Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Career

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

The main tasks and work activities of Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers are to inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems, position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment, install electrical components, equipment, or systems, repair electrical components. In general, for the Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers, critical Thinking, speaking, installation, active Listening and other 10 skills are required.

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General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Most Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. 41.41% of Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 48.58% of Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers have Post-Secondary Certificate. You can check detailed job description, required skiils, activities, and more detailed description at Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers tasks, skills, and ability page.

The following graph shows the percentage of earned degrees held by Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers occupational group.

Less than a High School Diploma

0.00%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

41.41%

Post-Secondary Certificate

48.58%

Some College Courses

8.41%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

1.60%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

0.00%

Vocational Programs for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Career

2 vocational programs are closely related to the Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers occupation - Electrician and Security System Installation, Repair, and Inspection Technology, Technician. You can check the schools offering the programs with tuition, length of study, and earning information.

Electrician

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards

Average Program Tuition & Fees: $15,963

Average Program Length: 587 Contact Hours

Average Completion Time: 11.99 Months

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Security System Installation, Repair, and Inspection Technology/Technician

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install and repair household, business, and industrial security alarms, sensors, video and sound recording devices, identification systems, protective barriers, and related technologies

Average Program Tuition & Fees: $12,850

Average Program Length: 40 Contact Hours

Average Completion Time: 12 Months

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Schools for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Occupation

The following schools offer the vocational programs and courses for preparing Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.

Ripley, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 17 programs to 362 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $4,308

Houston, TX

Altierus Career College-Bissonnet

Private, 2-4 years, Offering 7 programs to 260 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $15,230

Tampa, FL

Altierus Career College-Tampa

Private, Less than 2 years, Offering 8 programs to 211 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $15,316