CPD Seminars

CPD – Continuing Personal or Professional Development - is the term that describes a commitment to structured skills enhancement and personal or professional competence.

Alert Fire & Security with its fire systems partner Gent are able to provide a range of CPD seminars delivered in your work environment. Alert Fire & Security continue to provide new knowledge and improved skills within the work environment via its Continuing Professional Development programme for the fire industry.

With a range of extremely popular topics related to the fire industry, the CPD seminars are a must. So contact Alert Fire and Security today and discuss the benefits of the series of Gent’s technical seminars, aimed at raising the knowledge base of professionals and how they can assist you and your team.

The aim of each seminar is to provide a better understanding of the key considerations surrounding a particular topic in the fire industry. All our Gent seminars are officially certified by the Construction CPD Certification Service and are listed on their website www.cpduk.co.uk. The seminars have also gained other relevant external accreditations.

Our CPD seminars may be held at your office at a time that suits you and your team. Typically a seminar will be held for between six to ten people from your organisation.

Don’t worry about refreshments we provide those at absolutely no cost to you. So for a free lunch and a fantastic learning experience all you need to do is get in touch with the team at Alert and we shall take care of the rest.

Overview of the 12 CPD's offered by Alert Fire & Security in partnership with Gent

Comply Don't Fry (approx 1 hour)

The effect on the requirements of the provision of a fire detection system within a premise, in light of new Legislation, Building Regulations and changes to current Standards.

Don't be Alarmed! (approx 1 hour)

A guideline for designers on the use of VA/PA systems and how they are used in conjunction with a fire detection system, incorporating requirements of BS 5839-8: 2008. 

Raising the Standard (approx 2 hours)

An overview of BS 5839-1:2000, the code of practice for the fire detection system design and installation in the UK and maintenance responsibilities during the life of the system.

Watching the Detectors (approx 1.5 hours)

This presentation takes a detailed look at sections 21 & 22 of BS5839-1:2002 which covers the various types of detectors, their selection and siting.

Playing with Fire (approx 1 hour)

Details on the provision of a new fire alarm system and reasons why over 90% of systems installed today do not comply to the current British Standard.

Striking the Balance (approx 1 hour)

Guidelines for reducing false alarms without compromising the rapid detection of real fires.

Protect your Investment (approx 1 hour)

The vital role of maintenance to protect your people and property, and your investment. 

Fire! What Fire? (approx 1 hour) 

A guideline for designers on the use of sounders and how they are used within an advanced fire detection system, incorporating requirements of BS 5839 Part 1: 2002.

Breaking the code: Fire Safety in the NHS (approx 1 hour) 

The impact on the requirements of the provision of a fire detection system within NHS healthcare premises, in light of the NHS Firecode HTM 05-02, British Standards. All attendees are provided with full supporting documentation and CPD Certificates of Attendance are awarded on completion of each seminar. Gent’s CPD seminars continue to be recognised as the fire industry’s principal education forum.  The comprehensive programme of CPD seminars for Designers, Installers and End Users, have all been accredited with CPD Certification and are listed on their website www.cpduk.co.uk