Elite CEU, Inc. is proud to announce the newest most up-to-date VSS Course ! This new VSS Course includes new information based upon the Service Working Group on Imaging Technology (SWGIT) recommendations to the FBI on minimum public standards for VSS/CCTV systems. This is the only course that covers these important and up-to-date guidelines!

State Certification for the installation of VSS/CCTV systems in Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee.

All states: Provides the basic knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to participate in the growing field of video surveillance system installation, with coverage of every aspect of the process, including site survey, equipment selection, installation, and troubleshooting.

CEU Credits: Courses can be purchased separately for State CEU credits.

Cirriculum Summary:

This 17-hour course (15 hours of coursework with a 2 hour final exam) is designed for the educational purposes of all alarm and security technicians, salespeople, and managers engaging in the field of CCTV, or video surveillance. All content will focus on basic education of the fundamentals needed for all students to understand video surveillance and CCTV technology.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be guided through various topics concerning CCTV system design and engineering, including the functional requirements of a video surveillance or CCTV system.
• Participants will learn the basics of system design to FBI specifications
• Participants will learn how to maintain systems to meet the needs of law enforcement for evidence retrieval
• Technologies such as VCRs will be discussed in addition to more current and widely used storage devices such as DVRs and NVRs
• Students must understand which cameras are most appropriate for varying situations
• Technicians and operators should be able to easily utilize equipment
• Upon completing the lessons the student should know how to deal with installation, wiring, and their own legal parameters
• Students should come away from the course ready to deal with cameras in the real world
• Understand the functions of camera lenses
• Determine the proper types of lens to use for each unique setup
• Identify situations in which special arrangements must be utilized for optimal viewing
• Obtain deep knowledge of the accessory components that make up a video surveillance system
• Understand the practical uses and functionality of auxiliary components
• Understand how to use specialty components in specific applications
• Learn how to properly plan, install and correct deficiencies in network communications between components of a video surveillance system
• Understand technological specifications that go into establishing proper network connections for these devices
• Learn the terminology associated with networking, and the names of useful equipment and procedures
• Understand how to setup and utilize a network so that it can function to their advantage
• Learn about the various types of commercially-available monitors
• Understand the importance and workings of image quality
• Overview monitor resolutions and setup
• Understand the types of recording devices available for video surveillance systems today
• Learn the basic functions of system components
• Learn how to prevent and troubleshoot common recording issues
• Provide the knowledge needed for the student to properly plan and implement power and electricity to every component in the video surveillance system
• Understand how to calculate voltage/current/resistance
• Keep individuals safe from electrical harm
• Gain the ability to walk into any commercial and/or residential scenario comfortably survey a job site
• Properly analyze the client’s situation for video system design
• Understand how light works and how proper lighting is important in considering the proper camera selection and placement
• Learn how to avoid the complications that can arise through camera lighting
• Know the lighting options available, and what should be used based on the situation
• Learn how to lay out and design a video surveillance system
• Understand how all the components fit together to provide a complete CCTV solution
• Realize the importance of testing each and every element of the entire surveillance system.
• Ensure a fully functional and properly designed system that will work efficiently.
• Achieve maximum customer satisfaction from a working camera setup and clean environment.
• Understand how to troubleshoot a video surveillance system
• Learn what to do in situations of malfunction or damage to the circuits

Functionality (Online):

• Each group of topics will be divided into 13 modules ranging from 1 hour to 2 hours for a total of 15 classroom equivalent hours.
• All progress and results are tracked in real-time offering immediate interaction with the student, as well as the ability for the student to log off and log back on where they left off.
• Throughout the course modules the student must answer knowledge checks.

For Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee only:

• After all 15 hours of course material have been completed a voucher will be sent via email to the student. NOTE: This will be needed along with a picture ID in order to take the proctored one hour final exam.
• The student will then schedule the proctored final exam and take their exam with a national testing company, PSI. Click here to search for the nearest testing center. NOTE: Upon immediate completion of the final exam the student and Elite CEU are notified of the score.
• Once the final exam is passed with a 70% or better Elite CEU will be notified and a certificate of completion will be processed and mailed directly to the student by the next business day. NOTE: If a student fails to pass they must reschedule with PSI and pay a $45 retesting fee in order to retake the final exam.

Functionality (Classroom):

• You can schedule to have this course taught live in a classroom setting on site anywhere in the country!
• After the 15 hour course is taught the final exam is given in the class and a certificate is generated.
• Additional expenses apply. Please contact us to find out more.

Pricing:

The cost for the online version of the course is $299/per student (this includes proctored exam fee). Contact us to find out more.