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Core Competency Certification Level Guides
Click any System and Level below to learn more about what is expected of someone that should be able to pass each level.
Intrusion Systems
Intrusion Systems, Level 1
Level 1 Intrusion System technicians should possess a basic level of professional knowledge. They should have a basic knowledge of the technology and equipment used in security systems.
Level 1 technicians should have an introduction to the fact that codes exist in the industry and should be able to identify the codes.
The level 1 technician should be involved in pulling wire, and mounting equipment to include proper wiring of each type of device. They should be familiar with basic wiring requirements, series and parallel circuits, end of line requirements for supervision and basic power requirements to include current draw and device voltage requirements.
The level 1 technician should have some basic knowledge on panel wiring and basic programming terms.
Level 1 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of identifying codes which are pertinent to the industry
- Capable of identifying basic components and mounting requirements
- Capable of reading and understanding equipment instruction sheets
- Capable of identifying basic power requirements
- Capable of understanding basic concepts of panel wiring and programming
Intrusion Systems, Level 2
Level 2 Intrusion Systems technicians should be familiar with industry relevant codes and how to use them.
Level 2 technicians should be knowledgeable of all types of wiring used for the industry. This technician should be capable of programming all aspects of a typical control panel.
Level 2 technicians should be capable of conducting troubleshooting and service work.
Level 2 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of reading and understanding equipment instruction sheets
- Capable of identifying correct wiring methods in accordance with the NEC
- Capable of identifying appropriate equipment mounting locations
- Capable of understanding detailed concepts of panel wiring
- Capable of understanding detailed concepts of panel programming
Intrusion Systems, Level 3
Level 3 Intrusion Systems technicians should be familiar with intrusion system design for commercial projects.
Level 3 technicians should be capable of installing, wiring, and programming of complicated intrusion systems.
Level 3 technicians should be familiar with standard practices involved with managing a project.
Level 3 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of identifying system requirements from specifications
- Capable of identifying system programming requirements
- Capable of identifying system wiring requirements
- Capable of planning and calculating power requirements
- Capable of understanding the detailed functioning and role of the supervising station
Intrusion Systems, Level 4
Level 4 Intrusion Systems technicians should possess a strong working knowledge of projects, technology and equipment used in the industry.
Level 4 technicians should be knowledgeable of all types of wiring used for the industry. This technician should be capable of programming all aspects of a typical control panel.
Level 4 technicians should be knowledgeable about all aspects of commercial intrusion projects and all documents associated with such projects.
Level 4 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of project work with large, complex intrusion systems
- Capable of identification of panel wiring issues
- Capable of determining requirements from equipment list, drawings, and specifications
- Capable of wiring calculations
- Capable of programming and configuring complex intrusion systems
Access Control Systems
Access Control Systems, Level 1
Level 1 technicians should have a basic knowledge of the technology and equipment used in access control systems.
Level 1 technicians should be involved in pulling wire, and mounting equipment to include proper wiring of each type of device. This technician should be familiar with basic wiring requirements, series and parallel circuits, end of line requirements for supervision and basic power requirements to include current draw and device voltage requirements.
Level 1 technicians should have some basic knowledge on equipment wiring and basic programming terms.
Level 1 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of understanding basic wiring, circuits, and metering
- Capable of understanding basic codes and standards
- Capable of understanding equipment mounting requirements
- Capable of understanding basic wiring for locks, egress, and readers
- Capable of understanding installation requirements for single door access control systems
Access Control Systems, Level 2
Level 2 Access Control Systems technicians should possess a strong working knowledge of technology and equipment used in the industry.
Level 2 Access Control Systems technicians should be knowledgeable of all types of wiring technology used for the industry. The Level 2 technician should be capable of making the installed equipment work as a system.
Level 2 technicians should be capable of inspection, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Level 2 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of installation of wiring and equipment
- Capable of reading and follow installation instructions
- Capable of installing common access control equipment
- Capable of understanding of equipment principles of operation
- Capable of access control system programming
Access Control Systems, Level 3
Level 3 Access Control Systems technicians should possess a strong working knowledge of technology and equipment used in the industry.
Level 3 technicians should know industry relevant codes and how to use them.
Level 3 access control systems technician should be knowledgeable of system design and advanced access control equipment. The Level 3 technician should be capable of all programming tasks.
Level 3 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of equipment installation for specific applications
- Capable of programming all system equipment
- Capable of performing access control system calculations
- Capable of working with network-based systems
- Capable of understanding codes, industry standards and best practices
Access Control Systems, Level 4
Level 4 Access Control Systems technicians should possess a strong working knowledge of technology and equipment used in the industry.
Level 4 technicians should be knowledgeable of system design and advanced access control equipment.
Level 4 technician should be capable of all programming tasks. The Level 4 technician should be capable of applying their knowledge to an actual project.
