Lets' start with a really simple problem.You want to send an email from your desktop, laptop, smart phone or tablet, to, say, sales@tavcom.com. You open your mail client, as it's called, whether that is Outlook, Lotus Notes, Thunderbird, Google or whatever it is, type your email out, put the address in the address bar, and click ‘send'.As far as you are concerned, that email is now winging its way through the Internet to its destination. In fact, initially, it hasn't even left your computer, because even at the stage of clicking ‘send', there's a problem "This module will explain how the Domain Name Service (or DNS) swaps web and email addresses into the correct IP addresses to enable packets to reach their correct destination"      Read more

Learning how to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment is essential knowledge for those looking to work in the industry. This course will give you the ability to confidently carry out effective fire risk assessments to meet the legislation requirements. The course also provides an overview of fire alarm systems, conventional and analogue addressable, plus other fire safety related systems such as, emergency lighting, sprinkler systems and extinguishers. As with all of our online training courses, your online tutor is on hand to guide you through the necessary explanation of the components, the legislation and standards. There are no prerequisites and no qualifications needed to enrol. To gain your Tavcom certificate, you will need to complete a 10 question, timed online multi choice assessment. Once completed you can download or print your certificate. Full instructions are provided within the last module and before the assessment. Read more

This is the BTEC ACCREDITED version of the Intruder Alarm Legislation Course Course Overview European and British standards, codes of practice, work ethics and insurance issues now form an integral part of everyday operations in the security systems industry. Learn to work safely and legally within this extensive framework of regulations. There are no pre-requisites. The course is open to all who are involved with the design, installation, ownership, policing and monitoring of electronic intruder alarm systems. The course will give you the confidence and ability to work safely and legally within the current range of laws and other regulations governing the intruder alarm industry. Read more

This is the Tavcom Certificated version of the Intruder Alarm Legislation Course Course Overview European and British standards, codes of practice, work ethics and insurance issues now form an integral part of everyday operations in the security systems industry. Learn to work safely and legally within this extensive framework of regulations. There are no pre-requisites. The course is open to all who are involved with the design, installation, ownership, policing and monitoring of electronic intruder alarm systems. The course will give you the confidence and ability to work safely and legally within the current range of laws and other regulations governing the intruder alarm industry. Read more

This Tavcom Training interactive online course has been specially designed to give you the underpinning knowledge and understanding required to be able to design an cost-effective Alarm and Perimeter detection systems that conform to current international and national standards.With no prerequisites to join, this course is perfect for those who are entering the Intruder Alarm industry for the first time or looking to improve their skills and gain an industry recognised qualification.After completing the course, you should have a basic knowledge of all the component parts which go together to make a successful Intruder and Hold-up Alarm system and possibly, more importantly, the pitfalls to avoid. Read more

An incredibly useful bite size course with audio delivered by one of our expert tutors covering a wide range of topics including Bits & Bytes, Binary, IP Addresses & CCTV Devices, IP & MAC addresses, Address Resolution Protocol, Subnet Mask & Subnetting, IP Ports, Routers and Routing,  IPv6. Read more