Domestic Fire Alarm Course - EAL Level 3 BAFE DS301 — 2-day BS 5839-6 domestic fire alarm training for electricians and installers.
For electricians and fire alarm engineers who need the Domestic Fire Alarm Systems course for BAFE DS301 and BS 5839-6 work. This 2-day hands-on EAL Level 3 course in Cheshunt covers domestic fire detection, alarm design, installation and commissioning.
We recommend speaking with a course advisor to get your clear career plan.
Duration
2 days (22 guided learning hours)
Location
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Accredited
Domestic Fire Alarm Course - EAL Level 3 BAFE DS301
£549Who Is This Route For?
For electricians and fire alarm engineers who need the Domestic Fire Alarm Systems course for BAFE DS301 and BS 5839-6 work. This 2-day hands-on EAL Level 3 course in Cheshunt covers domestic fire detection, alarm design, installation and commissioning.
Requirements
- ✓No formal entry requirements. A basic understanding of electrical principles is recommended.
Fire System Installers
Tradespeople adding fire alarm or emergency lighting skills.
Maintenance Teams
Companies responsible for compliance and site safety systems.
Qualified Electricians
Electricians expanding into specialist compliance work.
Upcoming Intake Dates
Reserve your place for the next 2 days (22 guided learning hours) course intake.
18th June 2026
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17th August 2026
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8th October 2026
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Course Breakdown
What You Will Learn
- ✓UK Fire Safety Legislation
Understanding building and fire safety legislation, notifiable and non-notifiable installations.
- ✓BS 5839-6 Standard In-Depth
Grades, categories, dwelling types, risk-based design, installation techniques.
- ✓Testing, Commissioning & Maintenance
Testing protocols, commissioning procedures, certification and record keeping.
Study Options
In-centre intensive delivery — ideal for focused learning.
Curriculum
Unit 1UK Fire Safety Legislation▼
Unit 2BS 5839-6 Standard In-Depth▼
Unit 3Testing, Commissioning & Maintenance▼
Where Can This Lead?
Fire Alarm Combined (recommended)
Cover both BAFE DS301 (this) + BAFE SP203-1 in one 4-day course - saves on standalones.
View Course →Fire Alarm — Commercial (SP203-1)
Extend to commercial fire detection (BS 5839-1) as a standalone qualification.
View Course →Fire & Emergency Lighting Triple Award
Add BAFE SP203-4 emergency lighting to the fire alarm combined route.
View Course →Emergency Lighting
Standalone emergency lighting qualification to BS 5266-1 / BAFE SP203-4.
View Course →Successful Students
1/7“Really practical course. Now confident designing and installing fire alarm systems in homes and HMOs. The BAFE documentation walkthrough on day 2 was worth the course on its own.”
Jamie W.
Domestic Fire Alarm Graduate
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