Zzeus Training, a leading fire alarm systems training provider, has announced that its delegates who attended the four July 2024 courses achieved the highest scores on record in their infamous five-day BS 5839-1 qualification which was released in 2019.
Out of 40 participants, eleven delegates scored an impressive 100%, earning a place in Zzeus’ renowned ‘100% Club.’
New members of this exclusive club receive a special badge featuring a break glass call point with gold lettering displaying “100% Club.” Over the years, many members have celebrated their achievements by sharing their success on LinkedIn, generating excitement and inspiring others to strive for the same.
The ‘100% Club’ was established by Zzeus in 2021 to elevate the performance of fire alarm learners at their Lincoln centre, aiming to push average scores above 90%. With the incentive of reaching 100% and receiving a prize, Zzeus has successfully motivated fire alarm engineers to achieve the highest standards of knowledge and competence in their field. Since its inception, the club has had a remarkable impact, with average scores rising to over 92%, up from 85%.
Zzeus says that many candidates now attend Zzeus courses with the aim of joining the ‘100% Club,’ wishing to demonstrate to their peers their commitment to competency. In recognition of the overall improvement, Zzeus has since introduced a Gold Standard award for candidates achieving over 90%.
Among the standout achievers in July 2024 was Caleb Houston, an 18-year-old Junior Estimator from the London-based Pacific Fire & Security. Praised by his colleagues as a ‘rising star,’ Caleb became one of the youngest people on record to join the club. Reflecting on his experience, Caleb said:
“I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent at the Zzeus course; the staff were always open to questions and were keen to offer help when needed; I was greeted and felt welcome every morning on arrival. As I was the youngest person on the course that week, I was a little anxious; however, as we progressed into the week, I built a sociable relationship with the attendees and staff. After securing 100% on the test, I received many congratulations from friends and family and the kind staff who helped me reach that goal, for which I am overly grateful.”
Dr. Tom Brookes, MSc PhD CEng FIET, Founder and Managing Director at Zzeus, added, “At Zzeus, we focus on empowering engineers. Rather than just issuing a certificate that might end up in a file, we provide something tangible for engineers to display with pride. We aim to create a buzz around the profession and foster pride in being a fire alarm engineer.”
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