2016 CEDIA Training & Curriculum Guide by CEDIA EMEA

TRAINING & CURRICULum GUIDE

CONTENTS

1 Introduction

Wireless Residential Networking

Why CEDIA?

ESC-N Examination

3 Certification

DESIGNER SCHOOL

Career Paths

City & Guilds

Customer Relations and Needs Analysis

Design Process and Documentation

The Principles of Project Management

Sub Systems Design and Integration

ESC-D Examination

Home Cinema for Designers

Home Cinema Design Workshop

Introduction to Lighting Fundamentals

8 Vouchers 9

Online Courses

Books & White papers

INTRODUCTION COURSES

Smart Home Technology

Smart Home Wiring

BOOT CAMP

Health & Safety

Essential Technical and Personal Skills for Installers

Residential Lighting Control

Cables, Connectivity and Structured Wiring Workshop

3D Audio and Immersive Sound for Home Cinema

Audio, Video and RF Systems for Installers

Introduction to CAD

BUSINESS COURSES

Rack Building and Wiring Fundamentals

8 Key Steps to Business Success

TECHNICAL SCHOOL

MEMBERS ONLY COURSES

Project and Business Processes

CEDIA Structured Cabling Assessor

Basic Wired and Wireless Networking

CEDIA Outreach Instructor

CEDIA Certified Presenter

Smart Home Control & Lighting Systems

Trade Supplier CEU Certified Training Courses

Home Cinema & HD Video Distribution

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Electronic Systems Certified Technician (ESC-T) Curriculum

Electronic Systems Certified Networking Specialist (ESC-N) Curriculum

ESC-T Examination

ECS Cards

NETWORKING SCHOOL

Residential Networking

Advanced Residential Networking

Electronic Systems Certified Designer (ESC-D) Curriculum

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6th Edition | February 2016 | CEDIA UK Company Registration Number: 3353936 Information correct at time of going to press. CEDIA reserves the right to amend course content and pricing, without prior notification. E&OE.

TRAINING

Welcome to the training and curriculum guide for the home technology industry brought to you by CEDIA. CEDIA is the international trade association for the home technology industry. Established in the USA in 1989 and with nearly 4000 member companies worldwide, CEDIA is the leading global authority in the industry and serves as the go-to home technology source for consumers and professionals alike. At the heart of CEDIA is its commitment to provide individuals with high quality education and training at every level. CEDIA is determined to continually raise the standards in the home technology industry. Whether you are looking for a foot in the door into this exciting industry or are a seasoned industry professional, we have courses to educate you and many levels of certification to demonstrate your ability to others.

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WHY CEDIA?

CEDIA: CEDIA’s structured curriculum programme and career development pathways are recognised throughout the industry, to promote to consumers that companies with CEDIA certified employees, offer high standard of quality and professional expertise. CEDIA are now recognised by City & Guilds, the governing body for industry training. Attendees who successfully complete the Smart Home Technician or Smart Home Designer tracks will be obtain the only City & Guilds accredited programme in the home technology industry. VENUES: We have a dedicated training centre at our UK headquarters in St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, as well as our Southern training centre AWE Smart Home Academy in Epsom. New in 2016, CEDIA will be providing training of its most popular courses at our Northern training centre Unicam AV Limited based in Leeds. For more information on CEDIA’s training centres, please refer to page 67 of this guide. TUTORS: CEDIA has a committed number of industry expert tutors who provide CEDIA training. Our tutors are dedicated to enhancing the knowledge of the individuals in the industry and ensuring that smart home businesses stay competitive in the evolving sector. APPROACH: CEDIA’s approach is centred on the quality of work provided by our members. To support this, we have a comprehensive selection of courses aimed at preparing you for industry certification.

CERTIFICATION

For years, CEDIA has developed certifications that have met the needs of the industry. Completing CEDIA certification provides a mark of excellence and industry recognised level of expertise. CEDIA certification is often requested by clients before an installation project can begin, and therefore is likely to result in an increased volume of business. YOU MAY NOTICE SOMETHING DIFFERENT. With new certifications being added over the years, the time has come to standardise the naming structure. The new names will help make CEDIA’s certifications easier to understand, while providing a clearer pathway for professionals to learn, grow, and excel in their careers.

WHAT HAS CHANGED? CEDIA has introduced a new streamlined naming structure for certification. • Electronic Systems Technician II (EST 2) is now Electronic Systems Certified Technician (ESC-T) • Electronic Systems Designer (ESD) is now Electronic Systems Certified Designer (ESC-D) • Residential Networking Specialist is now Electronic Systems Certified Networking Specialist (ESC-N) WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS? This new naming structure will help make CEDIA certifications more recognisable and respected by all project stakeholders, including the end user. EXAMPLES: John Doe, ESC-T

Tom Nightingale has been awarded the credential:

ESC-T (ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN)

[19/04/2016]

Completion Date

Wendy Griffiths Executive Director EMEA

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Richard Smith, ESC-N, ESC-T, ESC-D Display your ESC credentials immediately to demonstrate your skills as a home technology professional. This will allow CEDIA certifications to take their rightful place alongside other respected industry credentials, and provide a platform for much more visibility and recognition both within the industry and in the general public.

Career PathWAYS

CEDIA education offers a structured curriculum programme, ideal for those who are new to the industry or veteran technicians looking to progress in the industry. NEWCOMERS TO THE INDUSTRY If you want to discover more about the home technology industry, we recommend you attend our Introduction courses. These will provide you with basic industry knowledge to assist you in establishing a career path in this sector. LOOKING TO GET CEDIA CERTIFIED? For those who already have some technical experience, CEDIA now offers a fast track option that meets the needs of everyone in the industry. CEDIA’s one week ‘Technical School’ will provide you with dedicated tutors and resources to help prepare for the ESC-T certification exam, and hit the ground running in your new career.

COMPANIES OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO DEVELOP THEIR DESIGN SKILLS CEDIA’s Designer courses are aimed at individuals within the industry who have a design focus to their role. CEDIA’s ‘Designer School’ explores the critically important process of system design; from initial contact with the client, through drawing and processing documents and managing the project itself, to user interface design and third party integration. INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD WISH TO DEVELOP THEIR BUSINESS SKILLS CEDIA’s ’8 Key Steps To Business Success’ course explores the importance of business planning, and provides individuals in managerial or ownership positions with the necessary building blocks with which to manage your business successfully.

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Introduction to smart home Courses

boot camp

Junior Technician

techNICAL school

networking school

esc-t certification

esc-n certification

city & Guilds Technician

designer school

home cinema workshop

lighting school

esc-d certification

Senior Technician

city & Guilds designer

business SCHOOL

Sales Director

Systems Designer

CITY & GUILDS

CEDIA education is now recognised by City & Guilds, the governing body for training, both in the UK and internationally. Attendees, who successfully pass the Smart Home Technician or Smart Home Designer certification, will be provided with a Home Technology Professional City & Guilds certification. The external accreditation programme spans 26 countries and is an instantly recognisable mark of quality and credibility, acknowledging the process and delivery of a tailored training programme. Students who successfully complete CEDIA’s Smart Home Technician or Smart Home Designer track will now receive a joint certification from CEDIA and City & Guilds, and become accredited within this sector. A City & Guilds Smart Home Technician qualification will be awarded to entrants who successfully complete CEDIA’s training track, comprising the 12 training courses which make up CEDIA Boot Camp, ESC Technical and Networking schools, plus the certification examinations (ESC-T and ESC-N). Meanwhile, the Smart Home Designer track consists of 8 further courses, which are currently part of CEDIA’s popular Designer School and the Lighting and Home Cinema Design Packages. In order to obtain the Smart Home Designer certification, candidates will have to complete the track and successfully pass the ESC-D certification exam.

WHAT DOES THIS NEW PARTNERSHIP MEAN? The new partnership between CEDIA and City & Guilds will broaden access to the training courses available within the CI industry. City & Guilds certifications are awarded to only the highest quality programmes, so this endorsement is also an important validation of the quality of CEDIA training. City & Guilds accreditation is internationally recognised in countries including India, South Africa and UAE where the residential smart home sector continues to grow.

For more information and the terms and conditions, please visit www.cediaeducation.com

SMART HOME TECHNICIAN: Entrants who successfully complete CEDIA’s Smart Home Technician track will be awarded an industry recognised City & Guilds Smart Home Technician certification.

THE 12 COURSES (PLUS THE ESC-T AND ESC-N CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS) IN THIS TRAINING TRACK INCLUDE: • Health & Safety • Essential Technical and Personal Skills for Installers • Cable, Connectivity and Structured Wiring Workshop • Audio, Video and RF Systems for Installers • Rack Building and Wiring Fundamentals • Project and Business Processes • Basic Wired and Wireless Networking • Smart Home Control & Lighting Systems • Home Cinema & HD Video Distribution

£1999 +VAT

Members

£2799 +VAT

Non-Members

SMART HOME Designer: Entrants who successfully complete CEDIA’s Smart Home Designer track and pass the ESC-D certification exam will obtain the Smart Home Designer certification. £1250 +VAT

Members

£1750 +VAT

Non-Members

• Residential Networking • Advanced Residential Networking • Wireless Residential Networking

THE 8 COURSES (PLUS THE ESC-D CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION) IN THIS TRAINING TRACK INCLUDE: • Customer Relations and Needs Analysis • Design Process and Documentation • The Principles of Project Management • Sub System Design and Integration • Home Cinema for Designers • Home Cinema Design Workshop • Introduction to Lighting Fundamentals • Residential Lighting Control

VOUCHERS

CEDIA is dedicated to supporting the training needs of its members, and wish to encourage members to regularly book training to further advance their knowledge within the smart home industry. We realise that allocating the finances for training staff can be challenging at times. That is why we have introduced CEDIA’s Education Voucher Scheme. The scheme will provide members with the flexibility when budgeting for training, and will save money at the same time. The scheme is developed to benefit all of our members; regardless the size of the business, with package prices that will suit everyone’s training needs. WHAT DOES A VOUCHER GET ME? Each voucher buys a one day CEDIA face to face training course. Currently we have 27 different courses on offer spread between Installer, Designer and Business Development curriculums. The vouchers are transferrable within your company and are valid for any CEDIA training courses within EMEA.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Students wishing to sit a certification exam (such as ESC-T, ESC-D or ESC-N) can book their exam in exchange for two vouchers.

