Fire and Security Careers Day

The Fire and Security Careers Day will take place on Thursday 13 February 2025, 1.30-4.30pm at SERC's Lisburn Campus.

The day aims to raise awareness of the opportunities for qualifications and careers in the fire and security industry. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for young people and school leavers who may be considering their career to find out about the qualifications and employment opportunities in an exciting growth industry.

We are keen to raise awareness of the career opportunities in an industry which people may not have considered.   It encompasses fundamentals of electronics, IT and electrical skills, and builds on knowledge that potential students or employees may have already gained at school or in employment.

The fire and security industry offers highly dynamic and diverse careers and employment roles, for example, field technician, estimating or contract management.  There is a recognised skills shortage in the industry and jobs for fully qualified technicians command lucrative salaries.

For the past six years SERC has been growing and developing the fire and security apprenticeship. Our apprentices have gained recognition for their tremendous achievements in national competitions including IFSEC National Fire and National Security Competition.  

This illustrates the quality of their training - a partnership between SERC and employers - and the apprentice's expertise, professionalism, and positive attitude.”

SERC has been instrumental in supporting the introduction of the Northern Ireland Fire and Security Employers Federation and the development of new courses and upskilling training for the industry. Employers and manufacturers have contributed state-of-the-art products the College to support teaching and Continuing Professional Development.  

Employers and key stakeholders of the UK Fire and Security Industry will be on hand to answer questions at the Careers Day on 13 February 2025. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to experience using products and completing tasks associated with the industry, including a mobile CCTV training unit, communication networks, wireless and hard-wired fire and security products, and to meet potential employers and current apprentices.

There will be an opportunity for those interested in a career in the fire and security industry to visit a leading security manufactures Headquarters in Dublin.

The electrotechnical Certificate Scheme will be attending the career day and potential apprentices will have the opportunity to consider registering for a short health and safety course. Employers in the Fire and Security Industry offer potential apprentices work experience over the Easter and Summer holidays. The Health and Safety course would ensure that those taking advantage of the opportunity of work experience would not be restricted from accessing employers’ customers properties.

The first World Skill Gold Medal winner and Technicians who have recently completed their apprenticeship will be attending the event. There is an opportunity to chat with them and hear about their own experience as an apprentice working in the Fire and Security industry.

The Fire Security Careers Day at SERC on 13 February 2025 is a great first step to finding out more about opportunities for employment in the industry whether you are a school leaver or looking for a change of direction.”