# Competences — security alarm technician

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c0c1364d-f784-4e76-8d3f-1e998dc6545d).

## Essential

- **check compatibility of materials** (skill/competence)
- **electrical wiring plans** (knowledge)
- **electricity** (knowledge)
- **electronics** (knowledge)
- **follow health and safety procedures in construction** (skill/competence)
- **inspect construction supplies** (skill/competence)
- **inspect electrical supplies** (skill/competence)
- **install electrical and electronic equipment** (skill/competence)
- **perform test run** (skill/competence)
- **program home alarm systems** (skill/competence)
- **replace defect components** (skill/competence)
- **resolve equipment malfunctions** (skill/competence)
- **security panels** (knowledge)
- **test electronic units** (skill/competence)
- **test sensors** (skill/competence)
- **types of alarm systems** (knowledge)
- **use measurement instruments** (skill/competence)
- **wire security sensors** (skill/competence)
- **work ergonomically** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- advise customers on new equipment (skill/competence)
- automation technology (knowledge)
- cut wall chases (skill/competence)
- demonstrate products' features (skill/competence)
- electromechanics (knowledge)
- glass breakage sensors (knowledge)
- implement a firewall (skill/competence)
- implement anti-virus software (skill/competence)
- implement ICT security policies (skill/competence)
- infrared sensors (knowledge)
- install circuit breakers (skill/competence)
- keep personal administration (skill/competence)
- keep records of work progress (skill/competence)
- manage closed-circuit television system (skill/competence)
- perform ICT troubleshooting (skill/competence)
- perform software unit testing (skill/competence)
- plan maintenance activities (skill/competence)
- program firmware (skill/competence)
- reed sensors (knowledge)
- remove computer virus or malware from a computer (skill/competence)
- smoke sensors (knowledge)
- use safety equipment in construction (skill/competence)