ESA Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level 1
Electronic Security Association
The ESA Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level 1 Certification gives you a road map for success in your career development by requiring applicants to meet stringent training and work experience requirements. They are earned and continuously maintained to help you develop your skills and knowledge.
Duration
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Credits
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Cost
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Format
Online
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onPerform basic alarm system installations under supervision using standard tools and equipment.Developing
Skills developed through this program
- Plan and initiate security system installations by tailoring procedures and equipment selection for commercial and residential applications
- Apply industry codes and standards to security system installations by locating interpreting and implementing applicable requirements
- Apply electrical principles to security system installation and troubleshooting including basic electricity concepts and their application to alarm system components
- Install and configure alarm system control panels by applying knowledge of panel types components programming and integration with connected devices
- Install and test perimeter sensors including door window and glass break detection devices in compliance with installation standards and manufacturer specifications
- Install and test interior sensors including motion detectors and volumetric detection devices for residential and commercial security applications
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
COURSE DESCRIPTION ESA‘s Certified Alarm Technician Level 1 (CAT 1), followed by a two-hour examination, is the foundational course that provides the essential knowledge and skills for all forms of electronic security: intrusion detection, fire detection, video surveillance, and access control. Professionals who complete CAT 1 perform higher quality work more efficiently leading to greater productivity and higher profits for employers. You will learn Alarm Level 1 concepts that will empower you toward success in your career. The course covers planning and building successful installs while staying responsible and safe out in the field in accordance with industry codes and standards. This brand-agnostic training reviews various security system tools, equipment, and technologies so that you can confidently engage with customers and coworkers.
What you need to earn this credential
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Eligible funding programs
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