94 IT (Information Technology) courses

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for anyone who needs an understanding of IT Service Management to help deliver better value to customers. It is appropriate for all IT staff and management, as well as customers who work closely with IT to support business requirements. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the ITIL© 4 Foundation certification and who want to prepare for ITIL© 4 Foundation exam. Overview By the completion of this course, you will have a deep understanding of the 7 Guiding Principles, 4 Dimensions of Service Management, 34 ITIL© Practices, and the new Service Value Chain that incorporate the core of ITIL© version 4. ITIL© is the world?s leading best practice framework for implementing IT Service Management. ITIL version 4 introduces IT Service Management through the lens of a Service Value System (SVS), which provides a holistic end-to-end view of how to successfully contribute to business value, and also how to leverage concepts from models such as Lean IT, Agile, DevOps and Organizational Change Management. This foundational course immerses you in the guiding principles, dimensions, and practices of ITIL© 4. This course will earn you 21 PDUs. This class includes an exam voucher. 1 - ITIL 4 OVERVIEW * Introduction to ITIL * Key Concepts of ITIL 2 - THE ITIL FRAMEWORK * The Four Dimensions of Service Management * The ITIL Service Value System 3 - THE ITIL GUIDING PRINCIPLES * Focus on Value * Start Where You Are * Progress Iteratively with Feedback * Collaborate and Promote Visibility * Think and Work Holistically * Keep It Simple and Practical * Optimize and Automate 4 - THE ITIL SERVICE VALUE SYSTEM (SVS) * Governance * The Service Value Chain * Continual Improvement 5 - KEY ITIL PRACTICES * Continual Improvement * Service Level Management * Change Control * Incident Management * Service Request Management * Service Desk * Problem Management 6 - OTHER ITIL PRACTICES * General Management Practices * Service Management Practices * Technical Management Practices

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is aimed at people in senior roles including CIOs, chief digital officers and other aspiring CxOs, as well as consultants and others involved in digital transformations, service delivery and strategic delivery. Overview By the end of this course, you will understand: The internal and external factors to consider while crafting digital strategy How IT strategy differs from digital strategy and how they can be integrated Creating a digital strategy that achieves the most value from digital Implementing and sustaining digital strategy Developing and nurturing digital capabilities for continual business innovation and value co-creation This course takes you on a digital strategy journey. Its iterative, eight-step model moves from ?vision? through to ?actions? and is about creating sustainable, digital momentum. You experience the four key capabilities to develop a holistic, digital capability framework: digital leadership, managing innovation and emerging technologies, risk management and structuring a digital enterprise. This class includes an exam voucher. Prerequisites Delegates attending this course must have successfully achieved the ITIL 4 Foundation Qualification; your certificate must be presented as documentary evidence to gain admission to this course. Although there is no mandatory requirement, ideally candidates should have at least two years professional experience working in IT Service Management. 1 - ITIL GUIDING PRINCIPLES TO ALL ASPECTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY * Focus on Value * Start Where You Are * Progress Iteratively with Feedback * Collaborate and Promote Visibility * Think and Work Holistically * Keep It Simple and Practical * Optimise and Automate 2 - LEVERAGE DIGITAL STRATEGY TO REACT TO DIGITAL DISRUPTION * Digital Technology * Digital Business * Digital Organisation * Digitisation * Digital Transformation * Business Strategy and Business Models * Digital and IT Strategy * Products * Services * Relationship Between Digital, IT Strategy and Components of ITIL SVS. 3 - RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONCEPTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY, SERVICE VALUE SYSTEM AND SERVICE VALUE CHAIN * Environmental Analysis * External Analysis: PESTLE * Internal Analysis: Four Dimensions of Service Management 4 - HOW AN ORGANISATION USES DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY