INCLUDED IN THIS PURCHASE
An e-manual and proctored exam with a pre-approved testing facility is included in this purchase. Those taking this course for licensing in OK, must purchase the accompanying printed manual to use while taking the required exam.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Certified Alarm Technician Level I course is the industry’s standard for learning all facets of the alarm industry. This course presents an overview of the theory, installation and maintenance of alarm systems, basic electricity, standards, perimeter detection, space detection, fire systems, control panels, communications, CCTV, job planning, and false alarm prevention.
By the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the industry and their role within it, understand the importance of codes and standards and how to locate them and apply them, be able to define basic installation procedures, and compare the underlying technology behind the various security system tools and equipment.
Level I trained and certified professionals do higher quality work, more efficiently and at higher profits. This course is a building block for more advanced and specialized training which can lead to further enhanced profits and increased compensation for the student credential holder.
Topics Explored
- Introduction
- The Industry
- Standards
- Alarm Management
- Electricity
- Alarm Systems
- Perimeter Sensors
- Interior Sensors
- Fire Systems
- Notification Devices
- Power Supplies
- Control Panels
- Communications
- Related Systems
- CCTV
- Access Control
- Wiring Methods
- Quality and Planning
- Tools
- Troubleshooting
- Client Relations
- Job Safety
What to expect in this course: The presentation includes text, audio, graphics, videos and activities to help you absorb the information presented. The Oklahoma CAT I exam is a 3 hours, 85 multiple-choice question exam that meets the OK Department of Licensing requirements.
Who should attend: Non-technical staff, business owners, law enforcement, fire service, and code officials and anyone seeking an overview of the electronic life safety and security industry.