ESD1 Certification Curriculum
The CEDIA Certified Professional Designer certification is for an individual who communicates with clients and design and installation professionals. A certified designer selects the appropriate products and materials to design individual (integrated) residential systems (including alarm, telephone, cable television, satellite television, data, audio, video, home theatre, HVAC, and lighting control). This person has around five years of related industry experience prior to taking the examination.
Major content areas covered by the examination areas follows:
· Needs analysis (project evaluation, installation criteria, budgets, contractor management, client relationships)
· Design documentation (generating equipment detail, generating facilities plans, creating wire schedules, block diagrams, schematics, drawings)
· Project design (designing an integrated system according to the needs analysis, using contractors, developing programming, overseeing projects)
· Design management (orders, technology, prototypes, mockups, communication, validating system performance
EST2 PRE – KNOWLEDGE
(15% OF EXAM)
(See CEDIA EST2 Curriculum)
DOMAIN 1: NEEDS ASSESSMENT
(10% OF EXAM)
Task 1: Initiate and investigate the scope of a project using a structured information gathering methodology to obtain customer in-formation.
Knowledge of:
· Customer desires and expectations
· Expectations for reliability and usability
· Lifestyle and day-to-day use of the home
Skill in:
· Organising and developing the content necessary to create a formal client survey
· Clarifying requirements
· Interviewing/qualifying a client
· Recording pertinent information and responses accurately
· Determining the project stakeholders and decision maker(s)
· Communicating efficiently and effectively
Task 2: Assess the site conditions by reviewing architectural plans and/or visiting the site in order to pre-empt architectural and structural complications.
Knowledge of:
· General construction methods
Specialty and structural issues (i.e, equipment mounting and location, risers, etc.)
· Industry installation methods (e.g., wire types and routing)
· Local codes and regulations
Skill in:
Working with architectural and engineering drawings
· Taking accurate field measurements (e.g., tape measures)
· Determining spatial relationships
· Sketching room/existing conditions
· Interpreting codes, regulations, and local covenants
· Locating and sizing any and all project components or devices
· Working with software based drawing/estimating programs (e.g., CAD)
· Determining site conditions (i.e., distance to the site, site map and directions, site parking, existing and new construction, house layout, equipment location, unusual site conditions, and notation of existing permanent conditions)
Task 3: Establish the budget requirements by setting realistic expectations of deliverables while explaining tangible quality differences in order to deliver the optimum performance/cost balance for the systems.
Knowledge of:
· Estimation techniques (Bottom-Up, Top-Down)
· Cost analysis
· Value engineering
· Time, cost, scope, and quality relationships
· Installation complexities and design options
· Life cycle costs
· Work package (complete package of equipment, materials, and labor for each deliverable in the system)
· Work package dictionary (document that describes each component in the Work Breakdown Structure)
· Work Breakdown Structure (deliverable oriented decomposition of work to be executed)
Skill in:
· Creating cost estimates (Bottom-Up, Top-Down, Parametric, etc.)
· Analysing differences in how solution options affect the design
· Maintaining and referencing product databases
· Applying relevant mathematical calculations
· Identifying appropriate product(s) for each application
· Acquiring product knowledge
Task 4: Determine internal vs. external resource requirements for the system under design for the purpose of completing cost estimation.
Knowledge of:
· Submittal process (RFI, RFQ, RFP, etc.)
· Understanding terms used by associated trades
· Trade-off analysis, including make/buy decisions, organisational limitations, and core competencies
· Effective meeting techniques
Skill in:
· Reading, interpreting, and supplying specifications
· Setting meetings and agendas and accurately documenting the results
· Using precise, measurable language
· Interpreting associated trades documents
· Defining scope of work for designated tasks
· Communicating the design requirements effectively (written and verbally)
· Decision making (i.e., make/buy decisions)
DOMAIN 2: PROJECT DESIGN
(50% OF EXAM)
Task 1: Create functional specifications by translating the results of the needs assessment into activity based scenarios that can be understood by all project stakeholders.
