City & Guilds 1853-02 Certificate in Knowledge of Electronic Security and Emergency Systems

Unit 001 Electrical & electronic principles of electrotechnology

Unit aim

To provide a broad basis of knowledge of the fundamental electrical and electronic principles within the electro technology sector.

Learning outcomes

There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The candidate will:

1. Know basic SI units and quantities



2. know basic electrical principles, use formulae, make calculations and understand the use of measuring equipment in electrical and electronic circuitry



3.Understand basic electrical applications, principles of fault protection, principles of system installation, maintenance and fault identification


4. Understand basic data transmission and information technology systems



Unit 2 Working effectively and safely in electrotechnical environments


Unit aims


To provide a broad basis of knowledge for working effectively and safely when surveying, designing, installing, commissioning and maintaining electrical and electronic systems within the electrotechnical sector

Learning outcomes

There are three learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

1. Know safe systems of working


2. Know statutory regulations, codes of practice and memorandum of guidance relevant to maintaining a safe working environment



3. Understand technical information and data supplied for working effectively and safely


Unit 003 Intruder Alarm Systems
Unit aims

This is an occupational unit. The unit covers the underpinning knowledge principles related to the design, installation, testing, commissioning and Maintenance of intruder and hold-up alarm systems. It will include the understanding and implementation of current legislation, British and European standards, regulations, codes of practice and inspectorate requirements as they relate to Intruder and hold-up Alarm Systems.

Learning outcomes

There are six learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

1. Understand the architecture of Intrusion and Hold-up alarm systems with respect to the

protection of buildings

2. Understand the component parts of intrusion alarm detection devices

3. Understand the features and components of intruder and hold up alarm control and indicating

equipment CIE

4. Understand how Detection Devices, Control and Indicating Equipment and Ancillary Control

Equipment ACE combine with buildings structure to provide protection against an intruder

5. Understand the process of surveying, design, quotation and management of Intruder and Hold up

Alarm Systems

6. Understand the process of testing, commissioning and auditing Intruder and Hold-up Alarm

Systems