Skills for Security, the sector skills body for the private security sector, is pitting security apprentices against each other in a live installation challenge at IFSEC 2018.
A skills challenge designed to find the UK’s best security apprentice, Engineers of Tomorrow sees over 60 young security engineers – working in teams of two – competing for the title; and a £1,000 prize.
Engineers of Tomorrow runs over all three days of IFSEC, at ExCeL in London Docklands from Tuesday to Thursday, June 19 to 21.
Competitors undertake a 90-minute assessment, working in pairs to install and commission an intruder alarm system. Each entrant will be marked by a panel of judges from the security inspectorates NSI and SSAIB, with points allocated based on performance in the various disciplines. Competitors must also complete a theory test.
Peter Sherry, chief executive of Skills for Security, says that Engineers of Tomorrow provides a unique challenge to apprentices in the security sector – one that can also benefit their employers. “There’s perhaps no more exciting way to prove your skills than when up against the clock, and competition against the best of your peers. But this isn’t just about winning – those who take part can gain credits towards their level 2 or level 3 NVQ portfolio and raise their profile in the industry. It’s great exposure for employers, too.”
There are also heat prizes, presented each day. The winners will be presented with their awards at the annual Security & Fire Awards in London in November.
Sherry adds: “Engineers of Tomorrow adds excitement to the sector’s top event. I don’t envy the pressure of live installations at a busy venue, but if participants can do this then they’re going to become great employees under any circumstances.”
See also video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmTGoCpEUfU.
