Training – Installation and maintenance of security systems

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

This vocational training aim to give knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for control, installation, maintenance, launching and inspection of various security systems such as burglar alarm, fire alarm, sprinkler supervision, access control, antifugue, emergency communication and video surveillance as well as local control centers and central monitoring.

Duration : 1 485 Hours

IMPORTANT: Given IRCC's current mesures regarding the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), it is likely that this training will not be eligible for the PGWP. This situation could change at any time depending on immigration announcements and adjustments.

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Security system installer

Security alarm system technician

Visit Emploi-Québec to learn more about these opportunities.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

Centre de formation professionnelle à La Prairie
La Prairie, Montérégie
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DURATION : 15 Months
CLASSES START : February 09 2026
COSTS : 21 057,80 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Léonard-De Vinci

Centre de formation professionnelle Léonard-De Vinci
Montréal, Montréal
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DURATION : 14 Months
CLASSES START : August 25 2025
COSTS : 23 378,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 14 Months
CLASSES START : November 17 2025
COSTS : 23 378,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 14 Months
CLASSES START : March 30 2026
COSTS : 23 378,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Legend Welcoming services

Integrating into the community

— Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
— Contact with local aid organizations

Reception on arrival

— Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

Integrating into the school system

— School tour and twinning with another student
— Monthly follow-up with the student

Integrating the family

— Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
— Help with child daycare or school registration
— Information on family social activities

General information and administrative follow-up

— Direct contact with a resource person
— Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
— Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

Accommodation

— Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
— Help with finding permanent accommodation

Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Test/Check on various electronic circuit of security systems
Install, switch on, maintain and inspect security alarm systems
Install and maintain various security systems such as: burglar alarm, fire alarm, sprinkler supervision, access control, antifugue, emergency communication and video surveillance
Link systems to local control centers and central monitoring

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Prevent health, security and physical integrity infringements on constructions sites.

Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process

Use tools and equipment

Check direct current electrical circuits

Install cables and pipes

Check alternating current electrical circuits

Check semi-conductor electrical circuits

Determine their suitability for the legal context of working areas

Install and maintain detection equipment

Link a system to a local control room or a central security unit

Install a fire alarm system

Install and maintain an emergency communication system

Install and maintain verbal communication and telecommunication systems

Install and maintain sprinkler supervision system

Follow up on a service call

Use job search tools

Fit in sectors other than construction industry

Bring an IT systeme into operation

Use a logic circuit

Understand plans, estimates and technical handbooks

Ensure a supply circuit reliability

Install and maintain an antitheft device

135

Start up, maintain and examine a fire alarm system

Install and maintain security check and antifugue systems

105

Install and maintain a security camera system

120