Skills for Security is the UK’s leading fire and security training provider, dedicated to developing the next generation of talent for the industry. With a comprehensive offering that spans government-funded apprenticeships, industry-recognised technical courses, and our innovative Skills On-Demand platform, we deliver world-class training that equips learners with the skills and qualifications employers need.
Our mission is to future-proof the fire and security sector by providing accessible, flexible, and highly relevant training options that support learners at every stage of their career. From young apprentices just starting out, to experienced professionals ready to upskill or reskill, we offer pathways that drive personal growth, career progression, and industry-wide excellence.
With modern training centres, expert tutors, and close links to key employers and manufacturers, Skills for Security ensures every learner gains both hands-on experience and technical knowledge aligned with real-world systems and standards. Our pioneering Skills On-Demand platform also allows businesses and individuals to access up-to-date, specialist training anytime, anywhere.
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Going above and beyond in apprentice training
David Scott, Managing Director, Skills For Security explains how apprentice training has had to evolve to meet the needs of modern industry You’re about to have your largest ever intake of apprentices; to what do you attribute the popularity of your courses? The popularity of our programmes comes down to
Skills for Security to champion talent at The Security Event
Skills for Security has reported that it is attending The Security Event (TSE) to highlight the importance of structured training and apprenticeships, supporting skills and competence across the fire and security sectors. With a football theme in honour of the World Cup, on stand 4/P10 (positioned between the fire and
Asset Intelligence backs engineer training partnership
Asset Intelligence, part of Galliford Try has joined Skills for Security as a Platinum Sponsor and will begin onboarding its engineering workforce onto the Skills On-Demand training platform. The collaboration is said to reflect a shared focus on strengthening technical capability across the security and infrastructure sectors. According to the
How the FESS Group is shaping the future of apprenticeships
In an exclusive interview with Security Journal UK, the Fire Emergency, & Security Systems (FESS Group) discusses why the group was formed, how it is supporting its apprentices and its new training facilities. Why was the FESS Group formed and what inconsistency or training gaps did the founders see in
Addressing the skills gap: New training centre opens
Skills for Security has opened its seventh dedicated training site in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, welcoming its first fire and security apprentices on site. The new centre has reportedly been fully renovated to create a modern and practical learning environment, with updated resources and facilities designed specifically for apprentices in the
