Apprentice Security Engineer
Throughout this apprenticeship you will learn how to install, maintain and fault find on a range of security systems.
Role
As an apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to install, maintain and fault-find on the following systems:
- Access Control
- Video Surveillance
- Intruder Alarms
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, problem-solving, and learning new technical skills in various environments.
Training
This is where you'll learn the skills that employers actually want.
Your apprenticeship training is delivered by Skills for Security, specialists in fire and security training.
You’ll train through block release at our Dagenham centre, for one week every eight weeks (Tuesday–Friday).
You’ll work towards a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship, gaining real skills and a nationally recognised qualification.
What you’ll do as part of the programme:
- Train hands-on with real systems
- Learn from industry experts
- Complete a wide range of tasks and projects
- Build evidence from your job to support your learning
- Sit annual assessments at the centre
Your employer supports you on site. We focus on your training and progression.
Earn. Learn. Build a future-proof career.
Once qualified, you will be a multi-skilled engineer.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED
- Working Week
- Working patterns may vary, depending on location of the site.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 23rd November 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 8th December 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)