Electronic Systems Technology Level 1 Trainee Guide, Paperback

(Total Level Hours: 167.5; includes 72.5 of Core Curriculum)

33101-04 Introduction to the Trade (10 Hours) Provides an overview of the alarm, telecommunications, and entertainment electronics industries from a technician’s perspective. Also introduces the elements of professional conduct and trainees’ responsibilities to themselves and their employers, customers, and fellow workers.

 

33102-04 Construction Materials and Methods (17.5 Hours) Gives the trainees an overview of the materials and techniques used in constructing and finishing all forms of residential and commercial buildings, including wood and metal frame, brick and block, post and beam, poured and prefabricated concrete, and structural steel. Covers the various drills, bits, and techniques used to drill through various construction materials.

 

33103-04 Pathways and Spaces (15 Hours) Introduces the many types of conduits and wireways used in low-voltage applications, along with their supporting hardware. Provides an overview of telecommunications cable pathways from the source to the destination, including maintenance holes, ducts, equipment rooms, and telecommunications closets.

 

33104-04 Fasteners and Anchors (5 Hours) Covers the hardware and systems used by a low-voltage technician to mount and support boxes, receptacles, and other electrical components. Discusses the various types of anchors and supports, their applications, and how to install them safely.

 

33105-04 Job-Site Safety (12.5 Hours) Covers safety rules and regulations for electricians. Describes the necessary precautions to take for various electrical hazards found on the job. Also teaches the OSHA-mandated lockout/tagout procedure.

 

33106-04 Craft-Related Mathematics (10 Hours) Expands on the knowledge gained in the Core Curriculum module, Introduction to Construction Math. Emphasizes the metric system, including how to convert between corresponding English and metric system units. Also covers the use of scientific notation, powers and roots, and the basic concepts of algebra, geometry, and right-angle trigonometry. 

 

33107-04 Hand Bending of Conduit (7.5 Hours) Provides an introduction to conduit bending and installation. Covers the techniques for using hand-operated and step condubenders, as well as cutting, reaming, and threading conduit.

 

33108-04 Low-Voltage Cabling (20 Hours) Covers the makeup, identification, and applications of various types of conductors and cables used in telecommunications and security systems. Describes the tools, materials, and procedures for pulling cables through conduit and raceways.