SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS INSTALLER

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National (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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OJT hours

Prepare for System Installation

800

Review & understand electronic system requirements and documentation (blueprints, etc)
Perform site survey
Develop overall job plan
Organize technical work plan
Complete pre-assemblies & fabrication of sub systems
Gather inventory /parts
Pre-test components
Inventory tools

Wire Buildings

800

Use documentation to lay out components
Secure work area; drop cloths, safety cones, etc.
Rough in device component locations
Install cable support structure or drill wire paths
Pull & secure wire
Label tag wire/cable per documentation

Trim

1.5K

Pre-termination functions
Prepare cable ends
Route cable
Connect passive devices
Connectors
Outlets
Patch panels
Splicing
Intermediate termination

Install Components

1.5K

Remote location components
Central/main location

Configure – Program

500

Calibrate & align electronically and physically
Install or enter control programs, if applicable (complex)
Set up system instructions, labels, etc (simple)

Test, Troubleshooting, Debug

800

Power up
Operate and test functions
Evaluate performance
Identify problems, errors, discrepancies
Diagnose causes of problems
Take remedial action
Document actions (see documentation section)

Train Users

500

Review user documentation manuals & instructions
Identify training objectives
Confirm actual users and their requirements
Procure or develop training & user aids, manuals, etc.
Demonstrate system function by guiding users through the system
Observe user using the system (have customer demonstrate knowledge of the system)
Communicate results of training back to all relevant parties