Smart Home Technician Essentials

Smart Home Science and AV

Moving into the Smart Home installation industry requires a wide range of practical skills and technical knowledge. New installation technicians need a strong grounding in maths, science and project procedures.

The course provides attendees with the essential training in the typical maths, science and electronics topics installers utilise within the Smart Home industry. Attendees will explore the key techniques for audio, video and network calculations, and will be asked to apply these skills to solve example scenarios. 

Also included are specific explanations of how audio, video and RF (Radio Frequency) systems function with system examples.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding and manipulating simple mathematical formulae
• Working with triangles, percentages and ratios
• The relationship between waves, frequency and wavelength
• Electricity and electrical theory
• How sound & audio work
• Video display & transmission basics
• RF signal function inc. modulation

Day 3 - Extra-low Voltage and Data Cabling for Smart Homes

The need for a proper cabling infrastructure is essential in any custom installation project. Most homes provide little of the wiring needed for true system integration.

This workshop will show attendees the various cables and connectors used in integrated residential systems, and demonstrate how to build a flexible wiring environment for a modern home. Attendees will learn how to terminate, verify & qualify the wiring installation.

This is an interactive workshop with practical exercises using a range of tools, test and qualification equipment, giving attendees the vital hands on experience required to advance their skill set and industry knowledge.

Topics covered include:

• Identifying the various cables and connectors in Smart Home systems
• Applications where various cables and connectors are used.
• Best practice connector termination methods
• Practical exercises using various ELV and data cables and connectors
• The basics of structured cabling systems
• Using patch panels and wall-plate modules
• Basic testing and qualification methods for structured cabling installations

Topics covered include:

• Rack elevations, kit spacing and ventilation. (best practices for loading and kit spacing including ventilation of racks)
• Cable tray, rear rack strip and lacing bars
• Tails, rear panels and hardwiring
• Cable and signal paths
• Service loops and cable lay
• Cable ties - tightness, flush cut, spacing and flow
• Lacing pre-made cables