With support from CEDIA, the Institute For Apprenticeships and Technical Education has announced it has developed and approved a new Smart Home Technician Apprenticeship standard, which is ready to be delivered.
This has come about following a demand for skilled labour in the home technology industry, with many companies looking for employees with a range of design and installation abilities.
CEDIA has supported this movement to encourage people into the industry by facilitating a Trailblazer group to collaborate with CEDIA members to define the framework for this new apprenticeship.
“We are delighted that our members have been able to work with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to develop this new standard,” said Aneta Armova-Levin, CEDIA’s education manager. “The standard gives young minds the chance to explore the world of integration and help find career paths within our industry.”
She continued: “Now that it has received approval and is ready for delivery, our plan is to raise awareness of this apprenticeship standard to education providers. Once there are apprenticeships based on the scheme on offer, integrator companies will be able to apply, and access the funding to employ one of these apprentices.”
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Aimed at people who are keen to install, configure, and maintain a range of electrically connected digital home technologies, the Smart Home Technician level 3 apprenticeship standard combines a range of topics to allow students to develop a comprehensive knowledge base and skill set that will help build a skilled workforce for the future.
The course will cover areas including documentation; data and IP networking; automation and control; structured wiring; cables and connectors for digital infrastructure; and system verification and testing.
CEDIA member companies involved in the new programme are Bespoke Home Cinemas, Homeplay, Hughes Electrical, Graham’s HiFi, Inspired Dwellings, Install Automation, James and Giles, Loxone UK, Philharmonic Audio Visual, and Visualization Limited.