• Non-refundable or exchangeable for any form of cash or credit alternative except as described above.

THERE ARE SEVERAL BUYING OPTIONS:

• Not replaceable if lost, stolen destroyed, or expired.

1 voucher - £169 +VAT 3 vouchers - £159 each +VAT 5 vouchers - £149 each +VAT 10 vouchers - £129 each +VAT 25+ vouchers - £99 each +VAT Multiple vouchers can be combined for courses that are longer than one day.

• Only redeemable against CEDIA EMEA one–day training courses. • 2 vouchers redeemable against CEDIA certification exams.

• Courses are subject to minimum attendance requirement. • Valid 24 months after the date of purchase. • Transferable within the company ONLY. www.cediaeducation.com/ vouchers

ONLINE COURSES

While face-to-face training is extremely important to grow your knowledge, an online training portal is useful to those who find it difficult to take time away from their business. CEDIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online training portal has introduced a variety of supporting online courses to allow students to further their skills at a time most convenient to them.

As you read through this guide look out for the online icon to see which of the courses offer supporting online modules. To find out more please visit www.cediaeducation.com

BOOKS & WHITE PAPERS CEDIA has brought together some of the industry’s key influencers to develop an extensive collection of guides, publications and white papers. Written by CEDIA’s expert team of volunteers, instructors and other industry experts, these articles offer a closer look at the business and technical approaches to various topics in the home technology industry. To get your copy of one of CEDIA’s publications please visit www.cediaeducation.com/resources

SMART HOME RECOMMENDED WIRING GUIDELINES

A guide to Smart Home cabling requirements for the modern home

INTRODUCTION COURSES CEDIA provides an ideal introduction to the smart home for newcomers to the industry. The courses are for individuals who are looking to understand the basic knowledge of smart home technologies and modern smart home wiring. It is perfect for both individuals and companies looking to move into this growing industry. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • Smart Home Technology (see page 12) • Smart Home Wiring (see page 13) WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE? • Anyone with no previous experience and is considering a career in the home technology industry • Electricians, security installers, IT professionals or ex-military, aerial installers and other construction professionals looking to move into home automation RECOMMENDED READINGS: • CEDIA’s Smart Home Recommended Wiring Guidelines • CEDIA’s Fundamentals of Residential Electronic Systems

SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY ONE DAY COURSE

CEDIA’s Smart Home Technology course provides an introduction to the home technology industry. The course discusses the technologies in use, the outline of a typical project and the makeup of a typical installing company. The day is presented in a relaxed and informal style with lots of opportunity for discussion and questions. Attendees will leave with a number of options for further study and investigation. BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Understand emerging industry opportunities • Discover the required skills to complete a successful project

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • What do we do as an industry? • An Introduction to the subsystems • Jobs in the industry and career paths • An introduction to the process and the team • Technical and Consumer trends • Different CI business models • An introduction to Project Management • The Cost, Time, Benefit triangle

• Learn about industry trends and future forecast • Understand industry recommendations and guidelines

FREE WITH THIS COURSE CEDIA’s Fundamentals of Residential Electronic Systems 12

£239 +VAT

All

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

SMART HOME WIRING ONE DAY COURSE

Technology demands in the home are continually evolving. This course sets out a plan for a far more integrated and modern approach to wiring for homes. Smart Home Wiring explores the requirements of data, entertainment, security and other services in a considered flexible way. BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO:

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • Insight into Custom Installation/Smart Home Business • Opportunities for electrical contractors to expand their services into CI sector • Industry possibilities for integrated technology in the home

• Cable a modern home for technologies and future flexibility • Understand the principles of CEDIA’s Smart Home Wiring Guidelines

FREE WITH THIS COURSE CEDIA’s Fundamentals of Residential Electronic Systems

£??? +VAT £239 +VAT

All

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

BOOT CAMP

BOOT CAMP PACKAGE • Member: £745 (+VAT) • Non-Member: £999 (+VAT)

Get started in the home technology industry with the City & Guilds accredited Smart Home Technician track. Revised and expanded for 2016, the programme clarifies the engineering and technical foundations necessary to progress to CEDIA’s one-week Technical School and the ESC-T certification. It includes five comprehensive sessions of both theory and hands-on training, taught by CEDIA certified instructors. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • Health and Safety (see page 15) • Essential Technical and Personal Skills for Installers (see page 16) • Cables, Connectivity and Structured Wiring Workshop (see page 17) • Audio, Video and RF Systems for Installers (see page 18) • Rack Building and Wiring Fundamentals (see page 19) WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE? • New employees to the home technology industry looking to acquire the fundamental skills to become a useful member of an installation team • Anyone considering ESC-T certification • Anyone seeking to become a City & Guilds Smart Home Technician RECOMMENDED READINGS • CEDIA’s Fundamentals of Residential Electronic Systems

HEALTH & SAFETY ONE DAY COURSE 4 CEU POINTS

CEDIA is an accredited ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) Health and Safety assessment centre, and this one-day course is designed to help you understand the industry’s necessary site competency skills.

THE COURSE INCLUDES:

Delivered by specialised Health & Safety Instructors, attendees will gain both hands-on training and classroom instruction. On successful completion of the exam, attendees will be eligible to apply for the appropriate ECS card which will reflect your current qualifications.

• Manual Handling Specific regulations & questionnaire

• Ladders & Steps, rooftop safety and harness use • Practical scenarios on Working At Heights elements

• Manual Handling practical session • Asbestos Awareness specifics & questionnaire

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Understand Industry Health and Safety regulations • Know how to stay safe on a building site • Pass the ECS Health Assessment

£169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL and personal skills for installers

ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

Moving into smart home installation requires a wide range of knowledge. New installation technicians need a strong grounding in both personal and technical subjects.

THE COURSE INCLUDES:

Essential Technical and Personal Skills for Installers will cover many key areas of personal skills in both technical and behavioural areas. The course will provide attendees with the vital calculation techniques required for audio, video and network installations.

• Waves, frequency and wavelength

BY THE END OF THIS COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Behaviour in clients’ homes

• Apply basic maths and engineering principles and calculations

• Understanding and manipulating formulae • Triangles, percentages and ratios

• Electricity and electrical theory • Planning a day on site • Tools, PPE and other equipment needed • Avoiding client problems through effective communication

• Explain the tools and practices used on site • Use project based documentation

£169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

Cables, connectivity and structured wiring workSHOP

The need for an appropriate structured cabling infrastructure is essential in any custom installation project.

ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • Cables and connector types • Cable and connector usage

This workshop will demonstrate the various cables and connectors used in integrated residential systems. Attendees will learn how to terminate these and how to test and certify the installation.

• Connector termination methods

This is an interactive workshop with practical exercises using a range of tools, test and certification equipment, providing hands on experience.

• Testing methods for structure cabling

• Structured cabling systems basics • Patch panels and wall-plate modules

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Identify various cables and connectors • Terminate a number of key cable / connector combinations • Describe how specific cable and connector combinations are used within a project

£169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

audio, video and rf systems for installers ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

For many installers audio and video represents a large percentage of each project. This course brings together these fascinating topics to deliver the ideal grounding for installers.

THE COURSE INCLUDES:

Attendees will explore the vital technical information, basic design principles and the installation practices required to install a successful project to high industry standards.

• Sound processing and amplification

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• RF system components

• Interlaced vs. progressive pictures • Video scaling • Dynamic range considerations

• The RF spectrum • Frequency and wavelength relationships • Basic RF system design

• Describe how pictures are created, moved and displayed • Describe how loudspeakers create sound • Understand how to use coax to move, combine and distribute signals • Ensure robust performance of a coax network

£169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

RACK BUILDING and WIRING FUNDAMENTALS ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

Racks are now an integral element of many custom installations. Pre-planning and standardisation are essential for a tidy and serviceable solution.

THE COURSE INCLUDES:

This course will provide clear, structural methodology for rack building, from planning through to future servicing. Attendees will explore the best practices, the importance of wiring choices and regulations which can be applied to projects of all sizes.

• Different ways of connectivity of rack wiring to site wiring

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Rack elevations, kit spacing and ventilation • C able tray, rear rack strip and lacing bars

• C able and signal paths • Requirements of service loops and lay of cables within the rack • C able ties - tightness, flush cut, spacing and flow • Lacing pre-made cables

• Understand the best practices for loading, kit spacing and ventilation • Recognise the use of different cable colours for different signals, and the separation of signal paths • Identify how to space ties for neatness • Understand how to connect rack wiring to site wiring £169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

TECHNICAL SCHOOL TECHNICAL PACKAGE • Member: £899 (+VAT) • Non-Member: £1250 (+VAT)

Technical School is the second part of the City & Guilds Smart Home Technician accredited programme, and is essential for the ESC-T certification exam. These courses build on the knowledge and skills obtained during Boot Camp, and develop them to the level of a senior technician. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • Project and Business Processes (see page 21) • Basic Wired and Wireless Networking (see page 22) • Smart Home Control & Lighting Systems (see page 23) • Home Cinema & HD Video Distribution (see page 24) • ESC-T Examination (see page 25) RECOMMENDED READINGS: • Junior technicians with some industry experience • Technicians looking to enhance their skills • Anyone seeking to become a City & Guilds Smart Home Technician RECOMMENDED READINGS: • CEDIA’s Advanced Residential Electronic Systems

Please note, this book is included in with the technical package

PROJECT and business processes ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

Every installation requires planning as part of a wider project. Similarly, Home Technology Professionals should clearly understand their role in the wider projects they are involved in. This course explores the project and business processes involved in a typical home technology installation.

