Course Overview
Faulty and non-maintained intruder and hold-up alarm systems will lead to significant additional demands of police attendance, which may result in that response being withdrawn.
In this training course, we will cover the most common causes of false alarms and what can be done to identify and rectify the problems.
From false alarm management to commissioning checks and servicing, the training will provide you with the fundamentals skills to repair and maintain fully networked intruder alarm systems that are ready to meet the challenges of the modern world.
This course has no prerequisites to enrolment however it is aimed specifically, though not exclusively, at installation and service engineers who have completed the foundation intruder alarms course or a recognised equivalent training programme.
The course carries a BTEC Level 3 Award – a respected qualification for anyone seeking career opportunities in the electronic security sector.
By holding this qualification, you demonstrate to your clients and colleagues you have proven skills in Intruder Alarm Repair and Maintenance systems.
Key Details
1st August - 2nd August 2024, Bishop's Waltham, UK
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£645 ex. VAT (includes Tavcom certification)
Additional £95 + VAT for BTEC Level 4 Certificate
Core Content
- False alarm management
- Diagnosing and rectifying common faults
- Voltage drop and calculations
- Commissioning checks
- Remote servicing and programming
- Calibration and operation of test equipment
- Locating and rectifying cable faults
- Insurance prerequisites
- Preventive and corrective maintenance recommendations
- Developing maintenance contracts
ABOUT THE COURSE
Welcome to the Intruder Alarm Repair and Maintenance training course, designed for engineers seeking skills and knowledge that are central to that of an intruder access control system.
On this course, we invite you to join expert instructors as they guide you through carefully crafted modules to build an enhanced expertise in key areas of system maintenance. Requiring some prior technical knowledge, this course is ideal for those who have completed Tavcom’s Foundations Intruder Alarm course, or have similar previous experience, and now wish to add to their knowledge.
Join us as you delve into hands-on exercises, understand how to source and fix cable faults, and further your practical insights that will not only expand your understanding but also equip you with the tools necessary to excel in this aspect of your role.
| Course Date | Course Name | Course Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1st August - 2nd August 2024 | Intruder Alarm Repair and Maintenance | Bishop's Waltham, UK |
| 17th September - 18th September 2024 | Intruder Alarm Repair and Maintenance | Shipley, UK |
| 31st October - 1st November 2024 | Intruder Alarm Repair and Maintenance | Bishop's Waltham, UK |
| 5th December - 6th December 2024 | Intruder Alarm Repair and Maintenance | Bishop's Waltham, UK |
| 9th January - 10th January 2025 | Intruder Alarm Repair and Maintenance | Shipley, UK |
What our learners are saying...
“ Getting up-to-date viewpoints and insights from Charlie (lead tutor) has really opened my eyes. I’m taking some of the taught academic principles and applying them in more depth within my professional role. ”
Stuart Nash
MSc in International Security and Risk Management
“ I completed this Diploma in the pandemic so the flexibility this course offered was vital. It really helped me to manage my different workloads. ”
Sian Doherty
The Security Institute BTEC Level 5 Diploma
“ From start to finish, working with your team to take the CPP-boot camp training was easily the best decision I made to prepare for the exam. I highly recommend the training to anyone who is ready to buckle down, study hard, and commit to an exam date! ”
Lisa Oliveri CPP
International Security Professional | C-Suite Advisor | Business Enabler | Volunteer Leader ASIS CPP Bootcamp
Fees
TUTORS
Tony Gleason
CCTV Control Room, SIA
Lewis began his career as a Weapons Engineering Mechanic in The Royal Navy working with weapons systems, telecommunications, magazine safety sprinkler systems and small arms. On leaving the Royal Navy Lewis joined one of the UK’s largest independent security systems companies as their Chief service/installation engineer, then in 1999 was head-hunted to become the Head of Engineering at the Career Transition Partnership to run their engineering department and to deliver Security Systems training courses.
Justin Pringle
Drone Detection
Lewis began his career as a Weapons Engineering Mechanic in The Royal Navy working with weapons systems, telecommunications, magazine safety sprinkler systems and small arms. On leaving the Royal Navy Lewis joined one of the UK’s largest independent security systems companies as their Chief service/installation engineer, then in 1999 was head-hunted to become the Head of Engineering at the Career Transition Partnership to run their engineering department and to deliver Security Systems training courses.