Test and confirm operation of integrated systems and communications
Overview
This NOS sets out the skills, knowledge and understanding for you to test that security systems integration and communications are operational and comply with the relevant standards
Electronic security systems integration by definition specialises in bringing together sub-systems into one system and sharing information while ensuring that those sub-systems still function in their own entirety. This includes data communications between a protected premises and remote monitoring.
This NOS covers the three activities listed below and can be applied to one or more of the following: device to panel, local integration (LAN) and centre to centre (WAN)
1. Carry out tests to confirm required system operation
2. Carry out systems integration
3. Test systems communications
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Carry out tests to confirm required system operation
P1 identify the relevant tests that you are to carry out on the system
P2 make sure that test equipment is working properly and calibrated where necessary before starting tests
P3 confirm testing arrangements with customers and third parties where necessary, that are mutually acceptable
P4 carry out required tests on both systems in line with approved procedures and codes of practice
P5 take appropriate action to remedy situations where systems or equipment do not meet their operational requirement
P6 record tests results accurately and fully, using the approved recording methods and formats
P7 provide tests results in the approved format to the relevant person, within agreed timescales
Carry out systems integration
P8 using approved procedures and manufacturers guidelines carry out systems integration
P9 install all integration and system components in accordance with the specification
Test systems communications
P10 Test data signals between components
P11 Test data signals between systems
P12 Test data signals between and centres
P13 Confirm the communications have been received in line with the specification
P14 Record and provide evidence of the communications
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
Carry out tests to confirm required system operation
K1 current relevant legislation, regulation, standards, codes of practice and guidelines relating to electronic security systems integration
K2 the expected operation of systems and equipment being tested, including the expected results of the tests you carry out
K3 why it is important to make sure test equipment is working properly, and calibrated where necessary
K4 the purpose of and how to use the relevant test equipment and interpret results
K5 how communication and integration takes place between component, systems and centres
K6 How to interpret the results of the communication and integration tests you carry out
K7 the limits of your authority and responsibility in taking direct action to deal with equipment that does not meet its operational requirement
Carry out systems integration
K8 The relevant information on each of the systems installed
K9 Current relevant legislation, regulation, standards, codes of practice and guidelines for systems integration and data transmission
K10 How you are going to integrate systems and components of sub systems
K11 Different types of system interfaces, uses and installation procedures
Test systems communications
K12 The different types, methods and properties of system communications
K13 Current relevant legislation, regulation, standards, codes of practice and guidelines relating to electronic security systems data transmission and communications
K14 Carry out required tests in line with approved procedures and codes of practice
K15 Have knowledge of communication signal types
Passive signalling communications
Active signalling communications
Scope/range
Competency must be demonstrated in two of the seven areas including at least one of the core areas:
Core areas
- Intruder
- Fire Alarm
- CCTV
- Access Control
Other areas
* Nurse Call
* EAS Systems
* Cloud Based System
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
In these National Occupational Standards;
communications: the data flow between system components or centers. For example (but not exhaustive) wired, wireless, networking
Electronic security systems: a generic term that includes: intruder, fire, cctv, access, remote monitoring systems and other types of protective installations. It also encompasses the integration of existing and new systems.
electrical supply systems: supply to the system components, such as primary and secondary supplies
sites: premises of installations. For example (but not exhaustive) commercial; industrial; retail; domestic; governmental
specification: the specific detail containing design, installation, commissioning or maintenance requirements
systems: a set of components working together as an interconnecting network. For example (but not exhaustive) new installations; extensions; modifications
tests: For example but not exhaustive - visual; electrical, operational, induced faults