Security System Installer
Security system installers fit and repair security systems in homes and businesses.
Security system installers may perform the following tasks:
- inspect sites and talk to clients to determine security requirements
- provide estimates to clients for installation of equipment
- feed cables through roof spaces and cavity walls, and position and terminate cables, wires and strappings
- assemble, erect, position and label all items of equipment
- test equipment and diagnose faults
- make connections to telephone lines for alarm monitoring
- maintain and adhere to operational procedures and complete appropriate documentation
- be responsible for assigned tools, plant and test equipment.
Specialisations:
With experience and sometimes further training, it is possible to become self-employed or the manager of a team of security system installers.
Security Adviser
A security adviser assesses risks and advises clients on security requirements, designs and recommends security systems to meet security requirements, and monitors installation procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards. Security advisers may also conduct surveillance and make recommendations to improve security measures.
Security system installers must develop a knowledge of the range of security equipment, including electronic and electrical surveillance systems and closed-circuit TV, as well as knowledge of simple electronic principles and terminating techniques. They must also understand the principles of operation and characteristics of controllers, detectors, relays, bells, sirens, screamers and telephone circuits.
Security systems installers work mainly indoors and sometimes have to work in confined roof spaces. They have considerable contact with customers in businesses and private homes.
Personal Requirements:
- enjoy practical and manual activities
- normal eyesight (may be corrected) and colour vision
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- good at technical activities.
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