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Originally Posted by punkwax
Low voltage/data is a great trade IMO. I’m not on the tools myself but it’s typically a clean/safe work environment and anyone worth their salt could basically hand pick who they want to work for and make good money doing it. Techs typically get a vehicle, phone, laptop etc. provided as well by the bigger outfits.
All the top companies in BC are always looking for good people and there’s been a shortage of quality TQ’d techs in security for 20+ years. Low voltage is consistently growing as technology evolves and the security market is considered somewhat of a “recession proof” industry. This is because when times are tough, crime tends to increase and those with money spend to protect their businesses/properties.
Good programs available at BCIT for anyone looking.
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Definitely good if you can specialize in something like access control. I like that they've now included it in the curriculum. Alarm installers are a dime a dozen especially if you work for a big company (ADT, Brinks, etc come to mind.) They can hire anyone off the street with no criminal record and train them in a day to install wireless contacts and sell monitoring contracts.
I completed the Security Systems Tech program at BCIT about 10 years ago. With 16 students in the class, 14 graduated. Probably 2 are still in the trade. Technology has improved so much and prices have become more affordable for people to install their own equipment. If you have the installer's manual you can figure out the wiring and programming. Gone are the days of programming panels with a PC550 keypad and converting binary numbers in your head.