Apprenticeship - Security And Fire Alarm Technician | Montana Department of Labor and Industry

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Complete on-the-job learning in security and fire alarm technology
Complete related college-level coursework in security and fire alarm technology
Install and maintain security and fire alarm systems
Prepare for professional licensing or journeyman status

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium49-2098.00	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Security system components including sensors, sirens, and control panels — install end-to-end from blueprint to activation with minimal oversight on standard residential projects.
Wiring circuits and sensor loops — test and repair independently using system specifications and a multimeter on routine service calls.
False alarm causes and prevention strategies — explain clearly to customers during post-installation walkthroughs at residential and small commercial sites.
Cable routing paths through cavity walls and roof spaces — plan and execute efficiently to meet project timelines on multi-room installations.
Keypad programming and siren configuration — complete and verify against manufacturer specifications without direct supervision on repeat system types.
System malfunctions including intermittent faults — diagnose by applying deductive reasoning to wiring diagrams and test results on familiar equipment platforms.
Telephone and network wiring connections — attach and terminate correctly to integrate alarm panels with monitoring center communications infrastructure.
Video surveillance camera placement — adjust and optimize field of view using site survey findings on small commercial security projects.
Time and material usage — manage across multiple daily service calls to meet scheduling commitments and minimize customer downtime.
Quality checks on completed installations — perform against internal standards and code requirements before handing systems over to customers.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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