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • Project phases • Working onsite – the builders project phases • Stakeholders and the engineer • Being part of the business • Maintenance and warranty the engineers role

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Understand the 5 phases of a project and where the engineer fits in • Understand industry terminology and phases of the onsite project • Recognise the importance of stakeholders • Understand the importance of maintenance

£169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

basic wired and wireless networking ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

IP networking is arguably the most important topic in the home technology industry. This course provides an introduction to the Internet Protocol (IP) and its place in residential networks.

THE COURSE INCLUDES:

Attendees will explore IP networking requirements, and understand how to implement these to typical projects.

• Basic network hardware

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• The difference between server, client and infrastructure devices

• Layers 1-3 of the 7 layers OSI Model and how they relate to networks • OSI model in networking troubleshooting • IP Addressing – using the right addresses for the right job

• Understand the layout and scope of star, bus and mesh networks • Explain common network terms such as IP address, MAC address, DHCP & DNS • Configure a consumer router for LAN devices and WAN access • Configure host devices with dynamic, reserved dynamic and static IP addresses • Setup a basic but secure Wi-Fi network with a single access point

£169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

smart home control & lighting systems ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

Lighting systems are now much more advanced than a simple wall switch. Every home technology professional includes lighting in their system design. Controlling the technology of a smart home is essential to bringing an installation to life, and pivotal to the end user experience. Lighting systems are now much more advanced than a simple wall switch.

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • Lighting dimming protocols • LED control • DIY lighting controls • Part L compliance • Basic heating and cooling • The DIY market place

The course will help professionals learn more about integrating lighting control into their projects. BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Understand current lighting control protocol and how to implement them in a system design • Understand how to use LED lighting including tapes and colour changing systems • Explain and comply with Part L of Building Regulations and design heating and lighting systems in accordance with the regulations

£169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

• Understand the DIY market place and how to interface to it

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

Home Cinema & HD Video Distribution ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

Home Cinema and Media Room technology are among the most commonly requested systems for new smart home installations. This course explores the essential skills and requirements necessary for bringing audio, video and control systems together into a home cinema environment. BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • List the basic components of a home cinema system • Explain the role of each home cinema system component

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • The role of the AV receiver in a home cinema room • Configuring common sources of AV content • Video display technologies and setup • Speaker system technologies and setup • Basic audio and video calibration • HD Video distribution methods • The home cinema environment

• Setup a home cinema from common components • Calibrate the video picture and sound for initial viewing • Discuss three HD video distribution methods

£169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

ESC-T CERTIFICATION EXAM ONE DAY COURSE 2 HOUR EX AM

ESC-T is the first certification exam required in order to complete the City & Guilds Smart Home Technician accredited programme. Candidates are expected to attend with a list of topics that they require clarification on. This is not a course – the only subjects that will be covered will be in response to the questions from attendees. The day will comprise of a two-hour Q & A session, followed by a two-hour examination.

EXAM PREPARATION: • If you are considering taking this exam without attending the preceding Boot Camp OR Technical School courses, please ensure you have read through the curriculum and are happy with the course information. The revision session included with the exam is designed to revise any small questions you may have and, due to its short nature, cannot cover the entire syllabus • Please visit page 54 for a full overview of the requirements for the ESC-T examination

£250 +VAT

Members

2 VOUCHERS

Members

£375 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

ECS CArds

CEDIA is committed to ensuring you have the necessary qualifications to work on any UK construction site. That is why CEDIA has collaborated with the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) to bring you the only Home Technology Integrator ECS related discipline card in the industry. THE QUALIFYING CRITERIA FOR THE CARD ARE: • The holder must have passed the ECS Health and Safety assessment (included in the CEDIA one-day H&S course at St Neots) within the last 2 years • The holder must have passed the CEDIA ESC-T (formerly EST2) qualification within the last 3 years

IMPORTANT: If you or any of your team carries out work on a building site, you need to be able to prove competency to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the event of a site check or accident. Failure to do this can result in you and your team being removed from the site whilst investigations take place, which can cost a lot of money.

NETWORKING SCHOOL NETWORKING PACKAGE • Member: £485 (+VAT) • Non-Member: £685 (+VAT) Prices exclude ESC-N examination

TCP/IP has become the dominant communications and media transmission protocol for the smart home industry. It is essential to understand both the theory and practice of IP in order to design and implement reliably. To meet these demands, CEDIA has created a suite of IP Networking courses leading to our ESC-N certification. Incorporating a combination of classroom teaching and hands-on workshop sessions, the courses will introduce, explain and provide you with the vital hands-on experience required, with a range of networking products. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • Residential Networking (see page 28) • Advanced Wiring Networking (see page 29) • Wireless Residential Networking (see page 30) WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? • Ideal for junior and senior technicians to improve their networking skills RECOMMENDED READINGS: • CEDIA’s Advanced Residential Electronic Systems

residential networking ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

Most subsystems now have the ability to be converged over an IP network, making this an essential topic for installers to develop a solid foundation for understanding Internet Protocol.

THE COURSE INCLUDES:

This course is appropriate for both beginners and individuals looking to formalise and increase their IP networking knowledge.

• Consumer routers for wired environments

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• System documentation for IP networks

• Importance of the growth in IP networking • Common networking protocols such as TCP, UDP, DHCP

• IP addressing schemes for connected hosts

• Create and implement IP addressing schemes for connected hosts • Discuss the importance of the growth in IP networking • Explain common networking protocols • Select, install and configure consumer routers for wired environments • Create system documentation for IP networks £169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

advanced residential networking ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

Once the basics of IP Networking are understood, there are many options to extend IP networks and create a truly integrated home environment.

THE COURSE INCLUDES:

This course delivers the knowledge and skills required for home integration engineers to fully understand and confidentially install robust, secure and more complex networks.

• The Client - Server model

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Securing external access using VPNs

• Define and establish port address translation and create a VPN

• File sharing between IP connected devices • Remote access with Dynamic DNS • ’Ports’ and ‘Services’ • Access to LAN devices from the WAN via Port Forwarding

• Diving Networks using VLANs (Virtual LANs)

• Identify what network segmentation is, and when it should be used • Configure network segmentation • Identify proper usage of VLANs and QoS • Define Multicasting/Broadcasting, Flooding + Storm Control, RSTP • Define roles for hardware, software, wetware in the clients environment

£169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

wireless residential networking ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

It’s essential that installation engineers fully understand wireless technology to ensure fast and reliable service to their customers.

THE COURSE INCLUDES:

This course will explore the fundamental technologies behind wireless and Radio Frequency (RF) transmission, as a physical layer in the OSI model.

• Wireless security

Comparing wireless to other physical layer types, attendees will explore the behaviours of RF considering data speed, frequency and coverage. BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Current wireless technologies and their benefits • Configuring 802.11x devices • Radio Frequency transmission • Wireless coverage using different Antenna types • Wireless network protection with wireless security • Wireless network control with management systems

• Describe the current 802.11x wireless network technologies and explain the benefits • Select the appropriate 802.11x wireless networking product to meet performance requirements • Configure 802.11x wireless devices with the correct SSID, channel selection, encryption standard and security setting

£169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

ESC-N CERTIFICATION EXAM ONE DAY COURSE 2 HOUR EX AM

Virtually all technologies in the home are becoming part of the home network. In order to provide network systems that meet the increasing speed and reliability requirements, CEDIA’s training and ESC-N certification aims to raise the standard for residential networks. ESC-N is the final certification exam required in order to complete the City & Guilds Smart Home Technician accredited programme. Candidates are expected to attend with a list of topics that they require clarification on. This is not a course – the only subjects that will be covered will be in response to the questions from attendees. The day will comprise of a two-hour Q & A session, followed by a two-hour examination.

EXAM PREPARATION: • If you are considering taking this exam without attending the preceding Boot Camp, Technical School and Networking School courses, please ensure you have read through the curriculum and are happy with the course information. The revision session included with the exam is designed to revise any small questions you may have and, due to its short nature, cannot cover the entire syllabus • Please visit page 58 for a full overview of the requirements for the ESC-N examination

£250 +VAT

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2 VOUCHERS

Members

£375 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

DESIGNER SCHOOL DESIGNER PACKAGE • Member: £899 (+VAT) • Non-Member: £1250 (+VAT)

CEDIA’s Designer School is an essential part of the City & Guilds Smart Home Designer track. The 5-day package will formalise attendees existing knowledge and focus on developing a structured, scalable and profitable design methodology. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • Customer Relations and Needs Analysis (see page 33) • Design Process and Documentation (see page 34) • The Principles of Project Management (see page 35) • Sub Systems Design and Integration (see page 36) • ESC-D Examination (see page 37) WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? • Individuals who are already ESC-T certified that wish to prepare for the CEDIA ESC-D level one course • Individuals with at least three years industry experience looking to take their first steps into structured integrated systems design RECOMMENDED READINGS: • CEDIA’s Advanced Residential Electronic Systems

customer relations and needs analysis ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

The starting point for any successful system design is an accurate brief from the client.

THE COURSE INCLUDES:

Day one of the Designer School will explore dealing with customers and the role of the designer in the initial client meetings process. During this course, attendees will explore the needs analysis process and scope documents.

