There are no prerequisites to attending this course as it is a non-technical course covering the subject of quality management systems meeting BAFE scheme requirements.

This is an optional course and attendance of this course is not a prerequisite for any other courses detailed within our training programme.

This course provides a clear understanding of the key requirements for achieving and maintaining BAFE certification. Topics covered include:

• Scope
• Roles of BAFE and third-party certification bodies
• Scope and objective of the BAFE SP203-1, SP203-4, DS301 & SP207 schemes
• Understanding quality management
• Structure of management system, procedures, registers & records
• Key personnel
• Training & competence requirements
• Requirements for holding of standards, codes of practice and publications
• Access to knowledge
• Requirements for test equipment and associated management including calibration
• Correct use of sub-contractor
• Dealing with complaints
• Dealing with defects & deficiencies and making record of corrective & preventative actions
• Design procedure
• Installation procedure
• Commissioning procedure
• Maintenance procedure
• Behaviours
• Key performance indicators for periodic and corrective maintenance
• Records of unwanted false alarms & troublesome systems
• Verification
• BAFE certification
• Management review
• Workplace requirements
• Insurance requirements
• Third party certification body audits and what to expect
• Correct use of BAFE logo
• Changes in company that affects your BAFE certification

• Gain a thorough understanding of BAFE scheme requirements
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices
• Improve your organisation’s readiness for BAFE certification audits
• Enhance internal processes for maintaining certification
• Reduce the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties
• Support continuous professional development for key personnel