Electronic Systems Technician

Module ID 33208: Provides an overview of the types of cable used for limited-energy installations. Also covers methods used to select the proper size and type of cable for a typical low-voltage installations.

Module ID 33209: Provides information and instructions for selecting, installing, and testing connectors and other terminating devices on cables used in limited-energy work, including telecommunications, video, audio, and fiber optic installations.

Module ID 33301: Details procedures for connecting computers and other devices using both wired and wireless network connections. Describes components and architecture of ethernet, LAN, and powerline carrier networks.

Module ID 33302: Introduces the types of equipment and methods used in fiber-optic cable installation.

Module ID 33303: Introduces wireless communications and discusses current technologies transforming the market to include 5G, various residential and wireless networks, and a variety of mobile devices. Covers updated technologies and their implications. Emphasizes growing relevance of network security.

Module ID 33304: Explains planning a job from start to finish, including how to perform site surveys for new and retrofit construction projects. Covers drawings, specifications, and current software applications used on the construction site.

Module ID 33305: Describes rack systems and best practices for assembling electronic system enclosures, including power sequencing, grounding, bonding, weight distribution, and heat dissipation. Explains electrical power distribution and load calculations for equipment housed within racks.

Module ID 33306: Covers basic steps in the commission process including development of the plan and user-required training approach. Describes customer satisfaction levels and meeting expectations during the cut-over phase of a project.

Module ID 33307: Introduces tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of limited-energy systems and equipment. Presents a systematic approach to system and component-level troubleshooting and methods of identifying common repair types.

Module ID 33402: Describes the types of equipment used in various video systems and equipment, including both analog and digital video, video signaling, display devices, HDTV, reality technologies, and video-processing and distribution.

Module ID 33403: Explains the history of broadband and explores the primary delivery methods, including telephone lines, DSL, ADSL, BPL, cable and fiber optics, satellite, cellular, Wi-Fi®, and emerging technologies such as low earth orbit satellites.

Module ID 33404: Explains the basic principles behind shared media resources and their access via computer networks, wireless systems, and hardwired applications. Describes media types for both analog and digital platforms. Explores cabling options including fiber optic interfaces.

Module ID 33405: Describes the history and updates of basic subscriber systems. Identifies types of telephone technologies, compares multiplexing and modulation, and covers Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

Module ID 33406: Explains the integration of current and diverse low-voltage systems and the trend toward their singular hub control (or start topology connectivity). Covers implications of user interfacing technologies. Updated to 2020 NEC® codes as well as future outlook of building networks.

Module ID 33407: Describes devices such as sensors, notification, control panels, and programming used in intrusion detection security systems. Covers system design and installation guidelines, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting. Emphasizes codes and standards.

Module ID 33408: Covers the basics of fire alarm systems, including devices, circuits, system design and installation guidelines, power requirements, control unit programming, testing, and troubleshooting. Explores integration of fire alarms with other systems. Examines both residential and commercial fire alarm applications, emphasizing NEC® requirements and those found in NFPA 72.

Module ID 33409: Presents an overview of nurse call and signaling systems as found in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Covers basic emergency call and duress system requirements based on facility type. Identifies installation requirements based on UL and other building code specifications.

Module ID 33410: Describes the installation and configuration of closed circuit TV systems for small, medium, and large facilities. Explains various equipment and concepts, including cameras, lenses, remote positioning, video recording, cloud storage, and transmission. Covers the roles of the internet and digital technologies. Introduces test and troubleshooting equipment.

Module ID 33411: Introduces access control systems and applications including, door security and locking devices, card and biometric readers, and current ingress/egress technologies. Emphasizes installation practices as well as building and electrical codes.

Module ID 33412: Introduces the history, development, and application of integrated Internet of Things (IoT) technologies as well as their influences on contemporary electronics. Addresses the increased need for component integration and introduces basic IoT devices involved today’s systems. Presents an outlook on the future of IoT and its increased demand for ESTs.