TO REMAIN VIABLE IN ENVIRONMENTS * How an Organisation?s Viability is Related to Agile, Resilient, Lean, Continuous and Co-Creational it is * How to Analyse the VUCA Factors and Address them in a Digital and IT Strategy * Organisation?s Position in a Particular Market or Industry * Digital Positioning Tool to Determine Appropriate Position for a Digital Organization 5 - EXPLAIN AND COMPARE THREE LEVELS OF DIGITAL DISRUPTION * Ecosystem * Industry/Market * Organisational * Influenced factors * Achieving Customer/Market Relevance * Achieving Operational Excellence * Internal and External Focus * Balanced Approach 6 - STRATEGIC APPROACHES BY DIGITAL AND IT TO ACHIEVE CUSTOMER/MARKET RELEVANCE AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE * How to Apply Approaches to Achieve Customer/Market Relevance * Customer Journeys * Omnichannel Delivery and Support * Context-Sensitive Delivery and Support * Customer Analytics * Customer Feedback and 360ø Approaches * How to Achieve Operational Excellence in the Four Dimensions of Service Management * Understand the Financial Aspects of Digital and IT Strategy in Terms of the Following * Financial Policies * Portfolio Optimization * Funding Projects, Products and Services * Balancing Cost of Innovation and Operation * Charging Models * Assess Strategic Approaches for Digital Organizations 7 - RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY * Concept of Risk Management in the Context of a Digital Organisation * Context of Digital and IT Strategy * Identify Risk * Assess Risk * Concept of Risk Posture and Show How to Determine an Acceptable Balance Between Opportunity and Risk * Explain the Concept of Innovation, Including its Key Elements and Techniques * Apply Techniques to Develop and Maintain a Culture of Innovation 8 - STEPS AND TECHNIQUES INVOLVED IN DEFINING AND ADVOCATING FOR DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY * How to Use Digital Readiness Assessment to Perform Gap Analysis Between an Organisation?s Current and Desired Positions Approaches for Scraping Data from Dynamic Websites * How to Define and Communicate a Vision and a Strategy * How to Use Business Cases to Advocate for a Digital and IT Strategy 9 - IMPLEMENTATION OF A DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY * How to Define Operating Models for Digital Organisations * Major Skills Required of Leaders in Digital Organisation * Apply Approaches to Strategy Coordination and Implementation: * Large-Scale Transformation * Incremental Transformation * Mergers and Acquisitions * Individual Changes * Approaches to POMs (Parallel Operating Models) * How to Assess Success of a Digital and IT Strategy * Typical Activities of a Digital Transformation Programme

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Delegates attending this course must have successfully achieved the ITIL 4 Foundation Qualification; your certificate must be presented as documentary evidence to gain admission to this course. Ideally candidates should have at least two years professional experience working in IT Service Management. The ITIL 4 HVIT Qualification would most likely suit the following delegates: Individuals continuing of their journey in service management ITSM managers and aspiring ITSM managers IT managers and practitioners involved in digital services or working in digital transformation projects, working within or towards high velocity environments Existing ITIL qualification holders wishing to develop their knowledge The above list is a suggestion only. Delegates may take as few or as many Intermediate qualifications as they require, and to suit their needs. Overview This course has been created to help IT service management practitioners working in organizations that are becoming more digitally enabled. The practitioners are familiar with traditional IT service management concepts, and now want to be able to discuss ?digital? with more confidence, to develop practical competences, and to be valued contributors in the digital domain. They want to improve how they and their co-workers: Help get customers? jobs done ? helping customers become who they seek to become Keep raising the bar ? taking things to a significantly higher level Trust and are trusted ? as professional knowledge workers in a healthy workplace Accept ambiguity and uncertainty - not scared of not knowing an answer Commit to continual learning ? all as part of their daily work The scope of the course is the primary activities in the digital value chain. In