Introduction to Access Control

This 3-day course is designed to provide the essential knowledge and practical experience to safely plan, install, program and commission access control solutions to meet the ever growing demand within the industry.

From an introduction and overview of access control systems to surveys, planning, quoting, installing and commissioning, those attending will gain a comprehensive and practical introduction to access control security systems, allowing them to enter this potentially lucrative industry.

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Duration
3 days

Who should attend?
Those wanting to start a career in the security industry focussing on access control systems

Prerequisites
None, however basic dexterous skills are preferred

Course objectives
Delegates will have gained the knowledge and skills to plan, install and commission access control systems

Qualifications
BTEC applied for, CableNet certificate

Related Training
Security Systems Cabling
Security Systems Installation

Course Content (60% Theory, 40% Practical)

Legal requirements

Health & safety
• Fire regulations
• Standards & inspectorates

Identification of different access control systems
• Deployment of differences between indoor & outdoor systems
• Barriers & fire doors

Cabling requirements & types available
• Cable installation & terminating techniques of copper & fibre

Overview of working with electrical mains supplies
• BS7671 & Part P

Installing locks & other devises
• Electro-magnetic
• Mechanical
• Strikes & releases

Authentication
• Something you know – Password & PIN systems
• Something you have – Smart cards, Tokens, ID Badges
• Something you are – Biometrics

Testing and fault-finding
• Testers
• Techniques

Practical
• Practical exercises within each module