City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in providing Electronic Security & Emergency Systems QCF

Who is this course for?

The aim of the qualification is to provide candidates with the occupational competence to work in the following areas:

1. Installation of Electronic Security & Emergency Systems.
2. Preventative Maintenance of Electronic Security & Emergency Systems.

Unit 001 Electrical & electronic principles of electrotechnology 

Unit aim

To provide a broad basis of knowledge of the fundamental electrical and electronic principles within the electro technology sector.

Learning outcomes

There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The candidate will:

1. Know basic SI units and quantities. 
2. know basic electrical principles, use formulae, make calculations and understand the use. of measuring equipment in electrical and electronic circuitry.
3. Understand basic electrical applications, principles of fault protection, principles of system installation, maintenance and fault identification.
4. Understand basic data transmission and information technology systems.

Unit 2 Working effectively and safely in electrotechnical environments

Unit aims

To provide a broad basis of knowledge for working effectively and safely when surveying, designing, installing, commissioning and maintaining electrical and electronic systems within the electrotechnical sector

Learning outcomes

There are three learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

1. Know safe systems of working.
2. Know statutory regulations, codes of practice and memorandum of guidance relevant to maintaining a safe working environment.
3. Understand technical information and data supplied for working effectively and safely.

Unit 003 Intruder Alarm Systems

Unit aims

This is an occupational unit. The unit covers the underpinning knowledge principles related to the design, installation, testing, commissioning and Maintenance of intruder and hold-up alarm systems. It will include the understanding and implementation of current legislation, British and European standards, regulations, codes of practice and inspectorate requirements as they relate to Intruder and hold-up Alarm Systems.

Learning outcomes

There are six learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

1. Understand the architecture of Intrusion and Hold-up alarm systems with respect to the protection of buildings.
2. Understand the component parts of intrusion alarm detection devices.
3. Understand the features and components of intruder and hold up alarm control and indicating equipment CIE.
4. Understand how Detection Devices, Control and Indicating Equipment and Ancillary Control Equipment ACE combine with buildings structure to provide protection against an intruder.
5. Understand the process of surveying, design, quotation and management of Intruder and Hold up Alarm Systems.
6. Understand the process of testing, commissioning and auditing Intruder and Hold-up Alarm Systems.

Assessment:

Unit 001 = an online GOLA multiple choice test.

Unit 002 = an online GOLA multiple choice test.

Unit 003 = an online GOLA multiple choice test & a City & Guilds set, centre marked and verified project assignment.

Materials Required: Full materials supplied.

Entry Requirements: GCSE A to C in Maths, English and a related science and/or industrial experience/qualifications within building services/electrotechnical.

Progression: Level 3 Diploma in Electronic Security Systems

Course Location: Unit 17,18 & 23 Avondale Business Centre

Teaching Staff: James W Morris, Les Holmes & Alan Wilson