Electronic Access Control System Installation Training

Learning Outcomes

• Plan the installation of an electronic access control system based on site requirements and system specifications.
• Install electronic access control components including controllers, readers, locks, and power supplies.
• Configure access control software and program user credentials and access levels.
• Test and commission the installed system to ensure functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Troubleshoot common installation issues and perform system diagnostics.
• Apply relevant health and safety regulations during installation activities.

Target Audience

This course is designed for security technicians, electricians, and IT professionals seeking to specialise in electronic security systems. It is also suitable for individuals entering the security industry who require foundational skills in access control installation.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to apply theoretical knowledge in hands-on installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of electronic access control systems. Learners will work with actual hardware, software, and tools to develop competence in system setup and maintenance.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Component Identification and Wiring — Learners identify and handle various access control components, then practice wiring and terminating cables according to industry standards. (6h)
• Practical 2: Installation of Locks and Readers — Learners install magnetic locks, strikes, and readers on a simulated door frame, ensuring proper alignment and securing. (6h)
• Practical 3: System Configuration and Programming — Learners configure a networked access control system, program user credentials, and set access schedules using software. (6h)
• Practical 4: System Testing and Troubleshooting — Learners perform comprehensive system tests, diagnose faults, and rectify issues in a simulated installation scenario. (6h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.