Who is the governing agency?
Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure
What are the educational requirements for locksmiths, security and low voltage licensees?
As pulled from the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure Administrative Code:
As of January 1, 2018 the CEU requirements are based on a two year renewal time frame depending on the name of your company.
Qualifying Agents:
– Must Complete both the Alarm Level 1 and Alarm Level 2, which includes both the AEIT & FAIT
– Additional Certifications dependent on services provided.
– All Qualifying Agents must demonstrate completion of educational requirements equivalent to those required for current status. Qualifying Agents with one licensing category must complete 1.6 CEU’s or 16 hours of approved continuing education. All licensees who perform two or more disciplines will need to obtain a total of 2.4 CEUs or 24 hours of approved continuing education.
Monitoring Station Operators:
– A monitoring station operator is required to prove attendance at a 1 day NTS approved course for Monitoring Station persons or an Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure approved program with input given by law enforcement agency or NTS Level I in order to obtain or renew a license.
Alarm Installer:
– Must complete the Alarm Level 1
– Additional Certification dependent on duties performed in the field.
– Alarm Installers must demonstrate completion of educational requirements equivalent to those required for current status. Alarm Installers who perform only one discipline will need to obtain a total of 1.6 CEUs or 16 hours of continuing education. All licensees who perform two or more disciplines will need to obtain a total of 2.4 CEUs or 24 hours of approved continuing education.
Locksmiths:
– A registrant who performs the duties of a locksmith must have passed the mandatory section of the Proficiency Registration Program (PRP) of the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) or a Board approved exam in order to obtain or renew a license on January 1, 2012, and thereafter.
– Additional Certifications dependent on duties performed in the field.
– All Locksmiths, who perform only one discipline, must demonstrate the completion of 1.6 CEUs = 16 hours of Board approved continuing education units. All licensees who perform two or more disciplines will need to obtain a total of 2.4 CEUs or 24 hours of approved continuing education.
Salesperson:
– Must complete the Alarm Level 1 or Board approved sales equivalent.
– All Salespersons must demonstrate the completion of 0.8 CEUs or 8 hours of approved continuing education units per year or 1.6 CEUs or 16 hours of continuing education per renewal period.
Click on the link below for additional details:
ALABAMA ELECTRONIC SECURITY BOARD OF LICENSURE
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
CHAPTER 304-X-1 Alabama
Code of Alabama 1975 Section 34-1A
What Elite CEU courses are approved for State credit?
AEIT – Level 2 Equivalent (11-00388)
FAIT
Video Surveillance Systems and Closed Circuit Television
Approved CE Courses:
19-0047 2014 NEC Wiring Methods and Materials – 2 hours
19-0159 Alarm Communications – 1 hour
19-0160 Alarm Industry Research – 1 hour
19-0161 Aluminum Stile Door Service & Repair Part 1: Pivots – 2 hours
19-0138 An Advanced Perspective of Commercial Applications and Layout – 1 hour
19-0139 An Advanced Perspective of Residential Application and Layout – 1 hour
19-0140 An Advanced Perspective of System Programming – 1 hour
19-0141 An Expert Approach to Commercial Interior Detection – 1 hour
19-0142 An Expert Approach to Commercial Perimeter Detection – 1 hour
19-0143 Applications of Electrical Theory for Alarm Professionals – 1 hour
19-0162 Automotive Key Generation Ford Series – 2 hours
19-0163 Basic Elements of the NEC – 2 hours
19-0144 Best Practices in Troubleshooting Burglar Alarm Systems – 1 hour
19-0164 Burglar Alarm Basics – 2 hours
19-0165 Burglar Alarm Industry Statistics – 1 hour
2021-0011 Bypassing Kwikset SmartKey – 1 hour
2021-0012 Bypassing Schlage SecureKey – 1 hour
2021-0067 CCTV — Auxiliary CCTV Components – 1 hour
19-0166 CCTV Basic Design – 2 hours
2021-0066 CCTV Camera Types – 1 hour
2021-0062 CCTV Lenses – 1 hour
2021-0061 CCTV Recording Devices – 2 hours
19-0167 CCTV Site Survey – 2 hours
