Electronic Systems Technology Level 4 TG, Paperback

(Total Level Hours: 235; 150 mandatory for level completion)

33401-03 Fire Alarm Systems (40 Hours) Covers the basics of fire alarm systems, including devices, circuits, system design and installation guidelines, power requirements, control panel programming, testing, and troubleshooting. Explores integration of fire alarms with other systems. Examines both residential and commercial fire alarm applications. Emphasizes the NEC®.

 

33402-03 Intrusion Detection Systems (30 Hours) Introduces intrusion detection security systems. Describes devices such as sensors, notification, control panels, and programming. Covers system design and installation guidelines, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting. Emphasizes codes and standards.

 

33403-03 Audio Systems (40 Hours) Introduces and explains audio system components, including input sources, amplifiers, signal processing equipment, and output equipment. Describes power requirements, cabling options, system configuration, and basic design considerations. Reviews common test equipment used for installation and troubleshooting.

 

33404-03 Overview of Nurse Call and Signaling Systems (10 Hours) Presents an overview of nurse call and signaling systems as found in hospitals and other health-care facilities. Covers basic emergency call and duress system requirements based on facility type. Identifies installation requirements based on UL and other building code specifications.

 

33405-03 CCTV Systems (20 Hours) Describes the installation and configuration of closed circuit TV systems for small, medium, and large facilities. Explains various equipment, including cameras, lenses, remote-positioning, video recording, and transmission. Covers the roles of the internet and digital technologies. Introduces test and troubleshooting equipment.

  

33406-03 Broadband Systems (15 Hours) Describes the major elements of head-end design for specialized television systems, including CATV, SMATV, and MATV systems. Explains receivers, modulators, amplification, and distribution devices. Explains proper signal levels, cable attenuation, insertion loss, and acceptable carrier-to-noise levels. Covers common test equipment and troubleshooting procedures.

 

33407-03 Access Control Systems (30 Hours) Introduces access control systems, including appdoor locking systems, readers, biometrics, and controEmphasizes installation practices as well as builelectrical codes. Trainee $18.00

 

33408-03 Systems Integration (20 Hours)

Presents concepts for connecting two or more stand-alone systems together. Emphasizes how to improve the capabilities of each system. Describes the best practices for interoperability and system performance. Discusses various interconnection options and integration protocols. Emphasizes high-tech building automation systems.

 

33409-03 System Commissioning and User Training (10 Hours) Covers the basics of final testing and closeout procedures and how to build these activities into your projects. Describes customer satisfaction levels and expectations and how to meet them during the cut-over phase of any project. Focuses on industry best practices and user required training.

 

33410-03 Media Management Systems (10 Hours) Explains the basic principles behind shared media resources and their access via a computer network or hardwired application. Describes media types for both analog and digital platforms. Explores cabling options including fiber-optic interfaces.

 

33411-06 Telecommunications Systems (10 Hours) Describes the history and current use of basic subscriber systems. Also covers PBX systems used in business applications and Central office services used to interface to the public switched telephone network (PSTN).