Electronic Security Technician (2007 V1) Time-Based

Pye Barker Fire and Safety

Registered 2026

National (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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OJT hours

Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.

300

Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.; Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.

Explain use of products or services.

250

Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.

Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.

100

Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.

Repair electrical components.

250

Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.

Repair electrical circuits or wiring.

300

Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.

Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.

250

Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.

Inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems.

100

Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.

Lay cables to connect equipment.

250

Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.

Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning.

150

Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions.

Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.

750

Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors.

Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.

100

Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.

Plan work procedures.

200

Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.

Document operational activities.

100

Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.

Confer with customers or users to assess problems.

150

Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements.

Run wiring to connect equipment.

300

Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers.

Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

150

Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.