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Tickets that raise your rate
Manufacturer certifications
Camera, access control and intrusion panel makers each run their own courses, and employers look for technicians certified on the brands they sell.
Fire alarm technician (CFAA, the Canadian Fire Alarm Association)
Lets you verify and service fire alarm systems, which is required by code.
Network skills
Basic networking courses. IP (internet protocol) cameras live on the customer's network, so the technician who understands routers wins.
Electrician apprenticeship
Some technicians move into the full electrical trade for a Red Seal ticket. Job Bank's median for electricians is $35 an hour, against $33.80 for this group.