This is included as part of the course delivery.
Theory-only standards, documentation and exam preparation. This is included as part of the course delivery.
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See what is included, what changes between routes, and whether a package gives you better value before choosing Domestic & Commercial Fire Alarm (EAL Level 3).
| CompareWhat changes? | Option 1Domestic & Commercial Fire Alarm (EAL Level 3)Recommended | Option 2Domestic Fire Alarm (EAL Level 3 / BAFE DS301) | Option 3Commercial Fire Alarm (EAL Level 3 / BAFE SP203-1) | Option 4Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting (EAL Level 3 Triple Award) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS 5839-1 Commercial | Included | Not included | Included | Included |
| BS 5839-6 Domestic | Included | Included | Not included | Included |
| BS 5266-1 Emergency Lighting | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| BAFE DS301 eligible | Included | Included | Not included | Included |
| BAFE SP203-1 competency | Included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Duration | 4 Days | 2 Days | 2 Days | 5 Days |
| Price | £1,198 | £599 | £599 | £1,527 |
Hear directly from learners who used Learn Trade Skills to progress their electrical training route.
Did this for our BAFE SP203-1 registration — passed both Awards first time. Tutor was an active fire engineer, not just reading from slides. The false-alarm section alone has saved us callouts already.
Switched from electrical contracting into fire alarm work and this combined course got me both qualifications in a week. The BS 5839 examples and certificate guidance made the standards click.
Clear, theory-focused and no padding. Four days well-spent and the materials are still on my van shelf for reference. Already quoted on two domestic Grade D jobs that I would have turned away before.
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On passing you hold two EAL Level 3 Awards — Fire Detection & Alarm Systems for Buildings (BS 5839-1, commercial) and Fire Detection & Alarm Systems for Dwellings (BS 5839-6, domestic). These are the qualifications a BAFE-registered company needs to certify staff against SP203-1 (Version 8, 2023) for commercial Grade A installations, and DS301 for domestic Grade A–F systems. You become a competent person under BS 5839 for design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and verification.
BS 5839-1 is the British Standard for fire detection and alarm systems in non-domestic premises (offices, warehouses, schools, hospitals, retail, HMOs in scope). BS 5839-6 covers fire detection and alarm systems for dwellings (single-family homes, individual flats). They are separate standards with different categories, grades, and design rules — the Combined Course covers both in one programme.
BAFE is the third-party certification body trusted by insurers, regulators, and most clients in the UK fire industry. SP203-1 is the BAFE scheme for fire detection & alarm systems in commercial premises (BS 5839-1). DS301 is the BAFE scheme for domestic systems (BS 5839-6). To register your company under either scheme, your engineers need EAL Level 3 (or equivalent) Awards in the relevant subject — which is exactly what this course provides.
The course runs over 4 days at our Cheshunt centre (2 days commercial, 2 days domestic) with EAL Level 3 Award exams sat at the end. The £1,198 fee includes both Award registrations, examination fees, printed learning materials, standards tuition, certificate examples, compliance records and exam preparation. Small groups (maximum 16 learners) for individual support.
You should hold prior electrical qualifications or have substantial relevant industry experience. The course assumes you understand basic electrical theory and current 18th Edition wiring regulations. Most attendees are 2365-qualified or equivalent practising electricians moving into fire alarm work.
The Combined Award covers fire alarms only (BS 5839-1 + BS 5839-6). The Triple Award adds Emergency Lighting (BS 5266-1, BAFE SP203-4) as a third Level 3 Award. If your work includes emergency lighting systems — which most commercial fire-system installers do — the Triple is the more complete qualification and only £400 more for the additional 1-day module.
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BS 5839-1:2025 (Commercial Fire Alarm Systems)
Please bring your own current physical copy. If you cannot bring one, contact Learn Trade Skills before the course so a centre loan copy can be reserved. Centre loan copies are for in-centre study and assessment only and must not be taken home, written in or annotated.
BS 5839-6 (Domestic Fire Alarm Systems)
Please bring your own current physical copy. If you cannot bring one, contact Learn Trade Skills before the course so a centre loan copy can be reserved. Centre loan copies are for in-centre study and assessment only and must not be taken home, written in or annotated.
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