Introduction to Home Entertainment: Residential Audio / Video Systems (C-TECH Home Entertainment) provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to become certified entry-level installers in the high growth, smart home industry. Home entertainment systems have increased to rank among the top three most in-demand residential installations. It is estimated that over 300,000 new homes will need trained, professionals to do installations this year alone. C-Tech has designed this 30-hour course with industry experts and educators.

Students apply their knowledge by using C-Tech's Interactive Audio Trainer (IAT), in conjunction with standardized curriculum and training aids to install, setup, operate and troubleshoot home entertainment systems.

The IAT is an innovative teaching aid containing simulated multi-room and Home Theater systems. Students use state of the art connectivity systems in an all-in-one compact mobile unit. Students connect and operate Home Entertainment Audio/Video systems, while gaining an understanding of the principles of AC/DC electricity, as well as, Analog/Digital concepts. Students use electronic components and testing equipment to:

At the completion of this course, students will be ready for entry-level employment in the home audio industry to include Home Theater installation and setup.  

At the completion of this course, students will be ready for entry-level employment in the home entertainment Audio/Video industry to include Home Theater installation and setup.

C-Tech Home Entertainment, like all C-Tech courses, is completely portable, allowing set-up in any classroom. Costly, permanent labs are not required. This course also has an accompanying Computer Enhanced Training (CET) CD-ROM that provides color images, videos, presentation material and student-centered troubleshooting activities. The CD-ROM is an added feature and it is not needed to complete the course successfully. The curriculum is written to seventh grade Reading and Math levels and is aligned to National and State Education Standards.

As with all C-Tech programs, it can be run stand-alone or as part of the complete C-Tech Smart Home Track.

Students who successfully complete this program receive an Industry-Recognized, Smart Home Professional-Residential Audio / Video Entertainment Systems Certificate (SHP-A/V Entertainment).