Security Systems Installer
342313 · MediumAlarm technicians install, test, service and repair security and fire alarm systems and equipment in homes or businesses.
Description
Security systems technicians install and maintain security systems.
Typical work tasks
Security systems technicians may do some or all of the following: discuss security needs with clients; advise on materials and costs; install and test security systems; service and repair existing equipment; order replacement parts; keep up-to-date with new products and developments.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors and outdoors predominantly at private homes and businesses.
- Worksites may occasionally be dirty and dusty.
- Employees may work from ladders on some jobs.
Typical physical and mental demands
- The physical demand for this job is typically in the light to medium range.
- Standing or sitting may be required occasionally at a workbench.
- Walking is occasionally required when gathering equipment or tools.
- Stretching up and across may be occasionally required in repair and installation work.
- Squatting, crouching, kneeling, bending or crawling is occasionally required.
- Twisting of the body or neck is occasionally required especially when working in ceilings and under-floor.
- Climbing ladders and work at height can be occasionally required.
- Lifting and carrying or moving of tools, fittings, appliances and equipment about the workshop or worksite is frequently required although workshops are likely to be equipped with trolleys and lifting devices for heavier equipment.
- Repetitive movements are frequently required especially in the use of hands and arms for screwing, cutting and fixing of cabling and electrical fittings.
- Driving may be required to facilitate visit to clients' homes or businesses.
- Employees regularly use a wide range of hand, power and machine tools including screwdrivers, cable cutters and jointers, electric/hand drills, circuit testing meters, hammers and other minor equipment.
- Mental skills will include technical and problem-solving skills.
Enter via a short course or licence (days to weeks). A licence or registration is legally required.
Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.
How this was determined (model-generated): Security Systems Installer = 'security technician' under PSPLA 2010 ss6/44; CoA legally required (quick gate, temp CoA ~10 days); proposal confirmed.
Entry Requirements
An NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Further Comments
There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.