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IFSEC International 2012 - Engineers of Tomorrow - The UK Apprentice Skills Challenge

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Engineers of Tomorrow - The UK Apprentice Skills Challenge

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     Sponsored by: Equipment Sponsor:

CSL DualCom                    texecom

 

Engineers of Tomorrow - The UK Apprentice Skills Challenge, sponsored by CSL DualCom and in association with Skills for Security, the SSAIB and the NSI, returns to IFSEC International 2012.

Plus, this year Texecom are the sole equipment supplier.

Participants will be required to carry out a fault-finding exercise before re-commissioning an  existing system in line with EN standards.

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The Challenge

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In line with the changing landscape of security, The Challenge has once again evolved for 2012, with the task requiring critical assessment, as well as installation skills.

Working as a pair, participants will be required to commission an existing system in line with EN standards. As in previous years, points will be allocated against the various disciplines, taking into account the different skills required. The team with the most points wins The Challenge.
 

The contest requires the apprentice duos to:

 take a short written test covering the European Standards
 critically asses a previously installed intruder alarm system
 identify two faults, which had been placed into the system
 re-commission the system in line with EN standards
 add additional protection

 


Enter the Challenge Today

Through the challenge, apprentice installers are given the chance to:
 

 Test themselves physically
 Put their skills against each other
 Win a fantastic £1,000 cash prize*
 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners are invited to attend the Security Excellence Awards dinner on 17th October 2012 at the Hilton Park Lane, London.

*Shared between winners

Download the Engineers of Tomorrow entry brochure

Enter online

When & Where

The challenge takes place over the four days of IFSEC International 2012 in hall 5 stand I20. Participants will be expected to complete the task in 1.5 hours.
 
For more information about the challenge and how to enter please contact Jenny Barber at Skills for Security on +44 (0) 1905 744244 or Mark Cunningham on 07889 605 676

Download the Engineers of Tomorrow entry brochure


Why enter your apprentice?

Enter your apprentice into the challenge and get:

  • Recognition and exposure for your company across four days at IFSEC International
  • Great coverage at the Security Excellence Awards in October if your apprentice is crowned Engineer of Tomorrow

 


Support from SSAIB

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SSAIB are delighted to support and sponsor the Engineers of Tomorrow – the UK’s Apprentice Skills Challenge 2012.  It is good to see young and enthusiastic individuals demonstrate their practical skills and knowledge of Intruder & hold-up alarm system installation. 

We recognise the significance that the apprenticeship scheme provides for the systems industry, producing occupationally competent and qualified individuals that are equipped with the necessary skills for the future. The very best of luck to all apprentices taking part in this years challenge.
 

Support from NSI

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The importance of naturing the talent of young people cannot be overstated.  NSI has been a proud and avid supporter of this national competition since it began in 2000. 

It is a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to showcase their skills in front of their peers and the industry’s leading players.

NSI encourages all eligible apprentices to register to take part in this ever-popular competition and wishes them every success in the future.