Bedrock Learning Courses
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Introduction to Residential Technologies
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- Course Introduction
- Introducing Home Technologies
- Benefits of Home Technologies
- Structured Wiring
- Communications
- Entertainment
- Lighting Control
- Energy Management
- Security, Health and Safety
- Home Networking
- Integrated Home Control
- Course Summary
- FINAL TEST
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Course Description
An engaging and thorough review of the capabilities, benefits, and technical
infrastructure of todays residential technologies. Designed for anyone new to
the residential technology industry, including aspiring installers, builders,
developers, contractors, real estate professionals, and interested homeowners,
this course is the ideal orientation to the current state of the industry,
market, and technology.
Students learn about the products and services that are available today
including all the major subsystem categories, including Structured Wiring,
Residential Telecommunications (phone systems and intercoms, Home Networking
(wired and wireless), Entertainment (distributed audio and video), Lighting and
Energy Management, Security, Health, and Safety, and the integration of multiple
home technologies (home automation).
Informative text, detailed color diagrams, and engaging case studies make
learning about residential technologies efficient and enjoyable. Special In
Depth articles provide deeper background and technical information on critical
topics, and Project Management Tips coach installers on good management
practices. An online Glossary provides ready access to definitions of key terms.
The course is divided into 11 training modules each module ends with a
quiz, and a comprehensive test at the end of the course allows students to
demonstrate their newfound knowledge of residential technologies.
Prerequisites
There are no recommended
prerequisites for this course.
Course Learning Objectives
Be able to provide a definition of home technologies
Be able to identify typical home technology subsystems
Be able to identify the players in the home technology industry
Be able to explain the home technology installation process and identify the
different stakeholders in the process
Be able to describe each of the technology subsystems in a connected home and
the benefits they provide
Materials available include:
Printed Course
Guide detailed, visual reference with all course content youll use for years to
come
Portable Quick Reference pocket-sized guide covering difficult to remember technical terms and
definitions, for use in the field
Course Completion Certificate(upon successful completion of final test)
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CGSWIRE
Fundamentals of Structured Wiring
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- Course objectives:
- To be able to define a structured wiring system
- To understand the components of a structured wiring system
- To be able to explain the benefits of a structured wiring system
- To be able to design and document a structured wiring system
- To understand how to pre-wire a structured wiring system
- To understand key safety issues and practices related to installing a structured wiring system
- To understand the concepts and methods needed to test a structured wiring system
| A comprehensive review of residential structured wiring designed for new and inexperienced home technology installers. This course is also appropriate for builders, subcontractors, home technology manufacturers, and anyone with a serious interest in residential low voltage wiring.
This course provides a thorough grounding in the concepts and technologies of residential low voltage structured wiring, with emphasis on positive client relations, working safely and efficiently, coordinating with construction schedules and trades, installation best-practices, and future-proofing homes for the adoption of emerging technologies.
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CGAUDIO
Whole House Audio Technology and Distribution
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- Course objectives:
- To understand the four phases involved in installing a whole house audio system in a new construction project
- To know the three phases involved in installing a whole house audio system in a retrofit project
- To know the four steps to follow when planning the installation of the whole house audio system
- To understand the specific steps involved in the pre-wire, trim-out, and final installation phases of installation
| | Complete instruction on the possibilities, benefits, technology, design, and installation of whole house music systems for residential installers/integrators, builders, developers, contractors, and real estate professionals.
Home audio systems are much more complicated than a simple stereo system these days, and this course teaches what students need to know to understand and install complex whole house audio systems. Low-, mid-, and high-end whole house installation possibilities are reviewed, as well as important safety considerations, standards, and codes that must be followed during installation.
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CGNETWK
Home Networking for Installers
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- Course objectives:
- Understand the benefits of home networking
- Understand the technology fundamentals of a home network
- Know what to ask the clients and the elements of a design plan
- Understand how to install and configure a home network
- Understand the basics of network security
- Understand basic testing and troubleshooting techniques
| | A comprehensive introduction to installing computer networks, designed specifically for residential technology installers, builders, or do-it-yourself homeowners.
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BKHTIC
HTI+ Home Technology Integrator and CEDIA Installer All-in-One Exam Guide
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