• Needs analysis information

• The designer and the client process • Quotes and scope documents • The customer relations interface

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Understand the role of the designer in the initial client meeting process • Acquire in-depth knowledge of client needs and processes • Collate needs analysis information • Understand how to write up a quote and design scope

£169 +VAT

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1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

design process and documentation ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

From felt tipped pens to 3D modelling documentation, the designers’ toolkit is essential to any project. Without it, no project will ever reach a successful conclusion. This course will explore the documents that make up a successful project, from architectural plans, schematics, wiring schedules, change order forms and specifications to final client sign off.

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • Design documentation package • Design and draw a simple audio visual head end • Project process documentation • Project scope document

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Understand how to read documents issued by others during the project process • Understand how to prepare, draw and write your own documentation • Examine power requirements, heat output for racks and spatial considerations £169 +VAT

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1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

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Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

the principles of project management ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

Project management is the application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives. This course focuses solely on project management, exploring the time, cost, and quality triangle within the context of the home technology industry.

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • Cost, time and quality constraints on a project • The role of the project manager on a CI project • Project management requirements

Ideal for individuals who are new to project management, this course will enable attendees to understand and explore the key principles of project management. BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Understand the principles of project management • Identify the key elements required to successfully deliver a project on time • Understand to work on a tight budget and within scope £169 +VAT

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1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

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Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

sub systems design and integration ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

Systems integration is seen by many as the jewel in the crown of the Home Technology Professional. This course explores all of the sub systems that make up a typical home technology project. Attendees will understand system components, communications and demarcation points to successfully design, install and programme jobs.

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • Individual sub systems and user interface design • Inter-system communications protocols • Principles of third party integration

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Understand the design fundamentals by sub system • Recognise communication protocols and user interface design • Understand third party integration, best practice policy and regulations

£169 +VAT

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1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

ESC-D CERTIFICATION EXAM ONE DAY COURSE 2 HOUR EX AM

This is the only examination required in order to obtain the City & Guilds Smart Home Designer accreditation. CEDIA recommends candidates attend the Home Cinema Design and Lighting packages before taking the ESC-D examination. Candidates are expected to attend with a list of topics that they require clarification on. This is not a course – the only subjects that will be covered will be in response to the questions from attendees. The day will comprise of a two-hour Q & A session, followed by a two-hour examination which will consist of 100 multiple choice questions.

EXAM PREPARATION: • If you are considering taking this exam without attending the preceding Designer School course, please ensure you have read through the curriculum and are happy with the course information. The revision session included with the exam is designed to revise any small questions you may have and, due to its short nature, cannot cover the entire syllabus • Please visit page 61 for a full overview of the requirements for the ESC-D examination

£250 +VAT

Members

2 VOUCHERS

Members

£375 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

Home Cinema for Designers ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • The engineering principles of home cinema design

Ideal for developing designers and experienced installers, this course introduces and explores the formal skills required for when designing dedicated home cinemas and media rooms. Attendees will explore the engineering principles involved in high-performance design, and the science and calculations required to create a complete design for both audio and video. The course uses world standards including the CEA/ CEDIA Recommended Practices for Audio and Video Design. BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Demonstrate a firm foundation in home cinema engineering • Recognise the CEA/CEDIA recommended practices for home cinema design • Understand the science and calculations required RECOMMENDED READINGS: • CEA/CEDIA’s Home Theater Recommended Practices : Audio Design • CEA/CEDIA’s Home Theater Recommended Practices: Video Design

• The CEA/CEDIA recommended practices for home cinema design • Common calculations for audio in home cinema • Common calculations for video in home cinema • Consideration of other factors (HVAC, lighting, seating, safety etc.)

£169 +VAT

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1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

HOME CINEMA DESIGN PACKAGE: Combine HOME CINEMA FOR DESIGNERS and HOME CINEMA DESIGN WORKSHOP for one reduced price!

Members: £300 +VAT Non-Members: £425 +VAT

Home Cinema Design Workshop ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • Client requirements and plan drawings

The technical design of a high performance Home Cinema requires a standard that should be observed in order to offer a truly immersive entertainment experience.

• Proving a design with calculations • Making intelligent decisions in difficult rooms • Creating standard quotation documents

This course will examine the industry standards and provide attendees the insight into the importance of designing cinemas, using standards based engineering calculations rather than subjective guesswork. BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Understand engineering standards to cinema design • Create and fine-tune a design based on best practices • Understand and interpret client requirements and plan drawings RECOMMENDED READINGS: • CEA/CEDIA’s Home Theater Recommended Practices : Audio Design • CEA/CEDIA’s Home Theater Recommended Practices: Video Design

£169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

HOME CINEMA DESIGN PACKAGE: Combine HOME CINEMA FOR DESIGNERS and HOME CINEMA DESIGN WORKSHOP for one reduced price!

Members: £300 +VAT Non-Members: £425 +VAT

Introduction to Lighting Fundamentals

ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

Lighting technology has advanced a great deal in recent years and is now a highly complex field.

THE COURSE INCLUDES:

Designed to provide a solid understanding of lighting control fundamentals, this course will explore the science behind the ‘art’ of lighting, colour temperature, power law, series vs. parallel wiring, voltage drop and cabling sizing.

• Dimming control methods

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Understand lamp characteristics and capabilities • Practical understanding of testing various dimming control types • Apply fundamental science needed for lighting control system design RECOMMENDED READINGS: • CEDIA’s Advanced Residential Electronic Systems

• Lamp types • Transformer and ballast types • Residential Lighting Control • BS7671 electrical standards

£169 +VAT

Members

1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

LIGHTING PACKAGE: Combine INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTING FUNDAMENTALS and RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING CONTROL for one reduced price!

Members: £300 +VAT Non-Members: £425 +VAT

Residential Lighting Control ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

Following from the Introduction to Lighting Fundamentals, this course provides a more in-depth understanding on lighting control. The course will focus on the practical application of lighting control in the residential market, and attendees will lean about energy consumption and other ecological considerations.

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • Lighting control system regulations • Complex lighting control solutions • Ancillary devices and their wiring requirements • Energy and eco considerations

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO:

£169 +VAT

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• Understand the complete technical solution for lighting control systems

1 VOUCHER

Members

• Understand the BS7671 and Part L compliance guidelines

£239 +VAT

Non-Members

• Discover common pitfalls and learn best practice in all areas RECOMMENDED READINGS: • CEDIA’s Advanced Residential Electronic Systems

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

LIGHTING PACKAGE: Combine INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTING FUNDAMENTALS and RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING CONTROL for one reduced price!

Members: £300 +VAT Non-Members: £425 +VAT

3D AUDIO AND IMMERSIVE SOUND FOR HOME CINEMA

This course is essential for every home cinema designer to explore the key information on the immersive 3D audio formats that have recently been launched. The course will explore the industry standard design criteria and installation requirements for the new three audio formats. Attendees will learn speaker arrangements and address common acoustic design issues that can occur during a typical installation project.

ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • Introduction to the industry requirements for Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D and DTS:X • Speaker configurations and acoustic design • Decoders and amplification • Discussion on the industry wiring requirements and considerations

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Knowledge of Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D and DTS:X criteria • Recognise the wiring considerations for installations • Understanding on decoders and amplification

£169 +VAT

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1 VOUCHER

Members

£239 +VAT

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Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

INTRODUCTIOn TO CAD ONE DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

THE COURSE INCLUDES: • Introduction to CAD: The concept, what we use it for • How it works: Lines, Arcs & Circles. Layers & Limits • Layers: How the Layers should be used

This one-day course has been designed to provide a basic understanding on many of the essential AutoCAD drawing commands and skills necessary to use Computer Aided Design software. Attendees will develop an understanding of AutoCAD software and how it is applied to AV install projects. With unique hands on tutorial, attendees will learn how to draw a room from a survey sketch and incorporate a basic AV layout. BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Recognise key functions and essential processes • Understand how to create a basic 3D model RECOMMENDED READINGS: • ANSI STANDARD J-STD-710 Audio, Video and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols

• Survey: Draw-up the Survey plan. Walls, Windows & Doors • WBlocks: Symbol Libraries & Setting Out • 3D Models. x,y & z points in space (it’s not that difficult) • Printing: It’s no good if we can’t send it to the client

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: • Familiarity of PC’s and windows is essential along with any understanding of Custom Installation would be beneficial. • Please bring your laptop computer with you and at least a 2-button mouse with centre scroll wheel. Computers should have at least 2GB of RAM, ideally 4GB. Please have AutoCAD installed on your laptop

£169 +VAT

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1 VOUCHER

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£239 +VAT

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Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

BUSINESS COURSES If you are the owner of a business or have an element of responsibility for the profitability of the business, we have built a business course that will aid in improving business processes. With CEDIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business course, students will cover everything from documentation to business strategy and marketing techniques. These courses will provide attendees the necessary skills required to ensure their business is managed successfully, and are maximising the opportunities available in the home technology industry. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: â&#x20AC;˘ 8 Key Steps to Business Success (see page 45 & 46)

8 Key Steps to Business Success DAY ONE

This course will provide attendees with an overview of the sound principles used for running a business and how these can be applied to their own businesses. Beginning with the fundamental building blocks of a business and the importance of focusing on growth and development, attendees will explore the key principles related to setting the vision for their business. BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Understand requirements to build and manage a strong team explore the essential steps in maintaining control of finances • Develop individual Now Action Plans designed to identify essential actions that will grow your business and increase profit • Understand how your business vision relates to your customers • Understand key profit generating elements to your business

T WO DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

THE COURSE COVERS: • Developing business vision – the key elements of your business • 5 key profit generating elements • Defining your business S.W.O.T • Understand customer behaviour and improve customer relationship. • Key Performance Indicators • Define payment terms • Managing inventory

BUSINESS PACKAGE: This two day course is only available as a package:

£300 +VAT

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2 VOUCHERS

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£425 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

8 Key Steps to Business Success DAY TWO

This course will follow on from the ‘8 Key Steps to Business Success - Day One’. Beginning with a brief summary and feedback from delegates on the progress of their Now Action Plan, participants will further develop the knowledge gained from day one of the course. Attendees will understand the key marketing objectives, develop an attainable marketing action plan and learn how to measure success.

