Electronic Systems Technician Level 1

• Introduction to the Trade
  Provides an overview of the alarm and telecommunications industries. Also introduces the elements of professional conduct and trainee’s responsibilities.

• Construction Materials and Methods
  Gives the trainees an overview of the materials and techniques used in constructing and finishing all forms of residential and commercial buildings.

• Pathways and Spaces
  Introduces the many types of conduits and wireways used in low voltage applications, along with their supporting hardware.

• Fasteners and Anchors
  Covers the hardware and systems used by a low voltage technician to mount and support boxes, receptacles and other electrical components.

• Hand Bending of Conduit
  Provides an introduction to conduit bending and installation.

• Electrical Theory One
  Offers a general introduction to the electrical concepts used in Ohm’s law applied to DC series circuits.

• Electrical Safety
  Covers safety rules and regulations for electricians.

• Low-Voltage Cabling
  Covers the makeup, identification and applications of various types of conductors and cables used in telecommunications and security systems.

Electronic Systems Technician Level 2

• Craft Related Mathematics
  Expands on the knowledge gained in the Core Curriculum Introduction to Construction Math module.

• Electrical Theory Two
  Introduces series, parallel, and series-parallel DC circuits.

• Basic Electronic Theory
  Covers the principles of electronics and provides an introduction to semiconductor theory, components and applications.

• Electrical Test Equipment
  Covers selection, inspection, use and maintenance of common electrical test equipment, including meters, oscilloscopes, meggers, wattmeters, frequency meters, time domain reflectometers, continuity testers, recording instruments and RF analyzers.

• Power Quality and Grounding
  Covers the purpose for grounding and bonding of electrical systems. Equipment and devices used to maintain good power quality are covered.

• Introduction to Electrical Blueprints
  Covers electrical prints, drawings, and symbols.

• Voice and Data Systems Presents background information for the installation and termination of telephone and data systems.

• Switching Devices and Timers
  Presents the principles of operation and describes the different types and configurations of switches, relays, timers, and photoelectric devices.

• Terminating Conductors
  Provides information and detailed instructions for selecting, installing and testing connectors and other terminating devices on the various cables used in low-voltage work.

• Introduction to Codes and Standards
  Describes the scope and content of the major codes and standards that apply to the telecommunications, life safety, security and other low-voltage systems.

• Computer Applications
  Provides an introduction to computer hardware and software, as well as the types and uses of computer networks.

Electronic Systems Technician Level 3

• Cable Selection
  Provides an overview of the types of cable used for various low-voltage installations.

• Busses and Networks
  Provides information on connecting computers and components including various methods for connecting computers in a network.

• Fiber Optics
  Introduces the types of equipment and methods used in fiber-optic cable installation.

• Video Systems
  Introduces the types of equipment used in various video systems.

• Wireless Communication
  Introduces the operating principles and equipment used in common types of radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) wireless communication systems.

• Site Survey, Job Planning and Documentation
  Covers the tasks involved in planning a job from start to finish.

• Maintenance and Repair
  Introduces the background information and the tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of low-voltage systems and equipment.

• Introduction to Supervision
  Introduces the tasks and documents involved in job supervision, planning and control.

• Fire Alarm Systems
  Covers the basics of fire alarm systems, including devices, circuits, system design and installation guidelines, power requirements, control panel programming, testing and troubleshooting.

• Security Systems
  Introduces security systems, including devices, system design and installation guidelines, and control panel programming, testing and troubleshooting.

Electronic Systems Technician Level 4

Expected in stock: Fall 2003