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Fundamentals

Core terms, systems, codes, and the tools a new tech carries.

Fundamentals
Getting started, part 5: certifications and your first job in low voltage
What entry-level employers look for, which free and low-cost courses set a candidate apart, and how the first hire usually happens.
2026-10-01
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The many faces of low voltage, part 4: an overview of the trade
Security, structured cabling, fiber, and the other specialties that sit under low voltage, and how they differ in systems and environments.
2026-09-30
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Tools of the trade, part 3: hand tools and what you actually need on day one
The belt kit a new low-voltage installer typically brings on day one, what gets added over the first year, and what the shop supplies.
2026-09-29
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Tools of the trade, part 2: power tools and test equipment
What a low-voltage tech typically owns versus what the shop supplies: drills, rotary hammers, pathway fasteners, meters, and fiber and copper testers.
2026-09-28
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Understanding the basics, part 1: a primer on low-voltage systems
Voltage, common systems and cable types, NEC vs TIA, fire-rated jackets, and job-site hazards for people entering the trade.
2026-09-27