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Anode Technical Institute

Certificate

Automatic Doors, Gates & Turnstiles Technician

A 12-credit certificate in four courses: automatic door operators, motors and mechanisms, presence and motion sensors and safety standards, revolving doors, barrier gates and vehicle gate operators, and optical turnstiles, access control integration and maintenance. Coursework is vendor-neutral. It prepares you for industry practice and does not by itself grant any license or agency certification.

12 credits
3 terms
Free to study · $99 for the credential
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Outcomes

What you will be able to do

  1. 01Install and adjust door operators
  2. 02Set up and test safety sensors
  3. 03Service gates and revolving doors
  4. 04Integrate turnstiles with access control

Careers

Where graduates work

  • Automatic door technician
  • Access control technician
  • Gate operator technician

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits
ADG 1013 cr

Automatic Door Operators, Motors, and Mechanical Systems

This foundational course introduces technicians to electromechanical, electrohydraulic, and pneumatic automatic door operating equipment and drive systems. Students master mechanical linkages, motor controls, gear assemblies, and fundamental troubleshooting methods across commercial swinging and sliding door configurations.

Term 2

6 credits
ADG 1053 cr

Sensor Technologies and Safety Standards for Automated Entrances

This course delivers in-depth training on presence detection, motion sensing technologies, and consensus safety standards applied across automatic pedestrian doors and vehicular gates. Students master the calibration, troubleshooting, and verification of optical, microwave, inductive, and contact safety devices to prevent entrapment and ensure public safety.

ADG 1103 cr

Revolving Doors, Barrier Gates, and Vehicle Gate Systems

This course delivers technical instruction on the mechanical installation, electrical setup, and diagnostic servicing of automatic revolving doors, vehicular gate operators, and parking barrier arms. Students gain practical competency in mechanical drive trains, entrapment prevention systems, and operational tuning required for heavy-duty pedestrian and vehicular access points.

Term 3

3 credits
ADG 1153 cr

Optical Turnstiles, Access Control Integration, and Systems Maintenance

This course provides comprehensive instruction on pedestrian optical turnstiles, credential-based access control integration, and preventative maintenance strategies for automated entrance systems. Students will master signal wiring, throughput optimization, troubleshooting logic, and regulatory life-safety compliance required for professional field service.

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