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Certified Alarm Technician Level 1 Virtual Live / December 09-11, 2024 / COLUMBIA, SC / SCESTA

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Course Length: 24 Hours

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an ESA National Training School Course, sold by a third-party partner

You will be sent to third party re-seller for course payment and registration.

This foundational course, followed by a two-hour examination, provides students with an understanding of the industry. It covers the essential knowledge and skills for all forms of electronic security: intrusion detection, fire detection, video surveillance, and access control. ESA Level 1-trained professionals perform higher quality work more efficiently leading to greater productivity and higher profits for employers.

Certified Alarm Technician Level I will provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to:

  • Plan for and initiate a successful installation while being able to tailor it for commercial or residential applications
  • Act responsibly and safely while on the job
  • Communicate effectively with customers and others in the industry
  • Understand the importance of codes and standards and how to locate and apply them
  • Define basic installation procedures and compare the underlying technology behind the various security system tools and equipment
  • Pursue advanced and specialized training that can lead to enhanced profits and increased compensation for the student credential holder

Topics Explored

  • Industry introduction
  • Standards
  • Alarm management
  • Electricity
  • Power supplies
  • Control panels
  • Perimeter sensors
  • Interior sensors
  • Alarm systems
  • Fire systems
  • Notification devices
  • Communications
  • Wiring methods
  • Tools & Equipment
  • Troubleshooting
  • Closed Circuit Video
  • Access Control
  • Related Systems
  • Client relations
  • Job safety

 

Who Should Attend? Technicians, service personnel, installation personnel, sales staff, and business owners.

State Approvals/Recognition

ESA’s Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is approved for Licensing in the following:

  • Alabama – Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is approved for technician
  • Arkansas – Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is approved for technician
  • Florida – BASA FASA Certified Alarm Technician Level One is approved for burglar and fire alarm installer
  • Illinois – Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I may be used to satisfy a private alarm contractor agency requirement to complete a minimum of 20 hours of training provided by a qualified instructor within 30 days of their employment.
  • Iowa – Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is approved for Security Alarm Installer, Alarm System Maintenance Inspector Installer, Dwelling Unit Alarm Installer, Alarm System Component Installer and Nurse Call System Installer
  • Kansas – Topeka and City of Wichita/Sedgwick County – Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is approved for alarm installers
  • Kentucky – Louisville/Jefferson County – Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is approved for installers
  • Louisiana – Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is approved for security technician
  • Missouri- St Louis County – Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is approved for installers
  • Mississippi – Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is approved for system installers
  • North Carolina – Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is approved in lieu of 2 years’ experience for burglar alarm installers
  • Oklahoma – Oklahoma Certified Alarm Technician Level One exam is approved for a Residential Burglar/Fire technician
  • South Carolina – Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is approved for Burglar Alarm and Fire Alarm contractors.
  • Texas – Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is approved  for burglar alarm installers.
  • Utah – Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is approved  for burglar alarm installers.

Please be advised that many state and local regulations require criminal background checks prior to licensing or registration. A criminal conviction may disqualify you from attaining this license or registration. Please be aware of all of the licensing regulations that apply in the areas you plan to work.

Please be aware that if you need to use this course for licensing or towards one of ESA’s certifications you will need to take the Level I proctored exam at a pre-approved testing facility. 

NOTE: Not all state regulatory agencies allow online courses for licensing. Please check with your licensing agency prior to taking this course for licensing.

ESA's Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I is associated with an ESA Certification track:

Completion of this course, along with passing its associated exam, gains you an ESA Certification in addition to any licensing credentials you may be using the course to obtain.

Online Courses:

If the student has completed less than ¼ of the course and a request is made to cancel, a refund is available less a 25% administrative fee. Students may choose to transfer their funds to another ESA/NTS provided course if less than ¼ the course has been completed. Transfers will not be issued until the class materials, including the course manual, is returned in like new condition to ESA/NTS. Fund transfers cannot be made to non-ESA/NTS courses due to the varied payment terms established by the Training Providers. Cancellation requests made beyond one-quarter through the course will not be refunded or transferred. Refunds should be expected within thirty days of receipt of returned materials.

Live In-Person and Virtual Courses

Provider Cancellation Policy: Training Providers may cancel a class with at least 5 calendar days’ notice to pre-registered students. Classes may be cancelled without advance notice due to weather conditions or other unforeseeable emergencies. The Training Coordinator determines the conditions that constitute an emergency. All monies paid to the Training Provider for a class that is cancelled shall be fully refunded within 14 business days of the cancellation notice. Students may choose to have their monies credited towards another scheduled class. Students should contact the Training Provider for additional terms and conditions regarding their refund policy. Student Cancellation Policy: If a student cancels an ESA National Training School course more than seven days prior to the class, a refund, less a 25% administrative fee, will be issued. In lieu of canceling, a student can opt to transfer their funds to a future course. There are no refunds or transfers permitted within seven days before the class.
Returns should be sent to: Attn: PO Box 610605 Dallas, TX 75261
Returned items should include a letter regarding the nature of the return, include the student’s name, telephone number and email address.

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