Electronic Security Technician

Pye Barker Fire and Safety

Tennessee (SAA)

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On the Job Training

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OJT hours

Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.

300

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

Explain use of products or services.

250

Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of security alarms.
Review of user documentation manuals & instructions
Identify training objectives
Confirm actual user and their requirements
Procure or develop training & user aids, manuals, etc
Demonstrate system functions by guiding users through the system
Observe user using the system
Communicate results of training back to all relevant parties

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, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
Remote location components
Central/main location

Repair electrical circuits or wiring.

300

Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
Power up/Power Down
Operate and test functions
Evaluate Performance

Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.

250

Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
Identify problems, errors, discrepancies
Diagnose causes of problems
Take remedial action
Document Actions

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.
Pre-termination functions
Connect Passive devices
Splicing
Intermediate Terminations

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.
Perform site survey
Develop overall job plan
Organize technical work plan
Complete pre-assemblies & fabrication of sub systems
Gather Inventory/parts

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.
Use Documentation to lay out components
Secure work area & Safety area security
Rough in device component locations
Install cable support structure
Label tag wire/cable per documentation

Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

150

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

Estimate costs for labor or materials.

150

Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation.

Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.

100

Keep informed of new products and developments.

Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

Order replacement parts.

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