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Scutum Academy
Training the Next Generation of Engineers in the Industry

What is Scutum Academy?

Scutum Academy is an established apprentice programme with a track record of providing future engineers with the comprehensive basic skills needed to prepare them for a rewarding career in the life safety industry.

UK Wide

Apprentices from throughout the UK have benefitted not only from the development of technical skills in a friendly and inclusive environment but they have done so in the knowledge that there is job waiting at the end of it.

Skills for Security

We partner with skills for security who provide dedicated group teaching, providing the foundational knowledge through both theory and practical that future engineers can employ in the real world.

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Skills Shortages & Apprenticeship Prospects

The government estimates that by the end of 2025 there will be a skill shortage of around 250,000 engineers. Within fire and security alone there is around a 25,000 engineer shortage.

There are really exciting prospects for the apprentices. In the fire and security industry it is estimated that around 80% of apprentices within three years of finishing an apprenticeship programme, progress into management roles.

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Skills for Security

We partner with Skills for Security who are the UK’s largest provider of fire and security apprenticeships, offering dedicated group teaching.

By partnering with Skills for Security we are confident our apprentices are being trained by the best tutors in the industry, who care passionately about teaching and who push for a little bit more out of our apprentices. They are absolutely dedicated to creating the next generation of apprentices in this industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Apprentices can join Scutum Academy from all around the UK. From Aberdeen all the way down to Plymouth.

Of course. Apprentices receive a salary, uniform and all the necessary tools and support to conduct their training, alongside our senior engineers.

All fire and security equipment from the leading manufacturers. This takes place in the field, with our senior engineers, as well as in the Skills for Security training centres, where they have invested in hundreds of thousands of pounds, in state-of-the-art manufacturers equipment.

There are really exciting prospects for apprentices. Skills for Security estimate that around 80% of apprentices progress into management roles within three years of finishing their apprenticeship.

Apprentices work from the Scutum regional offices for the duration of the 3 year course, and come together every 5-6 weeks at a Skills for Security training centre to complete their professional training and share knowledge and experiences. Courses are a 50/50 split between theory and practical training.

The suggested timescale is roughly three years for the Fire Emergency Security Systems Technician course that is provided. However, the assessment can be taken sooner, depending on how well an apprentice is doing. We understand that everyone learns differently and at different speeds. As long as an apprentice has been on course for a little over a year, they can take their assessment and become qualified, if they are ready.

Scutum Academy Brochure

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Recruitment for 2025 is now open!

Apply directly with Skills for Security to the following locations:

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Contact Us

Contact Scutum UK today to discuss how we can assist you with our fire protection solutions.