Domestic & Commercial Fire Alarm Course - Level 3 BAFE — Combined DS301 and SP203-1 fire alarm training for electricians.
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 hands-on EAL Level 3 course in Cheshunt covers BS 5839-6 and BS 5839-1 with exams included.
Duration
4 days + Exams
Outcome
EAL Level 3 Award
Accredited
Full Package Price
£1,098Total Price
Next Intake
16th June 2026
Weekday: 4 days + exams
Domestic & Commercial Fire Alarm Course - Level 3 BAFE
£1,098Who Is This Route For?
The Level 3 Combined Award in Domestic & Commercial Fire Alarm Systems is a comprehensive, EAL-approved qualification designed for electricians and electrical professionals working across both domestic and commercial fire alarm installations. Covers the design, installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in accordance with BS 5839-6 (Domestic) and BS 5839-1 (Commercial) standards.
Requirements
- ✓Be aged 16 or over (18+ to sign certificates)
- ✓Hold prior electrical qualifications or relevant practical experience
Qualified Electricians
Electricians expanding into fire safety systems.
Fire Alarm Engineers
Engineers seeking formal BAFE-accredited qualifications.
Domestic & Commercial Fire Alarm Course - Level 3 BAFE Diploma — Course Breakdown
The Level 3 Combined Award in Domestic & Commercial Fire Alarm Systems is a comprehensive, EAL-approved qualification designed for electricians and electrical professionals working across both domestic and commercial fire alarm installations. Covers the design, installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in accordance with BS 5839-6 (Domestic) and BS 5839-1 (Commercial) standards.
Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
2 DaysBS 5839-1: fire detection grades, system categories (L1–L5, M), design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, false alarm reduction, documentation.
Domestic Fire Alarm Systems
2 DaysBS 5839-6: UK building & fire safety legislation, grades, categories, dwelling types, risk-based design, installation, testing, commissioning, certification.
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16th June 2026
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13th August 2026
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6th October 2026
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Unbeatable Value Package
Compare buying each module individually vs. our all-in-one package price.
| Component | Individual Price | Package |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Fire Alarm (BS 5839-1) | £549 | Included |
| Domestic Fire Alarm (BS 5839-6) | £549 | Included |
| Total if purchased separately | £1,098 | £1,098 |
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Domestic & Commercial Fire Alarm Course - Level 3 BAFE — Course Breakdown
This programme includes all of the following qualifications and training.
📖 What You'll Learn
📋 Module Breakdown
Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
2 DaysBS 5839-1: fire detection grades, system categories (L1–L5, M), design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, false alarm reduction, documentation.
Domestic Fire Alarm Systems
2 DaysBS 5839-6: UK building & fire safety legislation, grades, categories, dwelling types, risk-based design, installation, testing, commissioning, certification.
What's Next?
Advance your career after achieving your Gold Card and core qualifications.
Successful Students
1/7“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.”
Steve B.
Fire Alarm Combined Graduate
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Domestic & Commercial Fire Alarm Course - Level 3 BAFE.
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.
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