City & Guilds
Domestic Fire & CO Alarm Systems
Our first ever City & Guilds Assured training course is designed to equip installers with a comprehensive understanding of domestic alarm systems.
Covering key areas such as system design, installation, maintenance, interconnection, siting, and electrical connections, this course provides the essential knowledge and practical insight needed to ensure safe, effective, and compliant alarm installations in residential settings.
Watch the video for an insight into the City & Guilds training
Hear from our customers as they spend the day at our headquarters in Oswestry to participate in the City & Guilds training for domestic fire and carbon monoxide alarm systems.
The City & Guilds Assured training provides in-depth knowledge on Domestic Fire & CO Alarm Systems
This full-day training course has been designed to give a detailed understanding of the design, installation, maintenance, interconnection, siting, and electrical connection of domestic alarm systems.
Delivered by a member of our expert Technical Team, the course includes a variety of theory-based and practical sessions covering:
- Standards and Regulations, including BS 5839-6, Installation Building Regulations, Fire Construction Products, Carbon Monoxide BS 50292, rented regulations, Fitness for Human Habitation Act (Wales) and the Tolerable Standard (Scotland)
- System Design – grades and categories
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Sensor Types
- Alarm Siting
- Installation
- Integration
- Testing and Maintenance
- Interconnection
- Products and Technology
How do I apply?
To be eligible to participate in the training you must be:
- An Expert Installer
- Be a member of the Aico Installer Community
If you meet the above criteria, please log in to the Installer Community to register your interest or contact your local Relationship Manager.
What this means for:
Installers
Our Gold Standard Installer initiative is designed to recognise installers who have completed our Expert Installer and City & Guilds assured training courses. Combining a comprehensive understanding of domestic alarm systems with an FIA accreditation or industry membership, this standard recognises and rewards top-tier excellence in home life safety.
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Our Housing Professional Quality Standard (HPQS) initiative is designed to empower social housing providers who have a robust understanding of domestic alarm systems by ensuring teams are fully City & Guilds accredited. Developed alongside FIA-accredited training, this standard helps providers mitigate risk, stay compliant, and guarantee the ultimate safety of their residents.
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