how do i become a security installer?

[Guest ANT]

where do i go and what do i need to become a security installer?

i have just fitted an accenta system to my house

one at my sisters and one at my sister in-laws

and im really enjoying it

i have got all my tools and testers now i want to see what is available in the way of training.

do i need to be qualified?

i think the sytems i have fitted comply with BS but i have no electrical training and i have connected them to the mains myself - not directly to the consumer unit but on a fused spur from a socket.

im in the stockport/manchester area can anyone point me in the right direction

thanks in advance! this site has been a great help im my new found skill

ant

[Guest dale]

First thing I would do Ant, is register with the site, then we can send you messages and communicate with you better. Also you will be able to see much more than you will as a guest!

There is already some posts detailing where training can be sourced so use the search feature and have a quick browse. I think the best thing you can do is become an apprentice for a company, that way you get much more hands on experience.

Dale

[Guest ANT]

mate

registering in a minute and will have a good luck at whats on offer

i would still be working full time so i will look for evening/weekend courses

the apprentice route would be a no go - still got a mortgage to pay!

although if sombody needs weekend help - thats a thought!

[Guest dale]

I know there are night courses for IEE 16th edition wiring regulations, but I dont know of any evening or weekend courses for security engineers. Best thing to do is check your local technical college.

Dale

[Guest ant]

been searching on tinternet for anything that resembles an instalation course.

i found a grand total of 0 courses!!!

is there a secret place for alarm bods?

maybe there is this alarm guru and only the chosen ones can have the knowledge?

how many alarms do i need to install before i can look at changing career?

how many books do i need to read?

sorry it friday and i want to go home

[Security Technician]

i think there are a couple of places in st helens and wigan area that i got sent to when i was training, 1 is act meters, they do all sorts of short 1 and 2 day courses from basic fused spur installation and electrical safety to fault finding etc the other place i went to was tk consultants in wigan, this wasa basic installation course wiring panels etc up then i believe they do advanced courses also. I also went to leeds college on a night but obviously its a bit far for you. Dont know if this was of any help

Andy

[ian.cant]

Try this if your really wanting to be a security systems engineer, they are the "SECURITY INDUSTRY TRAINING ORGANISATION". They will give you the best advice im sure!

www.sito.co.uk

[Guest ant]

thanks all

ive had a look on www.sito.co.uk. i wasnt sure what i was looking for

dont want to upset all the skilled installers but do i need to have any training?

i am quite happy to install systems for friends/family to gain more experience but do i need any form of qualification?

do alarm companies take on staff without training?

look at me 3 accenta systems and im talking as if im a professional!!! LOL

ant

[Red Fox UK]

st helens and wigan area

Thats just around the corner from me

[gooner31]

i have only been in this industry for 4 yrs and when i started i didnt have any qualifications and to put it bluntly i had no idea.i started with //.National Installer.// thames valley branch and just learnt as i went along after a couple of months i went out on my own doing maintenances slowly progressing onto fault calls. four yrs later im still in the industry and thourghly enjoying it. my advice to you ant is ring around a few local or if you want a few of the bigger companies and ask them if they are employing people at the moment its worth a try you might get that employment break you are looking for.

pete