Churches Fire & Security delivers free training for local students

During a hands-on demonstration, third year electrical learners were shown the mechanics of a standard emergency lighting system and how to correctly install and service such systems for customers in order to meet British Standards in relation to fire safety.

As well as studying the importance of maintaining fire safety services for customers, the learners found out about Churches Fire & Security’s business practices and how the firm support companies right across the UK with their own safety requirements.

Beyond the product training, the young learners had the opportunity to use their electrical knowledge on test panels and learn how to mark-up premises floorplans for the installation of emergency lighting.

Churches Fire & Security has pledged to support the local community, with the free training given to the learners at Eastleigh College reinforcing that commitment. Helping young learners with the employer engagement elements of their course, Churches Fire & Security also detailed career options after graduation. Highlighting opportunities in the fire and safety industries, the business is striving to help young people into work through the free training and insight into the role of electrical technicians.

Importance of electrical safety

Steve Lewis, regional service manager at Churches Fire & Security, visited Eastleigh College with two experienced technicians who took time out of their schedule of maintenance to talk with the learners.

Lewis commented: “These learners are acutely aware of the importance of electrical safety. Demonstrating how Churches Fire & Security’s colleagues install and service fire safety systems really helped them to think of their career options beyond college.”

Pete Joddrell, deputy principal at Eastleigh College, added: “We’re delighted that Churches Fire & Security has taken the time to come and visit us and speak to our learners. The benefits of having industry experts at the college are significant. Learners are able to relate their college course to real working practices. We hope that this exercise has inspired our youngsters to follow in the footsteps of the experts at Churches Fire & Security.”

*Further information on Churches Fire & Security is available online at www.churchesfire.com