Alarm Technician Course Level One (ATC1)

Course Overview

This course is ideal for all alarm installers currently active in the industry. The participant should have programming knowledge of any control panel type, and installed independently at least one system. The Level One curriculum includes preparation for installation, practical metering, input devices, installation tips, detection systems, control devices, field wiring, outputs, communications, and system design as it relates to low to medium risk occupancies. The course provides an overview of the industry with a focus to reduction of false alarms, providing a minimum standard for installation, improving efficiency and quality through knowledge and standard practices. The delivery is comprised of two days of instruction followed by an in-class exam or in a self-study CD-ROM format with a scheduled supervised exam.

Certification Requirements

Students must have successfully completed the Alarm Technician Prerequisite course in order to complete the Certification Testing

Format

Classroom
The delivery is comprised of two days of instruction with hands-on activities.

 

Self-Study
This self-Study program includes a complete binder documentation with 4 CD with interactive presentation.

Certification
The certification examination will be administered at the end of the second day of instruction.

   

Certification
The certification examination is one hour in direction and will be arranged by the CANASA office. There is a fee of $49 for the examination

Time
2 Days from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

   

Time
The video presentation included in all 4 CD's is 9 hours in length

Cost
Member $395
Non-Member $790

   

Cost
Member $249
Non-Member $498

Required Equipment and Materials
You will be required to bring the following kit with you:
Pre-requisite CD/manual (do not bring the Pre-requisite exam); two passport size pictures (print your name on the back); calculator; 6-zone (or greater) panel and communicator; plug in transformer; contacts (two); CA38A jack and cord; detectors (glass and motion); battery; smoke detector; tool kit (power tools not required); and meters (volt/ohms/milliamp, with AC/DC current sales and extra fuses).

Students will be required to "power up" and program their system in order to participate in class. Please label your kit with your name.

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