E004 Comprehensive Access Control (L-40)        Instructor:  Charles R. Dixon, CML

    Access control is growing at a rate three times greater than that of standard locks. This is a must course for a locksmith to maintain continual growth and success. This class will consist of a half-day lecture and a day and a half of lab experience of single and multiple door access control systems. Students will learn of the various reader technologies (including smart card), communication formats, operating systems, integration and system designs to name a few. Students will receive handouts and software.

    Materials to bring to class: Small narrow blade screwdriver, wire strippers and voltage ohmmeter. PC Laptop recommended. Prerequisite: Students should have an understanding of basic electricity with some PC experience. The information presented will be useful in preparing for PRP section L-40 ALOA members who pay the additional lab fee for the test may take PRP Section L-40 at the end of the second day of class.