other words, what the practitioner does and which resources they use across the lifecycle of digital products, in order to: Make the right digital investments Realize and deliver digital products and services quickly Provide digital products and services that are highly resilient to disruption Ensure that the service consumer realizes value from the digital products and services Assure conformance of activities with governance, risk and compliance requirements. Understand and know how to use the key principles and methods of Organizational Change Management to direction, planning and improvement Understand and know how to use the key principles and methods of measurement and reporting in directing, planning and improvement Understand and know how to direct, plan and improve value streams and practices ITIL 4 is a framework for quality IT service management (ITSM) through proven best practice, providing practical and flexible guidance to support your organization on its journey to digital transformation while empowering your IT teams to continue to play a crucial role in the wider business strategy. This course highlights the ways in which digital organizations and digital operating models function in high-velocity environments, including the use of working practices such as Agile and Lean, and technical practices and technologies such as Cloud, Automation, and Automatic Testing. This class includes an exam voucher. Prerequisites * ITIL© 4 Foundation 1 - THE NATURE OF HIGH-VELOCITY IN A DIGITAL WORLD * Overview of the key ITIL 4 high-velocity terminology * Understand when the transformation to high velocity IT is desirable and feasible * Understand the five objectives associated with digital products ? to achieve: * Valuable investments ? strategically innovative and effective application of IT * Fast development - quick realization and delivery of IT services and IT-related products * Resilient operations - highly resilient IT services and IT-related products * Co-created value - effective interaction between service provider and consumer * Assured conformance - to governance, risk and compliance (GRC) requirements. 2 - ITIL OPERATING MODEL ? DIGITAL PRODUCT LIFECYCLE * Understand how high velocity IT relates to: * The four dimensions of service management * The ITIL service value system * The service value chain * The digital product lifecycle 3 - FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS FOR DELIVERING HVIT * Understand the following concepts: * Ethics * Safety culture * Toyota Kata * Lean / Agile / Resilient / Continuous * Service-dominant logic * Design thinking * Complexity thinking * Use the principles, models and concepts to contribute to: * Help get customers? jobs done * Trust and be trusted * Commit to performance * Deal with uncertainty * Improve by being inquisitive 4 - ACHIEVING VALUE WITH DIGITAL PRODUCTS * Know how the service provider ensures valuable investments are achieved. * Know how to use the following practices to contribute to achieving valuable investments: * Portfolio management * Relationship management * Know how the service provider ensures fast deployment is achieved * Know how to use the following practices to contribute to achieving fast deployment: * Architecture management * Business analysis * Deployment management * Service validation and testing * Software development and management * Know how the service provider ensures resilient operations are achieved * Know how to use the following practices to contribute to achieving resilient operations: * Availability management * Capacity and performance management * Monitoring and event management * Problem management * Service continuity management * Infrastructure and platform management * Know how the service provider ensures co-created value is achieved * Know how to use the following practices to contribute to achieving co-created value with the service consumer: * Relationship management * Service design * Service desk * Know how the service provider ensures assured conformance is achieved * Know how to use the following practices to contribute to achieving assured conformance: * Information security management * Risk management

The “ISO 27001: 2013 Lead Auditor” course provides comprehensive training in the ISO 27001: 2013 standard and all its requirements from the Lead auditor’s point of view, as well as basic skills necessary to Lead audit activities. It’s a practical-oriented training that should be considered “a must” for every ISO 27001: 2013 Lead auditor.

