Career Details

Video Security Systems Designer II

Description

The program track includes a sequence of two levels of certification, related to the complexity of the systems being installed/serviced. NICET bases the content of the levels largely on a system classification scheme involving three system types - "A", "B", and "C". Certification at a particular level is achieved by demonstrating knowledge of and experience in the work associated with certain types of systems.

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Video Security Systems Designer I

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Video Security Systems Technician I

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Video Security Systems Technician II

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

Type

A - Core

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