Skills for Security has announced Dahua Technology as a sponsor of its activities. The sponsorship deal includes support for the National Apprentice Show series of events around the UK, promotion of the fire and security apprenticeship scheme, and support for training centres across the country.

Skills for Security – a not-for-profit part of the British Security Industry Association – is the leading apprenticeship training provider in the UK across the electronic fire and security sector. The organisation works with employers to set National Occupational Standards and improve security skills and professionalism by providing access to training, apprenticeships and security qualifications for people employed in security roles across the UK.

Dahua Technology is a world-leading security systems provider that places technical innovation at the heart of its operations, investing over 10% of its annual turnover in R&D in the UK and Ireland, Dahua runs regular training and certification programmes to give installers and engineers the necessary skills to design and install the most appropriate solutions. The courses provide a combination of theory and hands-on, practical training using state-of-the-art technology. This enables participants to develop the skills they need to deliver the best solutions. The courses are tailored to different skills levels and requirements, making it easy to select the most appropriate course.

“We are very pleased to be able to sponsor Skills for Security in its mission to promote best practice and high-quality training among new and existing fire and security installers and engineers,” said Michael Lawrence, Marketing Director at Dahua UK and Ireland. “We place high priority on education, training and certification with our extensive training programmes, so it is fitting that we are sponsoring the leading apprenticeship training provider in the UK.”

David Scott, Managing Director of Skills for Security, said:  “We are delighted to welcome Dahua as our latest sponsor – their groundbreaking technology adds a new dimension to our curriculum and training centres, giving learners best in class technology to hone their craft on. We look forward to working with the Dahua team on upcoming initiatives, such as the National Apprenticeship show in November.”