Security Systems Technician CCP (5249)

Security Systems Technician Overview (5249)

This program is suspended and no longer accepting students.

Type of Award

CCP - Career Certificate Program

Program Website

www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx

Program Description

This program of instruction is designed to lead students through a high technology, multi-discipline set of content areas that will lead to employment installing and repairing security and home automation systems. These systems have become so advanced that it is possible to arm security, turn on lights, and lock doors via a smartphone

Program Learning Outcomes

For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes

 

Admission Requirements

• No high school diploma or GED is required.
• Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
• Take the Test of Adult Education (TABE) before registering for classes.

Completion Requirements

Students must successfully complete all courses in the catalog for this program.

Students must pass with the following minimum Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores: Reading: 9; English: 9; Mathematics: 9 or qualify for TABE exemption (www.palmbeachstate.edu/academicservices/Curriculum-and-Programs)

Program Length

This program is 1200 hours.

Location

The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.

For More Information

Contact Program Director, Jenny Posadas, [e-mail], [phone]

Employment Opportunities

This program supports an industry which has a substantial hiring base and continues to grow at a higher than average rate for employment. The program is supported by area companies providing turnkey gate automation, video and access control systems, building automation, nurse call and fire alarm businesses.

Career Path Notes

Student have the option of starting work in the electrical industry and continuing their education through the Apprenticeship programs.

Career Center

www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career

For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh

O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org

Required courses:

Required Courses (Clock Hours: 1200)

Group A - Security and Automation Systems Technician Helper

BCV0001	Core Skills for Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours
BCV0811	Level 1 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours

Group B - Security and Automation Systems Technician Applied Skills

BCV0812	Level 2 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours
BCV0813	Level 3 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours
BCV0814	Level 4 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours

Group C - Security and Automation Systems Technician Advanced Skills

BCV0815	Level 5 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours
BCV0816	Level 6 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours
BCV0817	Level 7 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours

Total Clock Hours: 1200

Course Sequence

Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 450)

BCV0001	Core Skills for Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours
BCV0811	Level 1 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours
BCV0812	Level 2 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours

 

Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 450)

BCV0813	Level 3 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours
BCV0814	Level 4 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours
BCV0815	Level 5 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours

 

Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Clock Hours: 300)

BCV0816	Level 6 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours
BCV0817	Level 7 Security and Automation Systems Technician (PSAV)	150 clock hours

 

Total Clock Hours: 1200