Foundation Access Control

Foundation Access Control

Offering a perfect mix of classroom studies and practical workshop activities, this popular course investigates the combination of physical
elements and electronic devices that make up the modern world of access
control.

Course Content:

• Associations, standards, inspectorates and documentation.
• Double and single fire doors.
• Fitting devices on framed constructions. Problems with closures.
• Mechanical and electro-magnetic locks. Electric strikes and releases.
• Vulnerability. Frequency of use and operation. Locations and sensors.
• Tokens and readers. Methods of identification. Knowledge possession.
• Foiling the code breakers. Code identification systems.
• Non-contact identification methods - passive and active tokens. RF readers.
• Card based ID systems. Controllers and systems.
• Multi-door systems.
• Power supplies and sensors.
• Networking access control systems.
• Methods and types of cable to use in various environments
• Centralised data gathering and display systems.
• Fault finding techniques.
• Legal considerations.
• Health and safety.