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
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, posadasj@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3541
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 Credit 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 Credit Hours: 1200