WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
Protective Signal Installer
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer
O*NET-SOC CODE: 49-2098.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0459
Description: A Protective Signal Installer (Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer) is an individual whose primary occupation is the design and/or integration, installation and field maintenance/service of:
• Cabling infrastructure and products that transport low voltage (less than 100 volts) voice, video, audio and data signals in a commercial or residential premises;
• Products that capture and display or otherwise annunciate signals;
• Products that control signals; and
• Products that use signals to control mechanical and electrical apparatus.
This schedule is attached to and a part of these Standards for the above identified occupation.
1. TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP
The term of the occupation shall be four (4) years with an OJL attainment of 8,000 hours supplemented by the required hours of related instruction.
2. RATIO OF APPRENTICES TO JOURNEYWORKERS
The ratio of apprentices to Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers shall be xx (x) apprentices to xx (x) journeyworker (no more than two (2) apprentices to one (1) journeyworker). [Enter the ratio for your local area. Example: one (1) apprentice to one (1) journeyworker]
3. APPRENTICE WAGE SCHEDULE
Apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages and fringe benefit payments based on a percentage of the hourly journeyworker wage rate which shall be
$ [enter journeyworker wage rate here].
4 Year Progression Example:
1st 1000 1st Year / 1st Semester 50 % and fringe benefit payments
2nd 1000 1st Year / 2nd Semester 55 % and fringe benefit payments
3rd 1000 2nd Year / 1st Semester 60 % and fringe benefit payments
4th 1000 2nd Year / 2nd Semester 65 % and fringe benefit payments
5th 1000 3rd Year / 1st Semester 70 % and fringe benefit payments
6th 1000 3rd Year / 2nd Semester 75 % and fringe benefit payments
7th 1000 4th Year / 1st Semester 80 % and fringe benefit payments
8th 1000 4th Year / 2nd Semester 90 % and fringe benefit payments
4. SCHEDULE OF WORK EXPERIENCE (See attached Work Process Schedule)
The UATC may modify the Work Process Schedule to meet local needs prior to submitting these Standards to the appropriate Registration Agency for approval.
5. SCHEDULE OF RELATED INSTRUCTION (See attached Related Instruction Outline)
On-the-Job-Learning (OJL)
The apprentice will practice the following work processes, demonstrating competency in them over the course of the four (4) years of the program. This constitutes the OJL portion of the apprenticeship. Each general work process is further broken down into specific constituent processes for clarification.
Work Processes
APPROXIMATE HOURS
Prepare for System Installation
800
- Review & understand electronic system requirements
- & documentation (blueprints, etc)
- Perform site survey
- Develop overall job plan
- Organize technical work plan
- Complete pre-assemblies & fabrication of sub systems
- Gather inventory /parts
- Pre-test components
- Inventory tools
Wire Buildings
800
- Use documentation to lay out components
- Secure work area; drop cloths, safety cones, etc.
- Rough in device component locations
- Install cable support structure or drill wire paths
- Pull & secure wire
- Label tag wire/cable per documentation
Trim
1,500
A. Pre-termination functions
o Prepare cable ends
o Route cable
B. Connect passive devices
o Connectors
o Outlets
o Patch panels
C. Splicing
D. Intermediate termination
Install Components
1,500
- Remote location components
- Central/main location
Configure – Program
500
- Calibrate & align electronically and physically
- Install or enter control programs, if applicable (complex)
- Set up system instructions, labels, etc (simple)
Test, Troubleshooting, Debug
800
- Power up
- Operate and test functions
- Evaluate performance
- Identity problems, errors, discrepancies
- Diagnose causes of problems
- Take remedial action
- Document actions (see documentation section)
Train Users
500
- Review user documentation manuals & instructions
- Identify training objectives
- Confirm actual users and their requirements
- Procure or develop training & user aids, manuals, etc.
- Demonstrate system function by guiding users
- through the system
- Observe user using the system (have customer demonstrate
- knowledge of the system)
- Communicate results of training back to all relevant parties
Documentation
800
- Review final blueprints, writing diagrams, and hookup instructions
- Complete work reports and time sheets
- Provide/prepare/deliver system documentation
o User manual and training materials
o As built drawings
o Zone diagrams
o Equipment lists
o Warranty paperwork
Maintenance & Repair
800
A. Maintenance
o Perform scheduled preventive maintenance
B. Repair
o Diagnose problems
C. Read documentation
Total Hours
8,000
