CEDIA developed the Smart Home Essentials pathway to provide entry-level home automation technicians with knowledge in cabling infrastructure and equipment mounting. This pathway will provide a solid foundation for new hires, career changers and those interested in advancing their career in the industry. It also supports individuals on their way to CEDIA certification.
Enquire Now Course DatesDuring this four-day package, students will learn the fundamental science behind electronic cabling, best practices for cable termination and installation plus learn the basic testing and qualification methods for structured cabling. You will also learn, and practice, the key techniques required to correctly plan and install equipment racks and the essentials of electrical safety to prepare you for working on construction sites. Finally, the fundamentals of audio, video, signal modulation and packet data are covered.
During the individual courses CEDIA’s certified subject matter experts will share a vast amount of technical knowledge and will be on hand to support students through their learning. Across the four days, attendees will take part in numerous hands-on activities, designed to deliver a good feel for the on-the-job tasks typically undertaken by new technicians.
Moving into the Smart Home installation industry requires a wide range of practical skills and technical knowledge. New installation technicians need a good grounding in applicable maths, science and related technologies.
The course provides attendees with the essential training in the typical maths, science and electronics topics installers utilise within the Smart Home industry. Attendees will explore key technologies for audio, video and data, and will be asked to apply these skills to solve example scenarios.
Also included are specific explanations of how various signal transmission methodologies function with system examples.
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A robust cabling infrastructure is the bedrock of any custom installation project. However, most homes provide very little of the wiring needed for true system integration.
This workshop will allow attendees to gain knowledge around the various cables and connectors used in integrated residential systems and gain the skills to install a flexible cabling infrastructure within a modern home. Attendees will learn how to choose, terminate, verify & qualify a typical cabling installation.
This is an interactive workshop with practical exercises using a range of tools, test and qualification equipment, giving attendees the vital hands-on experience required to advance their skill set and industry knowledge.
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Equipment racks are now an integral element of many custom installations. Preplanning, including best practice design and standardisation, ensures every rack is given the time and attention required to result in a tidy, reliable and serviceable solution.
This course will provide attendees with a clear, structed methodology for rack building from planning through to future servicing. This heavily practical course will explore best practices and the importance of science-based wiring choices. The recommendations shared can be applied to projects of all sizes.
Attendees can expect to gain a strong understanding of the different types of racks, how to best plan equipment placement, and how to carry out cabling within a rack for reliability and serviceability.
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Electrical installations are part of every project, which means that basic electrical safety is essential knowledge for all smart home technicians working in UK homes. In this course, learners will be introduced to the UK’s electrical regulations, the dangers of electricity, and the professional parameters and safe working practices to use when working on electrical installations. Successful completion of the course and the ECS Electrical Safety assessment (coupled with verified competence in their work area) enables the successful candidate to apply for an ECS Related Discipline card in a predefined occupation. This card is essential when working with electrical systems on a live construction site.
Advance your career with CEDIA in-person training that will allow you to gain expert knowledge in smart home installation.