T WO DAY COURSE 6 CEU POINTS

THE COURSE COVERS: • Marketing action plan • Team management • Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators • Financial performance review • Improving financial results • Review and update Now Action Plan

BY THE END OF THE COURSE ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO: • Define individual marketing objectives • How to enhance team performance and apply effective goal setting • Understand how to define, implement and monitor your Key Performance Indicators

BUSINESS PACKAGE: This two day course is only available as a package:

£300 +VAT

Members

2 VOUCHERS

Members

£425 +VAT

Non-Members

Includes: lunch and all day refreshments

MEMBERS ONLy

CEDIA is continually expanding and improving its course selection, adding value to the industry by encouraging its members to strive for excellence. The following three courses are exclusive to CEDIA members and offer opportunities for members to differentiate themselves from others installers in the home technology industry and further industry relationships. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • CEDIA Structured Cabling Assessor (see page 48) • CEDIA Outreach Instructor (see page 49) • CEDIA Certified Presenter (see page 50)

structured cabling assessor ONE DAY COURSE

The introduction of the CEDIA Smart Home Recommended Wiring Guidelines has proved extremely popular amongst homeowners, architects, developers and AV installers. Available to CEDIA members, the CEDIA Structured Cabling Assessor (CSCA) course will provide attendees with the necessary tools to issue a Smart Home Cabling Certificate.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: • Individual must be CEDIA ESC-T Certified • Employed by a CEDIA member company

Attendees will learn to assess the cabling installed against CEDIA’s Smart Home Recommended Wiring Guidelines to ensure installation has been carried out to the required standard, and upon successful completion attendees will issue a CEDIA certificate of conformity for the home. This qualification will allow the individual to act as an ambassador for their company. Promoting the company’s products and services, and giving the home owner the opportunity to maximise the potential of their new smart home. FREE

Members only

OUTREACH INSTRUCTOR ONE DAY COURSE

The CEDIA Outreach Instructor program is a great marketing instrument that gives CEDIA members the tools they need to deliver professional presentations and present relevant and appropriate education to the specifier community and our industry partners.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: • Employed by a CEDIA member company

CEDIA’s CPD ‘Designing Integrated Future Ready Homes’ is accredited by RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) and BIID (British Institute of Interior Design) and other Design Professional bodies such as SAIA (South African Institute of Architects). The course will explore the processes involved and the advantages of working with a CEDIA member from the start of a project. It is a requirement for any individual who wishes to present the CEDIA CPD to attend this oneday training course and to be a employed by a CEDIA member company.

FREE

Members only

CERTIFIED presenter ONE DAY COURSE

CEDIA’s one-day CCP (CEDIA Certified Presenter) course follows on from the CEDIA Outreach Instructor Course and will further develop attendees’ presentation skills and increase attendees’ involvement in outreach activities.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: • Employed by a CEDIA member company • CEDIA Outreach Instructor

CEDIA aims that these presentations are performed with the utmost professionalism and in a presentation style that is both informative and engaging. Attendees who complete the CCP course have future opportunities to support and represent CEDIA at national CPD road shows and CEDIA events.

FREE

Members only

CEDIA COMMUNICATES

CEDIA Communicates updates CEDIA members on the latest industry news, offers, events and updates on the Associations activities and initiatives. To download your free copy visit www.cedia.co.uk/communicates â&#x20AC;&#x192; 51

Trade Supplier CEU Certified Training Courses When you pass your certification it is important to maintain your continued professional development within this ever changing industry. To ensure this happens we award CEU points for any CEDIA class you have attended, as well as any CEDIA approved training carried out by industry manufacturers, distributors or training partners. CEDIA recognises the contribution of Trade Supplier members to industry training, and is keen to integrate these courses into the CEU points system. RECORDING CEU’S – 3 STEP PROCESS: 1) Upon successfully completing a CEDIA course you must log in at www.cedia.co.uk using the username and password you received when booking the course. 2) Select ‘My Certification’ from the right side menu. 3) Select your course information from the drop down menus provided. If your course is not listed, please contact alevin@cedia.co.uk. This will allow us to verify the course you have attended and add it to the course list. We will inform you when this ahs been done.

Gareth Whitney has completed:

Technical school CEU Value: [24.0]

Your CEU points will be verified against information provided to us by the course provider, therefore it is vital the course provider maintains their records. Course information will be randomly verified by the CEDIA Education team and if CEU points are claimed in error we will remove the CEU points from your profile and you will lose all of your current CEU entitlement.

Vin Bruno Chief Executive Officer

2016

ARY 23-29, 2016 OTS

*In order to maintain Certification, individuals are required to attain 30 CEU points over a three year period.

FREQUENTLY ASKED questions Q: I am a newcomer into the industry. Where should I start? A: We offer a one-day course entitled Introduction to Smart Home Technology. This course in not technical but introduces and discusses all the different ways into the industry for both individuals who wish to gain employment with a company, or those who wish to set up their own company. If you are an electrician, we provide Smart Home Wiring, providing attendees with industry knowledge and skills to install a robust wiring network. Q: Have the exams changed because of the certification name change? A: Yes, due to the City & Guilds accreditation.

A: Our requirement that all certified individuals retain their certified status by earning 30 CEU (Continuing Education Units) during the three years following passing their certification exam will not change and is the same for all levels of certification. In addition, if a higher level of certification is passed within the three-year period, the CEU requirement is reset to 30 points needed from the date of passing the new certification. This will keep ALL CEDIA certifications held current. Q: I am a systems designer and never install on-site. Do I still have to take the ‘Technical’ certifications before going for ESC-D?

A: All current certifications have a new name moving forward, you should start using the new naming structure immediately. For more information please visit page 3.

A: Though we do not require ESC-D candidates to have an ESC-T certification, it is highly recommended that all ESC-D candidates are already ESC-T certified. ESC-T contains much more than just ‘installation skills’ and forms the technical foundation for all higher levels of CEDIA certification.

Q: How do I use these new acronyms?

Is ESC-T recognised by external organisations?

A: These clear, recognisable certification acronyms will make a great addition to your business cards, email signatures, and more - see page 3.

A: Although the ESC-T certification is a comprehensive in-house identification of competency it is now recognised by the JIB (Joint Industry Board) and the ECA (Electrical Contractors Association). We have been approved for an ECS Home Technology

Q: How does my current certification fit into the new naming structure?

Q: Are there any new CEU requirements for the new certifications?

Integrator card which will entitle the holder to work on a building site in the UK. Passing the ESC-T exam and the JIB Health and Safety exam entitles you to the Home Technology Integrator card. CEDIA’s training is now accredited by City & Guilds. Students who successfully complete CEDIA’s Smart Home Technician track or the Smart Home Designer track will receive a joint certification from CEDIA and City & Guilds. Q: Are your business courses only for business owners? A: No. Business awareness is very important for every employee especially in the small business sector. The more people who understand how to make profit in a business swill mean the business is more likely to make profit. Q: I have been in the industry for over 10 years and hold a Masters in Electronic Engineering. Does this exempt me from the exams? A: Whilst other academic qualifications will certainly help individuals study for our programs, we are unable to award any credit towards our certifications from any pervious programs that have been passed. However, we advise attendees considering training before completing the exam.

Electronic Systems Certified Technician (ESC-T) CURRICULUM For Electronic Systems Technicians with at least 3 years of field experience. NOTE: This is the master document on which the exam is built. CEDIA resources such as classes, books, and online training are designed to support this body of knowledge. Please refer to the ESC-T Exam Prep Resources document to find which resources support each area of study. DOMAIN ONE General Technician Roles and Responsibilities Task 1: Maintain a “safety first” mind set by understanding and following personal and property safety procedures and preventing accidents in order to prevent harm to self and others. Knowledge of: Applicable local and regional codes/articles specific to personal safety and accident prevention (both on-site and off) 2. Applicable national/local electrical codes specific to personal safety and accident prevention 3. Applicable construction codes specific to safety and property protection 4. Motor vehicle safety and accident prevention 5. Basic first aid treatments and procedures for minor incidents 6. Emergency procedures for major incidents 7. Typical onsite safety

meeting: types of information, rules and procedures 8. Company safety policies 9. Proper use and care of hand and power tools 10. Proper use and care of ladders and scaffolds Skill in: 1. Interpreting applicable codes/laws 2. Analysing a situation and choose/apply the correct solution 3. Recognising potentially hazardous situations and react accordingly 4. Basic first aid techniques 5. Emergency procedures 6. Operating a motor vehicle safely 7. Operating job related heavy equipment (personnel lifts, etc...) safely 8. Care and use of personal protective equipment(PPE) 9. Safe use of hand and power tools 10. Safe use of ladders and scaffolds Task 2: Represent the company by demonstrating appropriate professional behaviour, reporting work activities, and engaging in best practices. Knowledge of: 1. Typical company reporting methods 2. Typical employment (HR) issues 3. Company management structure and chain of command (communications) 4. Timecards, work/change orders (daily, on-going personal, and project tracking

reporting methods) 5. Personal/professional behaviour and appearance 6. Workplace/jobsite etiquette and professionalism 7. The importance and necessity of typical employment procedures Skill in: 1. Reading and interpreting common company documents 2. Using personal and project tracking/reporting methods 3. Following directions accurately 4. Using clear, concise communications 5. Handling difficult situations/ conflict resolution 6. Working well with builders and other trades Task 3: Use project documentation by interpreting, creating or modifying appropriate field documents as required, in order to confirm compliance with design specifications. Knowledge of: 1. Proposals, bill of materials, pick list, inventory logs 2. System overviews/ summaries (functional) 3. Architectural plans (floor, elevation, detail, etc.) 4. Schedules (time, wire, materials, etc.) 5. Charts 6. Design/engineering drawings (block diagrams, line drawings, point-topoint schematics, cabinetry, mechanical, etc.) 7. Instruction and service manuals

