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    Ofqual Regulated: 603/6194/3
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    Official Regulatory Specification

    Regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England

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    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/6194/3
    Awarding Organisation
    EAL
    Regulatory Type
    Occupational Qualification
    National Level & Units
    Vocational • 19 units
    Sector Subject Area: Building and construction
    This qualification is officially accredited under the national framework. Credits and certified outcomes are recognised by employers, further education colleges, and training providers throughout the UK.

    Qualification Units

    19 units

    How this qualification is graded

    Assessment follows the awarding organisation’s published requirements. Check the exact unit methods and grading rules with your provider.

    Rectifying faults on electronic equipment and systems

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in rectifying faults on equipment and electronic systems.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Liaise with customers during repair visits. Identify causes of unacceptable system performance

    4 learning outcomes

    Preparing and installing cabling for electronic systems

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in preparing and installing cabling for electronic systems.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Making preparations and arrangements to install cabling for electronic systems. Confirming availability of equipment and materials

    7 learning outcomes

    Auditing of electronic equipment and systems

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in auditing electronic equipment and systems.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Carry out technical audits of electronic security and emergency systems. Produce audit reports.Their underpinning knowledge will provide a good understanding of their work and will provide an informed approach to applying statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements and procedures. They will understand the safety requirements and their application and will know about the safety requirements in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities safely and correctly.

    3 learning outcomes

    Preparing quotations for providing electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are preparing quotations for providing electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems. This unit is for learners who work with electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems, this includes roles such as: surveyor, technical sales, system designer, installer, maintenance engineer, service engineer and commissioning engineer.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Calculate the cost of supplying and installing electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems. Calculate the cost of maintaining the performance of electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems.

    4 learning outcomes

    Plan the installation of electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent planning and co-ordinating installations for electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Confirm the details of electronic security or fire detection and alarm system requirements. Plan and co-ordinate the use of resources to install electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems

    4 learning outcomes

    Installing electronic equipment and systems

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in installing electronic equipment and systems.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Inspecting cabling prior to installation. Positioning and mounting specified equipment safely

    5 learning outcomes

    Protecting from the risk of violence at work

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstratethat they are competent in protecting themselves from the risk of violence at work, due to the nature of their. work.This unit is about calming a potentially dangerous situation by minimizing actions or words that may triggerviolent behaviour and by showing respect for people, their property and rights. It is about responding to asituation, trying to calm it down and, when appropriate, leaving a threatening situation safely. It is aboutreviewing the incident for recording and monitoring purposes.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Explain the job role, role responsibilities and limitations

    9 learning outcomes

    Negotiate sales of electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in negotiating sales of electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems to customers.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Prepare to negotiate sales of electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems. Prepare sales proposals for electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems.

    4 learning outcomes

    Testing, commissioning and handover of systems

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in testing, commissioning and handing over electronic systems to customers.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Carry out a range of tests to confirm required system operation. Carry out transmission tests and system integration

    7 learning outcomes

    Control contract work for electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems

    This unit identifies the skills, knowledge and understanding for you to monitor and control work against contractual, quality, legal and progress requirements. It would apply to anyone having the responsibility for site preparation and controlling work for electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Control contracts against agreed quality standards. Maintain contract compliance with legal and statutory requirements

    6 learning outcomes

    Manage your own resources and personal development

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstratethat they are competent in managing their own resources and professional development. This unit is about. managing your personal resources (particularly knowledge, understanding, skills, experience and time) and yourprofessional development in order to achieve your work objectives and your career and personal goals.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Manage own resources and professional development

    6 learning outcomes

    Implement works to meet installation requirements

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in implementing works to meet installation requirements.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Co-ordinate site preparation. Co-ordinate work controlTheir underpinning knowledge will provide a good understanding of their work and will provide an informed approach to applying statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements and procedures. They will understand the safety requirements and their application and will know about the safety requirements in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities safely and correctly.

    3 learning outcomes

    Reducing the risks to health and safety at work

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstratethat they are competent in reducing the risks to health and safety at work.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Understanding the roles and responsibilities in the reduction of risks to health and safety in the workplace. Identify the hazards and evaluate the risks to health and safety in the workplace

    4 learning outcomes

    Develop productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

    This unit is about developing productive working relationships with colleagues, within your own organisation and within other organisations with which your organisation works, and with identified stakeholders.It involves being aware of the roles, responsibilities, interests and concerns of colleagues and stakeholders and working with and supporting them in various ways. The need to monitor and review the effectiveness of workingrelationships with colleagues and stakeholders is also a key requirement of this unit. ‘Colleagues’ are any people you are expected to work with, whether they are at a similar position or in other positions in terms of level of responsibility, including your manager. For the purpose of this unit, ‘Stakeholders’ refers to individuals ororganisations that have a material, legal or political interest in or who may be affected by the activities and performance of your organisation.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Developing productive working relationships with colleagues, within your own organisation and within other organisations with which your organisation works, and with identified stakeholders.. Monitor and review effectiveness of working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

    5 learning outcomes

    Maintenance of electronic equipment and systems

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in the maintenance of electronic equipment and systems.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Carry out preventative maintenance on electronic security and emergency systems.. Undertake component replacement or adjustment and restore the system to normal operation.

    4 learning outcomes

    Provide leadership for your team

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in providing leadership for their team.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Develop skills to provide leadership for their team.. Use appropriate behaviours to provide leadership for their team

    6 learning outcomes

    Communicate effectively with others

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in communicating effectively with others in the workplace.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Develop and maintain effective communication with customers and colleagues. Maintain the security of information whilst accessing information and keeping records

    5 learning outcomes

    Survey sites to prepare specifications for electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in surveying sites to prepare specifications for electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems and design a system to meet their customer’s needs. You must know and comply with the legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice that are relevant to the systems for which you carry out surveys and produce designs and specifications.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Survey sites to collect information for the design, installation and maintenance of electronic security or fire detection and alarm systems design.. Design a system to meet the customer requirements and comply with current legislation and codes of practice.

    4 learning outcomes

    Work effectively with other agencies

    This unit identifies the performance and knowledge criteria required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in working effectively with other agencies.The learner must produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in the following areas. Develop effective working arrangements with staff in other agencies. Sustain effective working with staff in other agencies.Their underpinning knowledge will provide a good understanding of their work and will provide an informed approach to applying statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements and procedures. They will understand the safety requirements and their application and will know about the safety requirements in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities safely and correctly.

    3 learning outcomes

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