Online Course Length: 8 hours

Pricing   Course Guide $69 USD Online Course $149 USD Course Package (Both of the above) $199 USD

Course Description

This course gives students the opportunity to gain a solid foundation in construction methods, electrical basics, job site safety, tools and industry standards. Technical principles of structured wiring including cabling, components and outlets are presented and explained. Detailed step-by-step design and installation procedures, testing and troubleshooting methods and much more are covered, along with an introduction to the many different electronic systems and their benefits.

Informative text, detailed color diagrams, and instructional videos teach precisely what students need to know to successfully learn the fundamentals of an EST. Special In-Depth articles provide deeper background and technical information on critical topics, and Project Management Tips coach installers on good management practices. An online Glossary provides ready access to definitions of key terms.

The course is divided into thirteen sections – each section ends with a quiz, and a comprehensive test at the end of the course allows students to demonstrate their newfound knowledge.

Students should have a basic understanding of what residential technologies are and the benefits they provide, but no prior technical knowledge is required.

- Define various residential electronic systems

- Explain the benefits of residential electronic systems

- Recognize the components of residential construction

- Create a safe working environment on the job

- Use project plans and documents

- Design and document a structured wiring system

- Pre-wire a structured wiring system

- Safely install and terminate a structured wiring system

- Test and troubleshoot a structured wiring system

– Printed Course Guide – detailed, visual reference with all course content you’ll use for years to come

– Course Completion Certificate (upon successful completion of final test)

User ID/Password - Upon registration, students are emailed (within 24 hours) a unique user ID and password along with instructions for accessing the course. The Course Guide will be shipped on the first business day after an order is received.

Note: 6% sales tax added for Michigan residents

Course Outline

1. Course Introduction

• System Requirements
• Navigating the Course
• Course Learning Objectives

2. Introducing Electronic Systems

• Electronic Systems Defined
• Components of Structured Wiring
• Electronic System Services
• Electronic System Subsystems

3. Benefits of Electronic Systems

• Occupant Benefits
• Builder Benefits
• Technology Contractor Benefits

4. Construction and Electrical Basics

• Basics of Construction
• Running Cables
• Drilling in Walls
• Ohm's Law
• Installing Electrical System Components
• Surge Prevention

5. Jobsite Safety

• Jobsite Hazards
• Jobsite Safety Rules
• Jobsite Injuries
• First Aid
• Jobsite Standards of Governing Agencies

6. Tools and Industry Standards

• Planning Tools
• Symbols and Abbreviations
• Hand and Power Tools
• Applying Industry Standards
• Industry Certification

7. Fasteners and Anchors

• Types of Fasteners
• Fastener Uses
• Types of Anchors
• Anchor Uses

8. Components of Structured Wiring

• Physical and Performance Characteristics of Wire
• Low Voltage Cable Types
• Types of Distribution Panels
• Types of Distribution Modules
• Wall Outlets and Access Points

9. Layout of Structured Wiring

• Home Run Layout
• Daisy Chain Layout
• Wire Run Industry Standards
• Outlet and Audio Speaker Locations
• Surge Protection Importance

10. Designing and Installing Structured Wiring

• Installation Stages
• Conduit Types
• Conduit Selection
• Low Voltage Cable Installation Guidelines

11. Terminating Structured Wiring

• Cable Termination Steps
• TIA-568A and TIA-568B
• Termination Tools
• Distribution Panel Termination
• Distribution Module Installation

12. Testing and Troubleshooting Structured Wiring

• Importance of Testing
• When to Test
• Common Wiring Problems
• Common Testing Tools

13. Course Summary

FINAL TEST