certification programs

Certification Requirements

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV
Examination - Pass the:
Level I Exam Levels I and II Exam Levels I, II, and III Exam Levels I, II, III, and IV Exam
Work Experience- Provide complete, detailed position descriptions and time allocations showing:
At least three months of significant hands-on installation/service experience At least two years of significant hands-on installation/service experience At least four years of significant hands-on installation/service experience At least seven years of significant hands-on installation/service experience
Performance Measures- Obtain Supervisor verification of:
All Level I Performance Measures

All Level I and II Performance Measures

Includes three video security system projects or sections of projects that meet the following criteria:

  • meet or exceed the criteria for a Type A system
  • personally installed, powered-up, and tested by the candidate
  • one or more completed within the 6 months prior to the submittal date

All Level I, II, and III Performance Measures

Includes five video security system projects or sections of projects that meet the following criteria:

  • three or more meet or exceed the criteria for a Type B system
  • personally installed by, or installed under the direct supervision of, the candidate
  • personally powered-up and tested by the candidate
  • one or more Type B projects completed within the 12 months prior to the submittal date

All Level I, II, III, and IV Performance Measures

Includes seven video security system projects or sections of projects that meet the following criteria:

  • five or more meet or exceed the criteria for a Type B systems
    • personally installed by, or installed under the direct supervision of the candidate
  • three or more meet exceed the criteria for a Type C system
    • installation personally managed/supervised by the candidate
    • system personally programmed, powered-up, and tested by the candidate
  • one or more Type C projects completed within the 3 years prior to the submittal date
Personal Recommendation- Obtain recommendation:
(not required) (not required) Independent engineering technician responsibilities Senior engineering technician responsibilities
Major Project - Provide a detailed description of a major project and your role in it showing:
(not required) (not required) (not required) Senior responsibility for a video security system project of substantial complexity