Principles of Access Control Systems
About This Course
Presenting a mix of classroom learning and practical activities, this unit aims to impart to the learner the fundamental knowledge and skills of physical elements and electronic devices that make up the present world of access control.
With completion of the unit, learners will cultivate the confidence and be equipped with competence to design and present solutions for access control systems for a slew of applications i.e. commercial, domestic and industrial context.
This unit provides learners with an understanding of the principles of access control systems, their purpose, design, monitoring and management.
This unit has been developed to enable learners to have the opportunity to develop an understanding of access control systems, their purpose, design, control, testing and management.
The learner will understand the principles of access control systems and how such systems are designed. The learner will explore the various measures supporting access control including physical barriers, identification devices and the hardware and software employed in such systems.
The learner will review the power supply and cabling considerations when designing systems and understand how access control systems are tested and managed.
What You'll Learn
It is thus important for stakeholders within the security industry to understand the principles of an access control system. Enabling them with the relevant knowledge and abilities required to implement and manage the various types of access control systems in the market today.
It is necessary for all stakeholders in the security industry to possess the knowledge and abilities required for planning, implementing and reviewing Access Control Systems.
Entry Requirements
This course is targeted at anyone whose job scope requires foundational knowledge and abilities related to Access Control Systems, which includes Supervisors with the potential to be promoted to the managerial level as well as those already at the managerial level. Learners are expected to have the following:
Assumed Attitude
Is positive and motivated as this course will give them the knowledge and abilities required to understand Access Control Systems as part of their job responsibilities.
Assumed Skills and Knowledge
Have effective communication and relationship management skills to work with people from all levels and areas within and outside an organisation
Have knowledge of the business, industry and sector in which his/her organisation operates.
Have “N” Level pass in English and Mathematics. Broadly equivalent to WPL Level 5 and WPN – Intermediate Level.
Education Level
From secondary (“N” Levels) to tertiary qualifications
Working Experience
Minimum 2 years