2021-0060 CCTV Testing Procedures – 1 hour
19-0168 Client Relations – 1 hour
2021-0070 Commercial Fire Alarm Sales – 2 hour
19-0169 Common Sense Approach to OSHA Safety Procedures – 2 hours
19-0170 Designing a Functional & Reliable Intrusion Alarm System – 1 hour
19-0049 Door Hardware and Troubleshooting – 1 hour
19-0171 Electricity 101 – 2 hours
19-0173 Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Fire Alarms – 2 hours
19-0174 False Alarm Reduction 101 – 1 hour
19-0175 Fire Extinguishing Systems – Fixed Water Spray – 2 hours
19-0176 Fire Sprinkler Systems – 1 hour
19-0051 Fundamentals of Access Control – 1 hour
19-0052 Fundamentals of Documentation, Inspection and Testing – 1 hour
19-0178 Initiating Devices – 1 hour
2021-0010 Inside Kwikset SmartKey – 1 hour
2021-0009 Inside Schlage SecureKey – 1 hour
19-0146 Installing and Servicing Commercial Locks – 1 hour
19-0147 Installing and Servicing Door Closers – 1 hour
2021-0005 Internet Connections for Physical Security Devices – 1 hour
19-0179 Introduction to Access Control – 2 hours
2021-0072 Introduction to IP Networking for Physical Security (IP Part 1)- 1 hour
19-0181 Introduction to Locksmithing – 2 hours
19-0182 IP Addressing for LANS & the Internet (Part 2) – 1 hour
19-0148 IP Survival Kit – 2 hours
2021-0058 Lighting: Surveillance Systems – 1 hour
2021-0051 Monitors for CCTV Systems – 1 hour
2021-0008 Network Switches & Physical Security Devices – 1 hour
2021-0007 Network Testing and Cable Troubleshooting – 1 hour
19-0149 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace – 1 hour
19-0184 Notification Devices – 1 hour
19-0053 Off-Premises Reporting – 1 hour
19-0185 On the Job Safety – 1 hour
19-0150 Output Device Proficiency – 1 hour
19-0054 Overview of Alarm Basics – 1 hour
19-0186 Overview of the Life Safety Codes Module One – 3 hours
19-0187 Overview of the Life Safety Codes Module Two – 3 hours
19-0055 Overview of NEC Wiring Methods – 1 hour
2021-0006 Performing Common LAN & Internet Connections & Network Testing Tools – 1 hour
19-0188 Perimeter & Interior Detection – 2 hours
2021-0065 Powering a Surveillance System – 1 hour
19-0187 Powering an Alarm System – 1 hour
19-0151 Practical Guide to Control Panels – 1 hour
19-0152 Professional Customer Service for Alarm Technicians – 2 hours
19-0190 Professional Management (How to Manage Your Company) – 1 hour
19-0191 Proper Wiring Techniques – 1 hour
19-0153 Proven Approaches to System Power Needs – 1 hour
2021-0004 Router Functions & Programming Options for Security Device IP Communications – 1 hour
2021-0068 Sales Processes for Security Professionals – 1 hour
19-0192 Selecting the Right Camera and Lens – 2 hours
2021-0064 Simple Networking for CCTV – 1 hour
2021-0063 Site Survey: Meeting Client’s CCTV Needs – 1 hour
19-0193 Structured Cabling – 2 hours
2021-0057 SWGIT/FBI Guidelines for CCTV Systems – 2 hours
19-0194 The Fundamentals of Fire Systems – 2 hours
19-0195 Time Management – 2 hours
19-0196 Tips & Tricks to Automotive Locksmithing Part 1 – 1 hour
19-0197 Tips & Tricks to Automotive Locksmithing Part 2 – 1 hour
19-0198 Tips & Tricks to Automotive Locksmithing Part 3 – 1 hour
19-0199 Tips & Tricks to Automotive Locksmithing Part 4 – 1 hour
19-0200 Tips & Tricks to Automotive Locksmithing Part 5 – 1 hour
19-0057 Tools & Techniques for Low Voltage Installation – 2 hours
2021-0056 Transmission Methods for Video Surveillance Systems – 1 hour
2021-0055 Troubleshooting a CCTV System – 1 hour
19-0201 Troubleshooting an Alarm System – 1 hour
19-0058 Understanding & Applying Security Concepts – 2 hours
19-0202 Understanding Digital Video Recorders – 2 hours
19-0203 Wired & Wireless Connections – 1 hour
19-0204 Written & Verbal Communication Skills – 2 hours
19-0154 Z-Wave Wireless Basics – 1 hour
19-0155 Z-Wave Wireless Implementation – 1 hour
All Elite CEU license specific coursework is approved by NICET for the renewal of NICET Certifications. To update your NICET Certification, review our Fire Systems Category or Industry Code Category for applicable coursework. Remember, this is not a State specific Certification, and our coursework is approved across State lines. For up to date information and requirements for your Certification renewal, you can visit the NICET website here.
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