8. Understand the importance and proper use for typical field documents 9. Basic redline procedures and document updates Skill in: 1. Reading and interpreting typical field documents 2. Creating necessary documentation that is clear and concise for others to follow 3. Modifying documentation properly using approved methods 4. Assisting project supervisor in document revision (redlines) / as-built 5. Writing clearly and legibly Task 4: Compute project related data using relevant technical and mathematical equations, terms, and principles in order to ensure successful completion of work. Knowledge of: Algebra 2. Geometry 3. Electronics/industry specific math 4. Decibels (dB) 5. Fractions/decimal (conversion) 6. Ohms Law 7. Basic electricity and power management (i.e., high voltage types, outlets types, power supplies, power distribution, etc...) 8. Basic audio – analogue & digital (i.e., signal types, levels, frequencies, noise, bandwidth etc...) 9. Basic video – analogue & digital (i.e., signal types, levels, bandwidth, etc...) 10. Basic communications (i.e., telephone, intercom, signal types, signal levels/voltages, RF, etc...) 11. Basic data and networking (i.e., signal types, bandwidth, IP, etc...) 12. Basic control systems (data

rates, polarity, relays, contact closure, voltage, metadata, feedback) Skill in: 1. Interpreting typical industry related mathematics 2. Interpreting typical industry related terminology 3. Understanding when and how to properly use industry specific mathematics 4. Understanding when and how to properly use industry specific terminology 5. Solving typical industry related problems using proper mathematic equations 6. Converting fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions 7. Application of Ohm’s Law DOMAIN TWO Infrastructure (Pre-wire & Trim-out) Task 1: Pre-wire an electronic system as specified in order to facilitate proper performance of audio, video, control, and related subsystem devices. Knowledge of: Cable/wire types, applications 2. Construction/structural techniques/requirements/ issues 3. Device installation techniques (“Pre-wire/First Fix”) 4. Device placement 5. Wire dressing 6. Ventilation 7. Space requirements 8. Suspended/hanging device requirements 9. Outside service provider requirements (Telco/CATV/ ISP/SAT)/ Demarcation point 10. Fire rated back boxes and other special circumstance devices and provisions 11. Wire/cabling identification (types/labelling)

Skill in: 1. Installing proper wire/cable for a specific purpose as specified 2. Understanding of proper installation methods/ requirements of cabling and devices 3. Installing mounting devices (rings, brackets, back-boxes, etc...) 4. Relating theory to practical applications 5. Deductive reasoning, problem solving, application of theory 6. Hand and power tool usage 7. Communicating with other trades proficiently 8. Understanding outside service provider requirements (Telco, CATV, ISP, SAT) Task 2: Trim-out an electronic system by labelling, terminating, and testing cables and properly mounting and installing trim related devices in order to support installation of audio, video, control, and other subsystem devices. Knowledge of: 1. Termination methods of needed cable, connector and signal types 2. Types of termination tools, and their appropriate use 3. Applicable codes and standards related to “Trimout/Second Fix” activities 4. Typical “Trim/Second Fix” related tools and their proper use 5. Test tools, verifying results Skill in: Properly terminating all common cable/connector/ signal types 2. Identifying and using typical termination devices and tools 3. Interpreting applicable codes and standards 4. Testing/verification of

terminations and signal quality 5. Troubleshooting and correcting, based on test results 6. Using label makers 7. Proper cable installation, and dressing 8. Reading/filling out cable schedules DOMAIN THREE Equipment Mounting Task 1: Install equipment into a rack or cabinet while providing for proper ventilation, power management, and mounting considerations in order to facilitate ease of use and maximum performance. Knowledge of: 1. Cabinet design and construction 2. Proper equipment layout and mounting techniques 3. Safe and secure equipment mounting 4. Rack and cabinet ventilation (active and passive) 5. Ventilation requirements for specific equipment 6. Risks associated with improper ventilation 7. Rack construction and accessoriesâ&#x20AC;&#x192;â&#x20AC;&#x192; Skill in: 1. Identifying various cabinet parts 2. Laying out equipment properly in a cabinet (best practices) 3. Mounting equipment/ accessories in racks and cabinets 4. Assembling rack/ equipment systems 5. Identifying different rack types/specific uses 6. Installing ventilation equipment 7. Proper cable/interconnect management

Task 2: Physically mount system components such as cameras, flat panel displays and projectors by installing the proper brackets, housings and mounting hardware in order to provide proper performance and safety. Knowledge of: Types of display mounting brackets and their uses 2. Types of projector mounting brackets and their uses 3. Types of camera mounting brackets, housings and their uses Skill in: 1. Installing various types of display brackets and mounting devices 2. Installing various types of projector mounting hardware and devices 3. Installing various types of camera brackets, housings and mounting devices Task 3: Install power management devices such as surge suppressors, battery backups, and power conditioners in order to ensure safe and maximised performance of installed systems. Knowledge of: 1. Basic device recognition 2. Basic device purpose 3. Basic electricity and electrical distribution Skill in: 1. Properly installing power devices and equipment 2. Basic set-up and use of power devices and equipment DOMAIN FOUR Audio/Video Systems Task 1: Set up audio devices such as sources, amplifiers, and speakers in order to

produce a desired listening experience. Knowledge of: 1. Basic audio device recognition (analogue & digital) 2. Basic audio device purpose 3. Basic signal flow and cable characteristics (analogue & digital) Skill in: 1. Identifying audio devices and components, and their interconnections 2. Basic installation of audio related devices and equipment Task 2: Set up video devices such as sources and displays, in order to produce a desired viewing experience. Knowledge of: 1. Basic video device recognition (analogue & digital) 2. Basic video device purpose (analogue & digital) 3. Basic signal flow and cable characteristics (analogue & digital) Skill in: 1. 1.Basic installation of video devices, interconnects, and accessories DOMAIN FIVE Communications (Telephony, Data, Cctv, and Rf) Task 1: Set up basic telephony devices such as handsets and intercoms in order to establish basic voice communication. Knowledge of: 1. Basic phone/communication device recognition (includes doorbells, intercoms, etc.) 2. Basic phone/ communication devices (purpose)

Skill in: 1. Basic installation and configuration of phone/ communication devices Task 2: Set up basic data network devices such as switches and routers in order to facilitate basic data communication. Knowledge of: 1. Basic data device functionality Skill in: 1. Basic installation and configuration of data network devices Task 3: Set up basic security and surveillance devices such as cameras and sensors in order to provide basic monitoring of secured areas. Knowledge of: 1. Basic CCTV/security devices (recognition) 2. Basic CCTV/security devices (purpose) Skill in: 1. Basic installation of CCTV/ Security devices Task 4: Set up terrestrial antenna, cable and satellite (RF) TV systems, distribution and equipment in order to provide proper reception of TV signals. Knowledge of: 1. Basic Off-Air/CATV/DBS devices (recognition) 2. Basic Off-Air/CATV/DBS devices (purpose) Skill in: 1. Basic installation of Off-Air/ CATV/SAT related devices 2. Basic set-up and use of OffAir/CATV/SAT related devices

DOMAIN SIX Integrated Control Systems Task 1: Set up basic control devices such as remotes, keypads, volume controls, touch screens in order to allow user control over electronic devices and systems. Knowledge of: 1. Basic control devices (recognition) 2. Basic control devices (purpose) 3. Basic control protocols and methods 4. Interface technologies (RS232, RS485, RF, IR, contact closure, relays, IP) Skill in: 1. Basic installation and setup of control related devicesâ&#x20AC;&#x192; DOMAIN SEVEN System Verification and Testing Task 1: Review the installed system in order to confirm compliance with design specifications. Knowledge of: 1. All system components and how they relate to the overall system functionality 2. System wiring, termination, and signal flow 3. Proper system operation 4. Audio and video formats, resolution, data rate, surround modes 5. Basic calibration procedures and terminology (audio & video)

5. Verifying component operation 6. Navigating menus 7. Systematic, methodical procedures 8. Documenting results accurately 9. Using appropriate test equipment; meters, continuity, data rate, RF, etc. Task 2: Verify system performance by testing device and system functionality in order to confirm proper operation. Knowledge of: 1. Techniques and methods for troubleshooting devices/ systems 2. Basic understanding of methods to correct problems 3. Commonly used test equipment 4. Common failure modes 5. Troubleshooting techniques Skill in: 1. Using appropriate test equipment 2. Deductive reasoning 3. Diplomacy/tact, accountability, and patience on the jobsite 4. Basic troubleshooting

Skill in: 1. Deductive reasoning 2. Interpretation of results 3. Understanding and using equipment and all associated devices 4. Reading instruction manuals