Knowledge of:
· Equipment functionality and technicalities
· Cognitive principles and ergonomics
· Designing behaviours that support the personal goals of the users
Skill in:
· Describing the sequence of product touch points
· Creating documents that communicate sequential behaviours and interdependences (i.e., flowcharts)
· Writing scenario narratives
· Establishing performance levels
Skill in:
· Considering future design expansions
· Reading and interpreting product specifications
· Documenting system specifications
· Identifying applicable technologies
· Performing system related calculations
· Evaluating and choosing products
· Calculating heat, electrical, and structural loads
· Determining ventilation requirements (CFM, pathways, penetrations, etc.)
· Designing and balancing audio/video distribution
· Specifying, calculating, and analysing acoustic design
· Specifying spatial/mechanical/mounting/ installation methods
· Establishing performance levels
· Determining functionality and programming requirements
· Designing for serviceability, usability, and reliability
Task 3: Define the programming specification from the functional specification in order to determine what is to be controlled, the method and complexity of
control, and the operational parameters including scripts, zone maps, and input/output relationships for the full integration of the system.
Knowledge of:
· Product functionality and configuration variables
· Operational requirements
· Method and complexity of control
· Structured programming
· Programming languages and development
· Boolean logic and truth tables
· Flowcharts, state diagrams, and macros
· Interface protocols (i.e., RS232, RS485, TCP/IP, IR, digital I/O, etc.)
· Pseudocode and conditional logic
Skill in:
· Describing sequential events
· Specifying I/O relationships between events and actions
· Determining fault scenarios, backup, and error recovery (i.e., reboot)
· Reading and interpreting product manuals
Task 4: Create the user interface specification by proposing physical control arrangements in order to provide control consistent with client needs.
Knowledge of:
· Ergonomics, aesthetics, and human factors
· User interface options and applications
· Graphic design basics
· Web based control systems
· Hierarchical methods of control
· Metaphors
· Limitations of user interfaces
· Defaults
· Usability testing
Skill in:
· Communicating ideas, concepts, and necessities
· Choosing the appropriate physical control device
· Evaluating the user interface designs through usability testing
· Basic drawing (i.e., paper and pencil)
Task 5: Direct the creation and evaluation of prototypes and/or working mock-ups to ensure design requirements.
Knowledge of:
· Equipment space and load bearing requirements
· Equipment power requirements
· Equipment ventilation requirements
· Equipment control requirements
· Design, test, and evaluation process
· Function and limitations of the prototype and/or mock-ups
· Performance requirements
· Test equipment
Skill in:
· Sketching design ideas
· Operating basic test equipment
· Documenting the test outcome and/or sample evaluation and obtaining signoff
· Researching changes in codes, regulations, and standards
· Testing the validity of new technologies in the design
DOMAIN 3: DESIGN DOCUMENTATION
(20% OF EXAM)
Task 1: Create a proposal (bill of material, resource list, and labour products) based on the cost estimate by generating appropriate documentation in order to communicate the requirements of the project.
Knowledge of:
· General knowledge of all trades, sub-contractors, and other design professionals and their responsibilities
· Relevant product knowledge
· Component interconnection and interaction
· Subsystem interconnection and interaction
Skill in:
· Communicating efficiently and effectively
· Generating equipment, parts, and materials details
· Describing assemblies and sub-assemblies
Task 2: Generate electronic system plans for distribution to relevant parties by preparing or modifying architectural plans in order to determine the location of devices and wire routes, including installation and construction notes.
Knowledge of:
· Accepted building regulations (local and national)
· Drawing legends, symbol/icon definition, and usage
· Fundamental ergonomics
· Product placement criteria
· Serviceability and usability
· Drawing layers
· Installation guidelines and criteria
· Document revision control
· Interior design (i.e., aesthetic considerations, furniture layout)
· Site considerations
· Traffic patterns
Skill in:
· Reading drawings
· Annotating drawings
· Interpreting installation guidelines and criteria
· Creating the facilities plan drawings
· Product placement (i.e., user interfaces, components, equipment mounting, speaker layout, etc.)
