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Certified Fire Alarm Technician - II

The Certified Fire Alarm Technician - II course offered by OXQUAL develops advanced technical competence in fire-alarm design, programming, inspection, testing, troubleshooting and integration with building systems.

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Overview

About this qualification

The Certified Fire Alarm Technician - II course offered by OXQUAL develops advanced technical competence in fire-alarm design, programming, inspection, testing, troubleshooting and integration with building systems.

Professional development
Professional development Build practical knowledge for real-world opportunities

Career-focused

Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Advanced Fire-Alarm Design
  2. System Layout and Zoning
  3. Occupancy Considerations
  4. NFPA 72 Technical Awareness
  5. BS 5839 Awareness
  6. Advanced Detection Technologies
  7. Multi-Sensor Detectors
  8. Addressable Systems
  9. Special-Hazard Detection
  10. Control-Panel Programming
  11. Programming Logic
  12. Signal Transmission
  13. Wireless Alarm Systems
  14. IP-Based Alarm Networks
  15. Advanced Inspection and Testing
  16. Preventive Maintenance
  17. Fault Diagnosis
  18. System Troubleshooting
  19. BMS Integration
  20. HVAC and Access-Control Integration
  21. Project Coordination
  22. Professional Responsibilities
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Experienced Fire-Alarm Technicians
  • Fire-Alarm Engineers and Installers
  • Facility and Safety Managers
  • Fire Inspectors
  • Professionals preparing for senior fire-alarm roles
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop advanced fire-alarm design competence.
  • Strengthen system-programming skills.
  • Improve complex fault diagnosis.
  • Develop building-system integration knowledge.
  • Improve inspection and testing practices.
  • Strengthen project leadership skills.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, practical system programming and troubleshooting exercise.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, scenario-based questions and live system diagnostics.
  • Total Questions: 70 theory questions plus 2 practical assessments.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 4 days (32–36 hours total).
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