This course will allow the apprentice to develop skills and knowledge pertaining to Monitoring and Communication Systems. Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able to describe the operation, installation, testing and troubleshooting requirements for initiation, signal, ancillary and supervisory circuits and devices, in a single two stage fire alarm system using the NBC, CEC, ULC and manufacturer's documentation;, describe the basic operation of wet and dry sprinkler systems;, describe the methods used to terminate and test fibre optic cables;, demonstrate an understanding of common burglar alarm and intrusion systems and devices;, describe the wiring and operation of nurse call systems;, describe the layout and be able to wire common paging and communications systems;, describe the operation of institutional clock systems and describe the operation and installation requirements for common home automation systems.
Course Code
ELC703I
Course Credit
2