AIM HI-TECH TRAINING PRELIMINARY ELECTRONIC SECURITY (ON-LINE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM – INTERACT FROM HOME – JUST LIKE ATTENDING AT OUR CENTRE). The Preliminary Electronic Security Course is an introductory (or revision) course designed to provide participants who have no previous Electrical or Electronics experience with the background skills required to attend the CCTV Installation Course [http://hitechtraining.ie/cctv-installation/], Access Control Course  [http://hitechtraining.ie/access-control/]or Fire Alarm Foundation Course [http://hitechtraining.ie/fire-alarm-foundation/]. The course gives both an introduction to electronics and electronic security and shows how the two fields merge together. Ideal for a beginner wishing to learn more about this fascinating area. A large practical content is guaranteed. The day will be an excellent learning experience with a skilled instructor. It is a great introduction to the other courses we provide. DURATION AND SCHEDULE Hi-Tech Training Preliminary Electronic Security Course runs over 1 day. The next course (On-line Virtual Classroom) commences on Wednesday 2nd October at 10.00 am. A payment of £65 secures your place on your chosen course. The balance of the course fees of £600 can be paid shortly before course commencement. ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM – HOW IT WORKS? The course will be delivered through 1 online virtual classroom session. During the virtual classroom sessions, trainees will have a live video feed with their instructor talking to them, doing practical live demonstrations on equipment being involved actively in the learning. We will send out a practical kit so that trainees can complete assignments and practical work at home. The kit is the property of Hi-Tech Training and will be returned to Hi-Tech Training on the last day of the course. (The kits may also be purchased by the learner….see the Kits Page Link [http://hitechtraining.ie/product-category/alarm-access-cctv-courses/preliminary-electronic-security/] for more details). The kit consists of multimeter, battery, cables, connectors, components including resistors, diodes, fuses, LEDs, etc. Trainees will build various projects as part of the course. The kit forms an integral part of the course, so full course fees need to be paid at least 7 days prior to course commencement to allow time to ship the kit in time for the course. * If attending the course from outside of Ireland the course practical training kit must be purchased via our online shop in time for delivery before course commencement. The equipment will then remain the property of the trainee. In preparation for each course, we have a quick informal free 1 hr online meeting approx. 7 days prior to course commencement, to make sure that trainees get connected through Zoom properly, let them know what the virtual classroom will be like and go through any questions they may have. To join the virtual sessions, you will need a PC/Laptop or Tablet with an internet connection. Joining instructions (login IDs, etc.) will be sent before the Informal Induction session. LEARNING OBJECTIVES * Understand the core elements that make up an Electronic Security system * Understand the role of electrics and electronics in Security * Study fundamental electric and electronics terminology. * Test basic electronic components, connectors and cables. * Construct basic electric and electronic circuits. * Become competent in the use of appropriate test equipment. COURSE CONTENT * Electronic Security Systems: – Introduction, core elements, uses and practical demonstrations. * Introduction to Electronics: – OHM’s Law and related formulae, Insulators and Conduction, Series and Parallel Circuits, AC and DC, multiples and sub-multiples. * Relays: – Operation and Applications. * Test Equipment: – Analogue and Digital Multimeters. * How to test cables and connectors * Analogue and Digital technologies CERTIFICATION A Hi-Tech Training Certificate of course completion will be issued to participants who have fully attended the course.

AIM Hi-Tech Training Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Installation Course is designed to give participants a practical knowledge of the operation and installation of CCTV systems at a foundation level. DURATION AND SCHEDULE Next course commences on Saturday 5th October at 10.00am and takes place from 10.00am – 5.00pm every Saturday for the duration of the 4-week Course. A payment of £65 secures your place on your chosen course. The balance of the course fees of £600 can be paid shortly before course commencement. ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM – HOW IT WORKS? The course will be delivered through blended training consisting of 3 online virtual classroom sessions. The final sessions will involve the additional practical work for the course as well as the written examination and practical assessments which will take place at our training centre at 43 North Great Georges Street, Dublin 1. (final session online for learners outside ROI). During the virtual classroom sessions, Trainees will have a live video feed with their instructor talking to them, doing practical live demonstrations on equipment being involved actively in the learning. We will send out a practical kit so that trainees can complete assignments and practical work at home. The kit is the property of Hi-Tech Training and will be returned to Hi-Tech Training on the last day of the course. (The kits may also be purchased by the learner….see the Kits Page Link [http://hitechtraining.ie/product-category/alarm-access-cctv-courses/cctv-installation/] for more details). The kit consists of multimeter, DVR (Digital Video Recorder), Monitor, Cameras, BNC connectors, Coax and security cable, battery, resistors, baluns, cutters, screwdriver, Lens Calculator, Power Supply Units, etc. Trainees will build various projects as part of the course. The kit forms an integral part of the course, so full course fees need to be paid at least 7 days prior to course commencement to allow time to ship the kit in time for the course. * If attending the course from outside of Ireland the course practical training kit must be purchased via our online shop in time for delivery before course commencement. The equipment will then remain the property of the trainee. In preparation for each course, we have a quick informal free 1 hr online meeting approx. 7 days prior to course commencement, to make sure that trainees get connected through Zoom properly, let them know what the virtual classroom will be like and go through any questions they may have. To join the virtual sessions, you will need a PC/Laptop or Tablet with an internet connection. Joining instructions (login IDs, etc.) will be sent before the Informal Induction session. LEARNING OBJECTIVES * Understand the fundamental elements that make up a CCTV System. * Set up a Camera * Set up a Monitor * Set up Switches * Set up Quads * Set up Multiplexers * Set up recording devices * Connect up and test system elements * Be aware of the issues associated with lighting and scene illumination * Adjust the Back Focus of a lens to prevent picture going out of focus from day to night. * Be aware of the significance of the “Operational Requirement” and the EN50132 test protocols * Be aware of the relevant standards and issues * Use a lens calculator to choose the correct lens for a particular application * Have an awareness of the changing technology and it’s impact on the industry COURSE CONTENT * CCTV Systems:– Introduction and uses. * Elements of a basic CCTV system:- Camera, monitor and digital recorder. * Camera types and uses:- Fixed and movable, indoor and outdoor, monochrome and colour, day and night. * Camera specifications:- Sensitivity, signal to noise ratio and resolution. * Back Focus Adjustment. * Lens types:- Fixed and variable focal length, manual and motorised zoom. * Use of lens calculator. * Scene illumination:- Lighting considerations, LED’s, infrared lamp maintenance and bulb life. * Switches, Quads, Multiplexers and control systems: – Types and applications. * Monitors and Multiple screen displays. * Recording the footage:- Analogue and Digital video recorders. * Time-lapse recording. Reviewing video footage. * Cables and connectors: – Types, uses, limitations, preparation and testing. * Introduction to Digital CCTV and IP technology. * Connection to other security systems. * Use of test equipment including – Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Light Meters, Pattern Generators and Cable Length Meters. * Relevant standards, issues and the “Operational Requirement”. * The Analogue or Digital option? Changing technology and keeping updated. CERTIFICATION * On completion of the CCTV Installation Course, having been successful in TWO examinations (one written, one practical) the participant will receive a Hi-Tech Training Certificate. * This course can be used as one of the elements leading to CCTV & Lighting FETAC/QQI Level 5 Component Award – 5N1771 Note: - To achieve a QQI Qualification a Valid Irish PPSN or UK National Insurance Number is required

This course is designed to enable candidates to develop the knowledge of the terminology and basic concepts of TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition and principles of Enterprise Architecture. Candidates will also be able to analyze and apply knowledge of TOGAF Standard.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The ITMLE Certification class is ideal for seasoned IT Managers and IT Directors (Managers of Managers). Overview Developed by an experienced CIO, and then vetted by a board of senior industry executives, ITMLE certifies that those who successfully complete the ITMLE Final Exam bring credible and validated industry knowledge to the organizations they serve appropriate to a senior-level IT executive. This three-day, fast-moving and highly interactive workshop contains topics specifically designed to prepare mid-level IT executives in large IT shops for higher levels of management responsibility and provide CIOs of smaller IT shops (about 40 people or less) with additional tools to help maximize their business impact. KNOWLEDGE, ROLES, METHODOLOGY, AND CHANGE * Thinking Like a CIO * IT?s (and Your) Four Roles in the Organization * Living in a Waterfall, Agile, Wagile World * IT as an Agent of Change PROCESS, PRODUCTIVITY, AND GOVERNANCE * IT Strategic Planning and Thinking * IT and Organizational Productivity * IT and Data Governance INNOVATION, STAFF GROWTH, AND NEGOTIATION * Fostering IT Innovation * Coaching, Mentoring, and Team Development * IT Project and Vendor Negotiating