Level 4 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of selecting equipment for specific applications
- Capable of program all system equipment
- Capable of performing system calculations
- Detailed knowledge of codes, industry standards and best practices
- Capable of equipment selection from specifications, drawings, or equipment lists
Video Security Systems
Video Security Systems, Level 1
Level 1 Video Security Systems technicians should have a basic knowledge of the technology and equipment used in video security systems.
Level 1 technician should be involved in pulling wire, and mounting equipment to include proper wiring of each type of device.
Level 1 technician should have some basic knowledge on equipment wiring and basic programming terms.
Level 1 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of understanding basic wiring
- Capable of understanding basic codes and standards
- Capable of understanding equipment mounting requirements
- Capable of understanding basic cameras, lens, and recorders
- Capable of understanding basic concepts of networking
Video Security Systems, Level 2
Level 2 Video Security Systems technicians should possess a strong working knowledge of technology and equipment used in the industry.
Level 2 video security systems technician should be knowledgeable of all types of wiring and wireless technology used for the industry.
Level 2 technicians should be capable of making the installed equipment work as a system. The Level 2 technician should be capable of inspection, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Level 2 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of reading and understanding equipment instruction sheets
- Capable of identifying correct wiring methods in accordance with the NEC
- Capable of identifying appropriate equipment mounting locations
- Capable of understanding principles of operation
- Capable of detailed equipment programming
Video Security Systems, Level 3
Level 3 Video Security Systems technicians should possess a strong working knowledge of technology and equipment used in the industry.
Level 3 video security systems technicians should be knowledgeable of system design and advanced video equipment.
Level 3 technicians should be capable of all programming tasks.
Level 3 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of design and equipment installation for specific applications
- Capable of programming all system equipment
- Capable of configuration of network based systems
- Capable of panning and calculating power requirements
- Capable of determining lighting requirements for cameras
Video Security Systems, Level 4
Level 4 Video Security Systems technicians should possess a strong working knowledge of technology and equipment used in the industry.
Level 4 technicians should be knowledgeable of system design and advanced video equipment.
Level 4 technician should be knowledgeable of all aspects of complex video security system projects as well as all documents associated with the project.
Level 4 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of project work with large, complex video security systems
- Capable and design and equipment installation for specific applications
- Capable of determining requirements from equipment lists, drawings, and specifications
- Capable of complex programming all system equipment
- Capable of configuration of complex network based systems
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Alarm Systems, Level 1
Level 1 Fire Alarm Systems technicians should have a basic knowledge of the technology and equipment used in fire alarm systems.
Level 1 technicians should be involved in pulling wire, and mounting equipment to include proper wiring of each type of device. They should be familiar with basic wiring requirements, series and parallel circuits, end of line requirements for supervision and basic power requirements to include current draw and device voltage requirements.
Level 1 technicians should have some basic knowledge on equipment wiring and basic programming terms.
Level 1 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of understanding basic wiring, circuit, and metering
- Capable of understanding basic codes and standards
- Capable of understanding equipment mounting requirements
- Capable of understanding basic wiring for fire alarm equipment
- Capable of understanding installation requirements for basic fire alarm systems
Fire Alarm Systems, Level 2
Level 2 Fire Alarm Systems technician should be familiar with industry relevant codes and how to use them.
Level 2 technicians should be knowledgeable of all types of wiring technology used for the industry. The Level 2 technician should be capable of making the installed equipment work as a system.
Level 2 technicians should be capable of inspection, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Level 2 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of reading and understanding equipment instruction sheets
- Capable of identifying correct wiring methods in accordance with the NEC
- Capable of identifying appropriate equipment mounting locations
- Capable of understanding detailed concepts of equipment wiring
- Capable of understanding detailed concepts of equipment programming
Fire Alarm Systems, Level 3
Level 3 Fire Alarm Systems technicians should possess a strong working knowledge of technology and equipment used in the industry.
Level 3 technicians should know industry relevant codes and how to use them. The Level 3 fire alarm systems technician should be knowledgeable of system design and advanced fire alarm equipment.
Level 3 technicians should be capable of all programming tasks.
Level 3 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of design and equipment installation for specific applications
- Capable of programming all system equipment
- Capable of identifying system requirements
- Capable of planning and calculating power requirements
- Capable of guiding a project from design through acceptance testing
Fire Alarm Systems, Level 4
Level 4 Fire Alarm Systems technicians should possess a strong working knowledge of technology and equipment used in the industry.
Level 4 technician should know industry relevant codes and how to use them. The Level 4 fire alarm systems technician should be knowledgeable of system design and advanced fire alarm equipment. The Level 4 technician should be capable of all programming tasks.
Level 4 technicians should be capable of applying their knowledge to an actual project.
Level 4 Technician Capabilities
- Capable of project work with large, complex fire alarm systems
- Capable of identification of system wiring issues
- Capable of determining requirements from equipment list, drawings, and specifications
- Capable of power and wiring calculations
- Capable of programming and configuring complex fire alarm systems
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