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£495
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Two days
Intermediate level
2-Day Online Course | FireQual Level 3 Award | 16 CPD Hours
This intensive two-day online course provides a comprehensive understanding of emergency lighting systems, covering the full lifecycle from design principles through to installation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance.
The course is aligned with the requirements of BS 5266-1:2025 and leads to the FireQual Award in the Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Emergency Lighting Systems (Level 3).
Combining the content of our Emergency Lighting – Foundation and Emergency Lighting – Install, Test & Maintain modules, the course supports learners in developing both technical understanding and practical confidence when working with emergency lighting systems in real-world settings.
Learners will gain the knowledge and confidence to:
design compliant emergency lighting systems,
select and position components correctly,
install and commission systems to a professional standard, and
carry out inspection, testing, and maintenance in line with current standards and legislation.
On successful completion of the course and associated assessments, learners will be able to:
Design appropriate emergency lighting systems using prescribed design methods
Install, test, commission, and maintain systems in accordance with BS 5266-1:2025
Verify existing systems and complete required documentation and certification
Apply good practice when assessing compliance, maintenance, and ongoing system performance
This course is designed for those involved in the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, or modification of emergency lighting systems, including:
Specifiers and designers
Installers and commissioners
Verifiers and maintainers
Those responsible for inspection, testing, or system modification
The course is technical in nature. Learners should have:
prior experience in electrical installations, and
a basic understanding of lighting systems.
Legislation, standards, and system types
The need for emergency lighting
Consultation and record keeping
Illumination conditions: escape, safety, and standby
Design process and calculations
Siting, spacing, and safety signs
Power supplies: batteries, generators, wiring systems
Installation methods and cable requirements
Protective devices and test facilities
Testing procedures and verification
Routine inspection and maintenance
Repairs, servicing, and specialist components
Documentation, certification, and logbook requirements
Assessment
Learners will complete:
a multiple-choice knowledge assessment, and
a short design-based exercise to demonstrate understanding.
Successful completion leads to the award of the:
FireQual Award in the Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Emergency Lighting Systems (Level 3)
Learners will also receive an Ember Compliance Certificate of Achievement CPD: 16 CPD Hours

Fire and security engineer training is essential for individuals who are responsible for designing, installing, maintaining, and commissioning fire and security systems.
Ember Compliance specialises in providing comprehensive training programs for fire and security engineers. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of fire and security engineer training and how Ember Compliance can provide a comprehensive training program.
Importance of Fire and Security Engineer Training:
Ensuring System Functionality:
Fire and security engineer training is essential for ensuring that fire and security systems are designed, installed, and maintained correctly. Proper training can help engineers understand the complexities of fire and security systems and ensure that they are functioning correctly.
Maintaining Compliance:
Our training can help engineers understand legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring that fire and security systems meet compliance standards. Proper training can help engineers stay up-to-date with changing regulations and requirements.
Improving Safety:
Proper training can help improve the safety of buildings and the people inside them. Fire and security systems are critical in preventing loss of life and property damage, and properly trained engineers can ensure that these systems function correctly.
Ember Compliance Comprehensive Training Program:
Ember Compliance provides a comprehensive training program for fire and security engineers. Our program includes:
Technical Training:
We offer technical training for fire and security engineers. Our training covers a wide range of topics, including the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fire and security systems. Our training is designed to ensure that engineers have a solid foundation in fire and security systems.
Compliance Training:
We also provide compliance training for fire and security engineers. Our training covers legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring that engineers understand the compliance standards for fire and security systems.
Practical Training:
In our classroom training courses, we also provide practical training for fire and security engineers. Our training includes hands-on experience with fire and security systems, providing engineers with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting.
Certification:
Through the CPD Certification Service and FireQual we offer certification for fire and security engineers. Our certification program ensures that engineers have the knowledge and skills necessary to design, install, commission, and maintain fire and security systems effectively.
Fire and security engineer training is essential for ensuring that fire and security systems are designed, installed, commissioned, and maintained correctly and that legal and regulatory requirements are met.
At Ember Compliance we provide a comprehensive training program that covers technical, compliance, and practical training, as well as certification.
If you require fire and security engineer training, contact Ember Compliance to discuss your needs and learn how we can help.
Confused about the different Qualification Frameworks? Take a look at our blog which talks about the corresponding levels between UK national qualification frameworks and the European qualification framework.
