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Graduates of the Security Systems Technician (SST) program install, maintain, repair and test equipment for intrusion alarms, camera and surveillance systems, card access and personnel monitoring, and home automation and entertainment systems.

Security technicians work mainly with low-voltage systems under 30 volts, using many specialized installation and testing tools. Students are trained to work safely and effectively on 12 volt systems, 120 volt circuits, TCP/IP and telephone networks, and more.

Security Systems Technician: Certificate

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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1. Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains. When available intakes are full, qualified applicants are wait-listed.

   Applicants must meet all entrance requirements prior to applying to this program. If you are uncertain or don’t meet the requirements we strongly recommend you complete any applicable Trades Entry Assessments before applying.

   English language proficiency: one of the following:

   Category 3 – English Studies 12 (50%) or equivalent or
   BCIT English Trades Entry Assessment

   Math: one of the following:

   Pre-Calculus 11 (50%) or
   Foundations of Math 11 (50%) or
   Workplace Math 11 (50%) or
   Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
   BCIT Math Trades Entry Assessment

Academic Admission Requirement

1. If you have been conditionally accepted to BCIT you will be notified and the following information will be required in order to be accepted into the program:
   * Security Worker Licence

Once these and any other outstanding conditions have been met, you will receive notification of your full acceptance.



Note: The Security Worker License is due 30 days prior to the program's start date. The Security Services Act of BC requires all security alarm installers in the province to hold a valid Security Worker Licence (Licence type: Security Alarm Installer under supervision). For further information, please refer to the Ministry of Justice Qualifying for a Licence and Applying for a Licence webpages.

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. Applicants should possess good health and physical mobility in order to meet the demands of the work.

2. Good hand/eye coordination and communication skills in both verbal and written English are recommended.

3. Potential students with medical or physical difficulties should contact Accessibility Services to arrange an interview (telephone interview if out of town) with the institute's rehabilitation specialist: 604-451-6963.

4. Trades Discovery General and Trades Discovery for Women are full-time programs designed to prepare participants to successfully enter and complete a Trades Training program.

5. This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.

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Applications are accepted throughout the year.
	
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.		
		
Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.			
		

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Security Systems Technician: Certificate

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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