Electronic Systems Certified Networking Specialist (ESC-N) CURRICULUM This professional certification is for an individual with 3 or more years of experience in the field; designing, configuring and troubleshooting residential computer networks. NOTE: This is the master document on which the exam is built. CEDIA resources such as classes, books, and online training are designed to support this body of knowledge. Please refer to the ESC-N Exam Prep Resources document to find which resources support each area of study. DOMAIN ONE Network Infrastructure Task 1: Install communications cabling in the home using industry standards and recommended practices in order to create a robust, reliable network infrastructure. Knowledge of: 1. ANSI/TIA 570-C 2. ANSI/TIA 606-B 3. Cable terminations: fibre Optic, Cat6A, Cat5e (TIA T568-A&B) , Coaxial 4. Alternate carrier technologies 5. Power over Ethernet (PoE) 6. Running and landing cabling in a residential environment Task 2: Perform the required level of cabling test procedures in order to ensure

system performance meets or exceeds design specifications and client expectations. Knowledge of: 1. Test equipment: Verification, Qualification, & Certification 2. Wire-mapping 3. Signal attenuation 4. Cross Talk: NEXT, FEXT, PSNEXT, ELFEXT, PSELFEXT, AXT 5. Skew/Propagation delay 6. Operating network/cable testing equipment 7. Interpreting the results of advanced cable testing procedures 8. Applying test results in order develop solutions for cabling issues Task 3: Secure the infrastructure by evaluating and fortifying all network cabling locations (patch panels, wiring drops, NID, etc.) in order to ensure client privacy and information security. Knowledge of: 1. Outlets 2. Patch panels 3. NID/demarc/aux disconnect 4. Installing secure hardware at patch panel and outlet locations 5. Securing/protecting external cable runs Task 4: Design a wired network infrastructure using appropriate communications cabling that meets the

performance requirements of the client in order to ensure long term operation and reliability. Knowledge of: 1. Cable performance specifications: attenuation, bandwidth, etc. 2. Power over Ethernet devices and operation (PoE) 3. Evaluating and specifying cabling based on cable performance vs. device/ system requirements 4. Utilising new/alternative tech to distribute network communications throughout an existing home, including powerline and coaxial protocols DOMAIN TWO Network Configuration Task 1: Understand the OSI model, how it applies to the network, and how to use this knowledge to efficiently and effectively troubleshoot and resolve network related issues. Knowledge of: 1. The seven layers of the OSI model 2. The purpose of each of the seven layers 3. Using the OSI model to understand what layer an issue falls under 4. Network troubleshooting theory and procedures Task 2: Implement a Local Area Network using IP

addressing best practices, sub-netting, and routing in order to ensure proper network functionality and long term reliability. Knowledge of: 1. LANs 2. WANs 3. Subnets 4. Gateways 5. System documentation 6. MAC addresses 7. IP addressing 8. Routing: Network Address Translation (NAT) 9. DHCP configuration 10. Implementing IP addressing schemes 11. Configuration of subnets and gateways 12. Documentation of system device addresses 13. Using MAC address reservation to statically assign an address through DHCP 14. Define how data packets are transmitted between LANs and WANs Task 3: Implement a network that meets the performance requirements of all client devices in order to ensure proper functionality and long term reliability. Knowledge of: 1. TCP 2. UDP 3. IP 4. Common internet services: SSH, FTP, HTTP, streaming media 5. Bandwidth and throughput: bits and bytes 6. Media storage and distribution 7. Defining bandwidth as it pertains to networking 8. Determining if available bandwidth meets requirements for streaming services 9. Determining if UDP or TCP is required for a given application ESC-Networking

DOMAIN THREE Wireless Networking Task 1: Survey and analyse the RF spectrum using available wireless networking tools in order to ensure performance and troubleshoot problems in a residential environment. Knowledge of: 1. RF spectrum 2. Available RF spectrum analysis tools 3. Performing a comprehensive wireless site survey 4. Interpreting the results of an RF spectrum site survey 5. Utilising gathered data to design, configure, or troubleshoot a residential wireless network Task 2: Apply knowledge of existing wireless communication protocols (802.11a/b/g/n) in order to specify the proper hardware in a residential wireless networking application. Knowledge of: 1. Wireless protocols: eg. WiFi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 802.11(x), ZigBee, A-wave, etc. 2. Wireless network components: router, access point, repeater, antenna 3. Installation of wireless hardware: connection, placement, and aesthetics 4. Specification of necessary hardware to meet performance and aesthetic requirements of a project Task 3: Ensure reliability, security, and consistent performance of the wireless portion of a residential network by proper configuration of the SSID, channel, encryption standards and security settings.

Knowledge of: 1. Wireless SSIDs 2. Available wireless channels and selection criteria 3. Wireless encryption standards 4. Configuration of wireless networking hardware 5. Creating secure network passwords Task 4: Optimise the wireless network by implementing multiple access points and wireless network controllers in order to accommodate mobile devices as control interfaces and media streaming sources. Knowledge of: 1. Wireless controllers 2. Devices roaming 3. Access Points 4. Bridging techniques 5. Setup of wireless network controllers 6. Specifying the correct network topology for a large scale wireless deployment 7. Configuration of multiple wireless access points within the same network DOMAIN FOUR Network Design Task 1: Implement network segmentation within a residential setting through the use of VLANs and QoS in order to maximise performance of multiple client devices. Knowledge of: 1. Virtual Local Area Networks 2. Quality of Service:Bandwidth, ports, DSCP, Class of Service 3. VLAN Implementation: tagging, port membership, and trunking 4. Implementing QoS protocols Task 2: Configure a home

network with remote access through the use of VPN and port management in order to safeguard client information and allow interaction from external locations. Knowledge of: 1. Dynamic DNS 2. Virtual Private Networks 3. Port forwarding and port translation (PAT) 4. Network security: hardware, software, wetware, and other threats 5. Remote network troubleshooting 6. Configuration of VPNs 7. Setup of dynamic DNS 8. Implementation of port forwarding and port translation 9. Providing appropriate network security through the use of hardware, software and client education 10. Utilising available

troubleshooting tools to diagnose and repair client systems remotely Task 3: Secure a home network using available hardware and software tools in order to protect client privacy and information from internal and external threats. Knowledge of: 1. Physical security: wiring locations, demarc, outlet access 2. Username/password (credentials) best practices 3. Wetware: viruses, spyware, client education 4. Segmentation: VLANs, port management 5. Firewalls 6. Remote Access security considerations 7. Configuration of firewall settings 8. Update and configuration

of antivirus and security patches 9. Ensuring the use of strong passwords 10. Educating clients to be aware of security threats 11. Fortifying equipment locations and wiring drops 12. Applying VLAN and sub-netting configurations to segment the network for security concerns.

Electronic Systems Certified Designer (ESC-D) CURRICULUM For industry professionals with at least 3 years of experience as a residential systems designer. This document outlines the body of knowledge on which the certification exam is built. CEDIA resources such as classes, books, and online training are designed to support this body of knowledge. Please refer to the ESC-D Exam Prep Resources document to find which resources support each area of study. DOMAIN ONE Needs Assessment Task 1: Initiate and investigate the scope of a project using a structured information gathering methodology to obtain customer information. Knowledge of: 1. Customer desires and expectations 2. Expectations for reliability and usability 3. Lifestyle and day-to-day use of the home Skill in: 1. Organising and developing the content necessary to create a formal client survey 2. Clarifying requirements 3. Interviewing/qualifying a client 4. Recording pertinent information and responses accurately 5. Determining the project stakeholders and decision maker(s) 6. Communicating efficiently and effectively

Task 2: Assess the site conditions by reviewing architectural plans and/or visiting the site in order to pre-empt architectural and structural complications. Knowledge of: 1. General construction methods and structural issues 2. Industry installation methods (e.g., wire types and routing) 3. Local codes and regulations Skill in: 1. Working with architectural and engineering drawings 2. Taking accurate field measurements (e.g., tape measures) 3. Determining spatial relationships 4. Sketching room/existing conditions 5. Interpreting codes, regulations, and local covenants 6. Working with software based drawing/estimating programmes (e.g., CAD) 7. Assessing site conditions (i.e., distance to the site, site map and directions, site parking, existing and new construction, house layout, equipment location, unusual situations, etc.) Task 3: Establish the budget requirements by setting realistic expectations of deliverables, while explaining tangible quality differences in order to deliver the optimum performance/cost balance for the systems.

Knowledge of: 1. Estimation techniques (Bottom-Up, Top-Down) 2. Cost analysis 3. Value engineering 4. Time, cost, scope, and quality relationships 5. Installation complexities and design options 6. Life cycle costs 7. Work Package (complete package of equipment, materials, and labour for each deliverable in the system) 8. Work Package Dictionary (document that describes each component in the Work Breakdown Structure) 9. Work Breakdown Structure (deliverable oriented deconstruction of work to be executed) Skill in: 1. Creating cost estimates (Bottom-Up, Top-Down, Parametric, etc.) 2. Analysing differences in how solution options affect the design 3. Maintaining and referencing product databases 4. Applying relevant mathematical calculations 5. Identifying appropriate product(s) for each application 6. Acquiring product knowledge Task 4: Determine internal vs. external resource requirements for the system under design for the purpose of completing cost estimation. Knowledge of: 1. Submittal process (RFI,

RFQ, RFP, etc.) 2. Understanding terms used by associated trades 3. Trade-off analysis, including make/buy decisions, organisational limitations, and core competencies 4. Effective meeting techniques Skill in: 1. Reading, interpreting, and supplying specifications 2. Setting meetings and agendas and accurately documenting the results 3. Using precise, measurable language 4. Interpreting associated trades documents 5. Defining scope of work for designated tasks 6. Communicating the design requirements effectively (written and verbally) 7. Decision making (i.e., make/ buy decisions) DOMAIN TWO Project Design Task 1: Create functional specifications by translating the results of the needs assessment into activity based scenarios that can be understood by all project stakeholders. Knowledge of: 1. Equipment functionality and technicalities 2. Cognitive principles and ergonomics 3. Designing behaviours that support the personal goals of the users Skill in: 1. Describing the sequence of product touch points 2. Creating documents that communicate sequential behaviours and interdependences (i.e., flowcharts) 3. Writing scenario narratives