AIM The Digital CCTV & Remote Access course is designed to give participants a practical knowledge of integrating Analogue and Digital technologies in addition to access and control from remote locations such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones. DURATION AND SCHEDULE The Digital CCTV & Remote Access course runs over 3 days, the next course commencing on Saturday 23rd March at 10.00am A payment of £65 secures your place on your chosen course. The balance of the course fees of £600 can be paid shortly before course commencement. ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM – HOW IT WORKS? The course will be delivered through blended training consisting of 3 online virtual classroom sessions. During the virtual classroom sessions, Trainees will have a live video feed with their instructor talking to them, doing practical live demonstrations on equipment being involved actively in the learning. We will send out a practical kit so that trainees can complete assignments and practical work at home. The kit is the property of Hi-Tech Training and will be returned to Hi-Tech Training on the last day of the course. (The kits may also be purchased by the learner….see the Kits Page Link [http://hitechtraining.ie/product-category/alarm-access-cctv-courses/digital-cctv-remote-access/] for more details). The kit consists of multimeter, DVR (Digital Video Recorder), Monitor, Cameras, BNC connectors, Coax and security cable, battery, resistors, baluns, cutters, screwdriver, Lens Calculator, Power Supply Units, etc. Trainees will build various projects as part of the course. The kit forms an integral part of the course, so full course fees need to be paid at least 7 days prior to course commencement to allow time to ship the kit in time for the course. * If attending the course from outside of Ireland the course practical training kit must be purchased via our online shop in time for delivery before course commencement. The equipment will then remain the property of the trainee. In preparation for each course, we have a quick informal free 1 hr online meeting approx. 7 days prior to course commencement, to make sure that trainees get connected through Zoom properly, let them know what the virtual classroom will be like and go through any questions they may have. To join the virtual sessions, you will need a PC/Laptop or Tablet with an internet connection. Joining instructions (login IDs, etc.) will be sent before the Informal Induction session. LEARNING OBJECTIVES * Understand the fundamental elements that make up a Digital CCTV System.   * Understand how to integrate Analogue with Digital technologies. * Set up IP, wireless and Covert cameras. * Configure an IP controlled telemetry system. * Access and control CCTV from remote locations. * Set up an IP/Network solution for CCTV. * Set-up and programme digital recording devices. * Keep updated with the latest standards and changing technology. COURSE CONTENT * Digital CCTV Systems: – Introduction and uses. Core elements of a system. * Integrating Analogue with Digital technology. * Cameras: – IP Cameras, Covert cameras, wireless systems. * Telemetry systems: – IP Controlled Pan, Tilt and Zoom controls, setting up presets. * Accessing images from remote locations: – CCTV monitoring and control * over LAN/ WAN/ Internet. * Transmission of video signals: – Cable, Fibre-Optic and IP. * IP Technology, LAN, WAN and network principles. * Personal Computer principles. * Integrating CCTV with the existing Computer networks. * Setting up IP/Network solutions. * IP Video Encoders, Video Compression techniques. * Recording technology: – DVR’s, Network Video Recorders (NVR), Setting up and Programming recording devices. * CCTV Standards, legislative and ethical issues. * Keeping up with the latest industry developments. CERTIFICATION * On completion of the Digital CCTV & Remote Access Course, having been successful in TWO examinations (one written, one practical) the participant will receive a Hi-Tech Training Certificate * This course can be used as one of the elements leading to the CCTV & Lighting FETAC/QQI Level Component Award – 5N1771 Note: - To achieve a QQI Qualification a Valid Irish PPSN or UK National Insurance Number is required

