21.06.2024

Introducing the RSA Academy

The Residential Sprinkler Association has completed the first and vital stage of its intention to become the leading training provider uniquely focussed on serving the needs of the residential and domestic sprinkler industry.

Skills for Justice (SFJ) has confirmed that the RSA Academy is now an SFJ Awards Approved Centre. As a result, the RSA can offer a unique and dedicated programme of residential and domestic sprinkler installer training through the RSA Academy. This nationally recognised training has been specially designed by the residential and domestic sector to serve the residential and domestic sprinkler industry, and it will be delivered by qualified assessors who have many years of practical and professional experience in the residential and domestic sprinkler industry.

The RSA Academy will deliver the SFJ Award Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Domestic & Residential) … This qualification is specifically aimed at individuals who are newly employed in the fire sprinkler industry specialising in the residential and domestic sector.

“After several years of listening to our membership, and a thorough review of the training and technical learning needed, we have now developed a course which is fit for purpose for the residential and domestic installer,” said Dean Price, Chairman of the RSA. “The RSA Academy puts RSA members in charge of their own destiny. This is just the beginning… Our vision is to be a one stop provider of courses which fulfil all of the training and development needs of the residential and domestic sector.

“We are confident that our diligence over the past five years has produced a course which will serve our members needs but we will listen to our students and their employers and grow this course where necessary."

Price also confirmed that priority will be given to members wishing to book onto the course. “Non-members of the RSA can either wait for a space or join us… and reap the benefits of being a member of an association which is totally committed to listening to, working with and providing for the future of the UK’s residential and domestic fire sprinkler industry.”

Hot on the heels of the RSA Academy delivering the SFJ Award Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Domestic & Residential, will be the certified course designed for those individuals who have been working in the industry for many years - the Experienced Learner route - Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)… Dates to be announced. Only existing RSA installer certificate holders are eligible to register for this course. Register your interest here.

Aware of concerns expressed by RSA members, Price stressed: “The Joint Industry Board (JIB) has agreed that the original RSA certification will only be phased out when it suits the RSA and its members.”

RSA Academy vision of the future