Level 3 Award in Installation of Access Control Course

This access control course provides a comprehensive overview of access control and door entry system. The course is beneficial for those who are looking to gain an understanding of physical security measures. This course covers access control systems such as NET2, SWITCH2, and video and audio entry systems.

  • Course title: Access Control Course
  • Code: CQ11180
  • Course duration: 3 days
  • Course fee: £599 
  • Level: 3

Our three-day access control course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to kickstart a new career.

Access Control Course

This level 3 course provides a solid understanding of how access control and an audio door entry system work. You will learn about the basic components of standalone and networkable IP access control system, how an analogue audio entry system can be linked with a door station, practical installation of entry devices, attributes of entry devices, different types of entry devices wiring techniques in access control & door entry and troubleshooting techniques.

Take a look at the course outline below, and head over to our FAQ page if you have any queries.

 

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Access control course unit 1

Unit 1 : Introduction to Access Control & Door Entry Systems

This unit focuses on the principles and practices of installing an audio door entry system. It covers the following topics, introduction to access control and door entry system, bell two-way audio system wiring, circuit configuration, and troubleshooting.

  • Basics of access control systems & the role of each component

  • Designing a standalone system

  • Door entry wiring circuits

  • Code of practice and disability discrimination act (DDA)

 

Access control course unit 2

Unit 2 : Designing & Wiring a Standalone Access Control System

This unit focuses on wiring a standalone access control system to teach students the fundamentals of designing and wiring a standalone access control system. Students will learn to design and wire an access control system that meets the needs of their particular application.

  • Designing an access control system with a centralised panel
  • Selecting the correct components, outputs and their roles in an access control system

  • Selecting the right type of cables, batteries and other accessories

Access control course unit 3

Unit 3 : Designing & Installing Door Entry Systems

  • Wiring.a door entry system

  • Junction box wiring

  • Planning and designing an entry-level door entry system

  • Fault-finding

  • Calculating cable run, voltage drop, power consumption & end of line of each component

 

Access control course unit 4

Unit 4 : Access Control System & Networking

  • Computer networking

  • Network class

  • IP addresses

  • Network security measurements

  • Hybrid IP access control systems

  • PoE switches

  • Unmanaged & managed switches

  • Troubleshooting & maintenance plans