4. Establishing performance levels Task 2: Create physical specifications by translating the results of the functional specifications into system requirements. Knowledge of: 1. Home theatre (including surround formats, screens, masking, seating, recommended practices, performance goals) 2. Acoustics, sound isolation, and acoustical treatment options 3. Audio (components, loudspeakers, speaker sensitivity, distributed audio coverage, outdoor speakers, source options) 4. Video (formats, resolution, content protection, storage, streaming, digital imaging, broadcast formats, video conferencing, IPTV, display technologies, Blu-ray, 3D, 4K, viewing distance, viewing angle, anamorphic systems) 5. Cabling standards (CEA 2030, TIA 570-C, NEC, backbone, conduit, HDMI, fibre optics, MDU considerations) 6. Communications (telecom, VoIP, cellular, PBX, internet options) 7. Networking (specifying hardware and infrastructure, defining specifications related to QoS, segmentation, and bandwidth requirements, wireless network design, alternate carriers such as Powerline, MoCa, HPNA. 8. Interactive media spaces (gaming, performance, virtual reality, telepresence) 9. Device automation (gates, gas/electric fires, spa and pool control, irrigation, smart appliances, etc.) 10. Media servers (i.e., DVR, content management, A/V Codecs, mobile devices as

sources) 11. Robotics, motorisation 12. Digital rights management, metadata 13. Equipment mounting (wall/ ceiling mounts, racks, thermal management) 14. Power management (i.e., power conditioning, grounding, bonding, green technology, energy management) 15. Digital home health (sensors, PERS, communication options) 16. Relevant safety regulations 17. Control systems, including user interface design, mobile devices, and communications protocols (RS232, RS422, RS485, DALI, IP, etc.) 18. Other user interfaces (i.e., ambient devices, gesture recognitions, haptics, biometrics) 19. Security and fire alarm systems, knowledge of regulations and integration of same (i.e., access control, monitoring, DVRs) 20. Lighting and shade system design and control (incl. LED) 21. HVAC system fundamentals & how to monitor/control these systems 22. Architecture and interior trim (millwork, structural, finish work, etc.) 23. Central vacuum systems 24. RF/CATV/DSS/CCTV distribution systems and HD/ digital signal distribution (analogue, digital, camera specs and optics, HDMI compatibility, analogue sunset) 25. Basic electronics (e.g., Ohmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s law, etc.) 26. Design programmes and other computer applications 27. Manufacturing and product specifications 28. Technology trends & how to stay informed Skill in: 1. Considering future design expansions

2. Reading and interpreting product specifications, choosing products 3. Documenting system specifications 4. Identifying applicable technologies 5. Performing system related calculations 6. Calculating heat, electrical, and structural loads 7. Determining ventilation requirements (CFM, pathways, penetrations, etc.) 8. Designing and balancing audio/video distribution 9. Specifying, calculating, and analysing acoustic design 10. Specifying spatial/ mechanical/mounting/ installation methods 11. Establishing performance levels 12. Determining functionality and programming requirements 13. Designing for serviceability, usability, and reliability Task 3: Define the programming specification from the functional specification in order to determine what is to be controlled, the method and complexity of control, and the operational parameters including scripts, zone maps, and input/output relationships for the full integration of the system. Knowledge of: 1. Product functionality and configuration variables 2. Operational requirements, method and complexity of control 3. Structured programming, programming languages 4. Flowcharts, state diagrams, and macros 5. Interface protocols (RS232, RS485, TCP/IP, IR, digital I/O, contact closure, etc.) 6. Pseudocode and conditional logic

Skill in: 1. Describing sequential events 2. Specifying I/O relationships between events and actions 3. Determining fault scenarios, backup, and error recovery (i.e., reboot) 4. Reading and interpreting product manuals Task 4: Create the user interface specification by proposing physical control arrangements in order to provide control consistent with client needs. Knowledge of: 1. P1. Ergonomics, aesthetics, and human factors 2. User interface options and applications, including mobile apps 3. Graphic design basics 4. Web based control systems 5. Hierarchical methods of control 6. Metaphors 7. Limitations of user interfaces 8. Defaults and usability testing Skill in: 1. Communicating ideas, concepts, and necessities 2. Choosing the appropriate physical control device 3. Evaluating the user interface designs through usability testing Task 5: Direct the creation and evaluation of prototypes and/or working mock-ups to ensure design requirements. Knowledge of: 1. Equipment space and load bearing requirements 2. Equipment power, ventilation, and control requirements 3. Function and limitations of the prototype and/or mockups

4. Client approval of UI mockups (touchpanel, keypad, mobile) Skill in: 1. Sketching design ideas 2. Understanding and using test equipment 3. Documenting the test outcome and/or sample evaluation and obtaining signoff 4. Researching changes in codes, regulations, and standards 5. Testing the validity of new technologies in the design DOMAIN THREE Design Documentation Task 1: Create a proposal (bill of material, resource list, and labour products) based on the cost estimate by generating appropriate documentation in order to communicate the requirements of the project. Knowledge of: 1. General knowledge of all trades, sub-contractors, and other design professionals and their responsibilities 2. Relevant product knowledge, incl. interconnection and interaction 3. Subsystem knowledge, incl. interconnection and interaction Skill in: 1. Generating details related to equipment, parts, and materials 2. Describing assemblies and sub-assemblies Task 2: Generate electronic system plans for distribution to relevant parties by preparing or modifying architectural plans in order to determine the location of devices and wire routes,

including installation and construction notes. Knowledge of: 1. Accepted building codes (local, national) 2. Drawing legends, icon definition, and usage (ANSI-JSTD-710) 3. Fundamental ergonomics (Dreyfuss Human Factors, etc.) 4. Product placement criteria 5. Serviceability and usability 6. Drawing layers 7. Installation guidelines and criteria 8. Document revision control 9. Interior design (aesthetic considerations, furniture layout) 10. Site considerations and traffic patterns Skill in: 1. Reading and annotating drawings 2. Interpreting installation guidelines and criteria 3. Creating plan drawings

4. Product placement (i.e., user interfaces, components, equipment mounting, speaker layout, etc.) Task 3: Generate block diagram (single-line drawing) by showing basic system level interconnection between components and sub-systems in order to troubleshoot and illustrate signal flow and functionality. Knowledge of: 1. Concepts of signal flow and control nomenclature 2. Flow charts in order to create block diagrams 3. Components used in system 4. Cables and terminations Skill in: 1. Generating block diagrams 2. Appropriate drawing/ drafting skills 3. Organising layout and annotating for clarity of presentation

Task 4: Create cable documentation (i.e., cabling plan and schedule) by describing the origin, destination, and type of each wire along with associated devices for distribution to associated trades. Knowledge of: 1. Cable types, outlets/inlets, connectors, back boxes 2. Connection of all subsystems 3. Signal types 4. Cable characteristics 5. Trades involved 6. Local codes, regulations, and standards 7. Wire management practices Skill in: 1. Using electrical formulas to calculate wire specifications 2. Specifying appropriate cable types (i.e., fire ratings, class, shielding, etc.) 3. Specifying connectors and connectorisation

Task 5: Generate pointto-point wiring diagram by describing the specific input-output, wire and connector types, and method of interconnection in order to document how the components will be connected. Knowledge of: 1. Concepts of signal flow and control nomenclature 2. Components used in system 3. Cables, connectors, pinouts, terminations, and colour codes 4. Back-panel layout of all devices in the system 5. Basic point-to-point information including symbols, grounding, voltage requirements, and other safety related information Skill in: 1. Generating point-to-point drawings 2. Referencing point-to-point to cable schedule 3. Applying electrical and safety codes 4. Organising layout and annotating for clarity of presentation 5. Detailing cable connector, pinouts, terminations, and colour code requirements 6. Defining drawing layers (e.g., audio, video, control, RF, power, etc) Task 6: Compile and regenerate as-built drawings and Operations/ Maintenance manuals by updating all post-installation construction documents. Knowledge of: 1. Red-lining techniques 2. Change orders 3. Project history Skill in: 1. Creating and managing

archive files 2. Reading construction documents 3. Version control 4. Recording setup parameters Task 7: Prepare test specifications to verify system performance and functionality. Knowledge of: 1. Functions and limitations of test equipment 2. Process of evaluating entire system 3. Thorough understanding of the finished project 4. Setup parameters and performance specifications Skill in: 1. Verifying that the design requirements were satisfied 2. Creating a quality control and assurance checklist 3. Making qualitative assessments and inspections 4. Preparing test reports 5. Interpreting the results of the tests DOMAIN FOUR Design Management

Skill in: 1. Recalculating budget costs 2. Analysing how different solution options affect the design 3. Consulting with clients, installers, and other design professionals 4. Recalculating resource requirements for impacted work packages Task 2: Monitor and document progress of the project to ensure design compliance. Knowledge of: 1. Assigned responsibilities of the contractors and subcontractors 2. Existence of key project milestones 3. Communication plan 4. Original design intentions Skill in: 1. Documenting progress 2. Inspecting installation progress by conducting periodic site visits 3. Initiating periodic status reports 4. Maintaining communication log 5. Generating, reviewing, and approving submittals

Task 1: Assess the impact of change orders on the overall design. Knowledge of: 1. Technical limitations of all associated equipment within the system 2. Comprehensive understanding of original design intent 3. Impact of industry factors (i.e., new technologies, back orders, codes and standards, etc.) 4. Impact of organisational factors (i.e., internal vs. external resources, etc.) 5. Impact of customer factors (i.e., colour preference, budget)

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