ACCESS CONTROL An effective Access Control System can form an integral part of an effective security system. At Hi-Tech Training our course is designed to give participants a practical knowledge of the operation and installation of Access Control Systems. Our experience has taught us that in order to gain the required skills an installer needs to learn through as much practical training as possible. This course involves 50% “Hands-On” training which involves building, setting up, testing and troubleshooting faults using core elements of modern Access Control Systems. At the end of the course, an interested and hardworking participant will have a good solid foundation of knowledge of what access control is all about. AIM This practically based Access Control course is designed to give participants a practical knowledge of the operation and installation of Access Control Systems at a foundation level. Each module of the training program is backed up by practical exercises, demonstrations and course materials. These training methods give the participant a greater grasp of the practical aspects of the industry and provide them with the “Hands-On” experience and confidence which are so essential for success. DURATION AND SCHEDULE Hi-Tech Training Access Control Course. Next course commencing Tuesday 23rd April at 7.00pm (Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7-10pm) on Zoom for 2 weeks, then last day in centre on Saturday 4th May (10am–5pm).  A payment of £65 secures your place on your chosen course. The balance of the course fees of £600 can be paid shortly before course commencement. ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM – HOW IT WORKS? The course will be delivered through blended training consisting of 4 online virtual classroom sessions commencing on Tuesday 26th March at 7.00pm. (Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm-10pm). The last session will involve the additional practical work for the course as well as the written examination and practical assessments which will take place at our training centre at 43 North Great Georges Street, Dublin 1 on Saturday 6th March (10am-5pm). (completed online for non ROI learners). During the virtual classroom sessions, Trainees will have a live video feed with their instructor talking to them, doing practical live demonstrations on equipment being involved actively in the learning. We will send out a practical kit so that trainees can complete assignments and practical work at home. The kit is the property of Hi-Tech Training and will be returned to Hi-Tech Training on the last day of the course. (The kits may also be purchased by the learner…. See the Kits Page Link [http://hitechtraining.ie/product-category/alarm-access-cctv-courses/access-control-course/] for more details). The kit consists of a multimeter, connectors, components including resistors, diodes, fuses and security cable, electric locks (maglock and electric strike), access control keypad door control unit, emergency egress button, exit button, and power supply unit, Trainees will build various projects as part of the course. The kit forms an integral part of the course, so full course fees need to be paid at least 7 days prior to course commencement to allow time to ship the kit in time for the course. * If attending the course from outside of Ireland the course practical training kit must be purchased via our online shop in time for delivery before course commencement. The equipment will then remain the property of the trainee. In preparation for each course, we have a quick informal free 1h online meeting approx 7 days prior to course commencement to make sure that trainees get connected through Zoom properly, let them know what the virtual classroom will be like and go through any questions they may have. To join the virtual sessions, you will need a PC/Laptop or Tablet with an internet connection. Joining instructions (login IDs, etc.) will be sent before the Informal Induction session. LEARNING OBJECTIVES * Understand the fundamental elements that make up an Access Control System. * Fit the principal components of a stand-alone system and networked systems. * Connect and programme a card, keypad and proximity stand-alone system. * Effectively connect up, test and fault-find system elements. * Be aware of the issues associated with Access Control Systems. * Have an awareness of the changing technology and its impact on the industry ACCESS CONTROL COURSE CONTENT * Access Control Systems: – Introduction, principles, uses and applications. * Elements of basic and advanced, insecure and secure Access systems. * Stages of Access Control: – Identification, Decision, Action. * Control Components: – Reader, Keypad, Receiver, Lock. * Terms: – magnetic strip, proximity, biometrics, card-free access, readers and tokens. * Potential weakness and vulnerability of poor system design. * Standalone, Networked and Computer-based systems. * Locks: – Mechanical and electromechanical, mortise and rim release units. * Use of timers and timed zones within access control systems. * Storing information gathered by an access control system. * Cables: – Types, uses, and applications, Power Supply Units. * Fault-finding techniques. Relevant standards and issues, Changing technology and keeping updated. CERTIFICATION On completion of the Access Control Course, having been successful in TWO examinations (one written, one practical) the participant will receive a Hi-Tech Training Certificate. QQI AWARD OPTIONS In order to meet the QQI syllabus requirements for the Intruder Alarm and Access Control QQI Level 5 Component Award – 5N1776, participants must successfully complete the following 3 Hi-Tech Training Courses:    Note: - To achieve a QQI Qualification a Valid Irish PPSN or UK National Insurance Number is required