Task 3: Create cable documentation (i.e., cabling plan and schedule) by describing the origin, destination, and type of each wire along with associated devices for distribution to associated trades.
Knowledge of:
· Cable types, outlets/inlets, connectors, back boxes
· Connection of all sub-systems
· Signal types
· Cable characteristics
· Trades involved
· Local codes, regulations, and standards
· Wire management practices
Skill in:
Using electrical formulas to calculate wire specifications
· Specifying appropriate cable types (i.e., fire ratings, class, shielding, etc.)
· Specifying connectors and connectorization
Task 4: Generate block diagram (single-line drawing) by showing basic system level interconnection between components and sub-systems in order to troubleshoot and illustrate signal flow and functionality.
Knowledge of:
· Concepts of signal flow and control nomenclature
· Flow charts in order to create block diagrams
· Components used in system
· Cables and terminations
Skill in:
· Generating block diagrams
· Appropriate drawing/drafting skills
· Organising layout and annotating for clarity of presentation
· Creating a symbolic representation of components and devices
Task 5: Generate point-to-point wiring diagram by describing the specific input-output, wire and connector types, and method of interconnection in order to document how the components will be connected.
Knowledge of:
· Concepts of signal flow and control nomenclature
· Components used in system
· Cables, connectors, pinouts, terminations, and color codes
· Back-panel layout of all devices in the system
· Basic point-to-point information including symbols, grounding, voltage requirements, and other safety related information
Skill in:
· Generating point-to-point drawings
· Referencing point-to-point to wiring schedule
· Applying electrical and safety codes
· Organising layout and annotating for clarity of presentation
· Detailing cable connector, pinouts, terminations, and color code requirements
· Defining drawing layers (e.g., audio, video, control, RF, power, etc)
Task 6: Compile as-built drawings and Operations/Maintenance manuals by updating all post-installation construction documents.
Knowledge of:
· Red-lining techniques
· Change orders
· Project history
Skill in:
· Creating and managing archive fi les
· Reading construction documents
· Version control
· Recording setup parameters
Task 7: Prepare test specifications to verify system performance and functionality.
Knowledge of:
· Functions and limitations of test equipment
· Process of evaluating entire system
· Thorough understanding of the finished project
· Set-up parameters and performance specifications
Skill in:
· Verifying that the design principles were satisfied
· Creating a quality control and assurance checklist
· Making qualitative assessments and inspections
· Preparing test reports
· Interpreting the results of the tests
DOMAIN 4:
DESIGN MANAGEMENT
(5% OF EXAM)
Task 1: Assess the impact of change orders on the overall design.
Knowledge of:
· Technical limitations of all associated equipment within the system
· Comprehensive understanding of original design intent
· Comprehensive understanding of original design intent
· Impact of industry factors (i.e., new technologies, back orders, codes and standards, etc.)
· Impact of organisational factors (i.e., internal vs. external resources, etc.)
· Impact of customer factors (i.e., colour preference, budget)
Skill in:
· Recalculating budget costs
· Analysing how different solution options affect the design
· Consulting with clients, installers, and other design professionals
· Recalculating resource requirements for impacted work packages
Task 2: Monitor progress of the project to ensure design compliance.
Knowledge of:
· Assigned responsibilities of the contractors and sub-contractors
· Existence of key project milestones
· Communication plan
· Original design intentions
Skill in:
· Documenting progress
· Inspecting installation progress by conducting periodic site visits
· Initiating periodic status reports
· Maintaining communication log
· Generating, reviewing, and approving submittals
Sydney, Australia
Exam Code: CED_ESD1_090511_SYD
Date: Friday 13th May 2011
Cost: Member $330.00 Non Member $440.00 Excluding GST
Exam Code: CED_ESD1_090511_SYD
Date: Friday 13th May 2011
Cost: Member $330.00 Non Member $440.00 Excluding GST
Auckland, New Zealand
Exam Code: CED_EST2_180511_AUCK
Date: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Cost: Member $330.00 Including GST Non Member $440.00 Including GST
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