National Certificate in Electronic Security (Level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
This qualification is for technicians working in the electronic security industry. It is designed to recognise the skill required for designing, installing, and commissioning electronic security systems, such as intruder alarms, closed circuit television, access controls, and intercom systems. These skills are transferable and can be applied in domestic, commercial, and industrial situations. The qualification also contains a unit standard covering supervision in the workplace which candidates may apply in other industries.
Typically, this qualification may be gained towards the end of a three to four year traineeship, during which trainees first complete the National Certificate in Electronic Security (Systems Installation) (Level 3) [Ref: 1632], or demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge.
The qualification comprises one compulsory section that covers the following skills and knowledge:
. knowledge of electronic security systems, equipment functions, fault finding and commissioning of electronic security systems;
. design of electronic security intruder alarm, CCTV and access control systems;
. first line management standard, which would be appropriate for technicians required to supervise the work of others.
The qualification may lead to the National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) with strands in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Measurement and Control, and Telecommunications [Ref: 0846].
Typically, this qualification may be gained towards the end of a three to four year traineeship, during which trainees first complete the National Certificate in Electronic Security (Systems Installation) (Level 3) [Ref: 1632], or demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge.
The qualification comprises one compulsory section that covers the following skills and knowledge:
. knowledge of electronic security systems, equipment functions, fault finding and commissioning of electronic security systems;
. design of electronic security intruder alarm, CCTV and access control systems;
. first line management standard, which would be appropriate for technicians required to supervise the work of others.
The qualification may lead to the National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) with strands in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Measurement and Control, and Telecommunications [Ref: 0846].
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