Intruder Alarm Systems Understanding Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and components of intruder alarm systems.
• Identify and explain the functions of various detection devices used in intruder alarm systems.
• Analyse the wiring and configuration requirements for typical intruder alarm installations.
• Apply relevant safety procedures and standards during the installation and maintenance of alarm systems.
• Evaluate common fault conditions and troubleshooting methods in intruder alarm systems.
• Interpret basic system diagrams and specifications for intruder alarm setups.

Target Audience

This course is designed for security installers, technicians, and individuals seeking foundational knowledge in electronic security systems. It is also suitable for those entering the security industry or requiring an understanding of intruder alarm systems for their role.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are essential for learners to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. These sessions cover installation, wiring, programming, fault-finding, and maintenance of intruder alarm systems, ensuring competence in practical skills required by the unit standard.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Sensor Installation and Wiring — Learners install magnetic reed switches, PIR detectors, and glass-break sensors on training boards, including cable routing and termination. (6h)
• Practical 2: Control Panel Programming and Configuration — Learners program a control panel, set up zones, configure entry/exit delays, and test arming modes using a keypad. (6h)
• Practical 3: System Integration and Signalling — Learners integrate alarm system with communication modules (GSM/IP), set up monitoring station reporting, and test event logs. (6h)
• Practical 4: Fault Finding and Maintenance — Learners diagnose and rectify common faults introduced on training systems, perform battery replacement, and complete maintenance logbooks. (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.