Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice Training
Live Virtual Instruction Program

Member Pricing

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

$2,425

$425 enrollment fee plus $2,000 tuition
per level

No Longer Available.

Nonmember Price $3,225

REGULAR REGISTRATION

$2,475

$475 enrollment fee plus $2,000 tuition
per level

No longer Available.

 

Nonmember Price $3,275

LATE REGISTRATION

$2,550

$550 enrollment fee plus $2,000 tuition
per level

No longer Available.

 

Nonmember Price $3,350

Non-Member tuition is $2,800 per course. The enrollment Fee Includes all materials and proctored online testing.

Overview

AFSA now offers a virtual instruction program (VIP) for the apprentice curriculum. The Sprinkler Fitting curriculum is now in its 4th edition. This version correlates with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019 edition. These textbook materials are produced through a partnership between AFSA and NCCER.

Each level provides ten months of education to accompany the On-The-Job Learning (OJL) conducted by the employer. The education includes the Sprinkler Fitting textbooks, two live monthly sessions, performance tasks to reinforce the modules, self-study components, and assessments.

The live lessons are instructed by AFSA staff and subject matter experts. Each session will run for 2 hours and includes time for discussion. Lessons will be delivered twice each scheduled day to accommodate multiple time zones. A calendar will be provided with registration that contains specific dates. Participants are required to attend the live sessions.

Fitter Hanging Pipe

Performance tasks are the execution of items that correspond to the lesson. This reinforcement increases the learning and retention of participants. The tasks are verified by the supervisor (employer) designated during VIP registration. These tasks must be finished to complete the level.

During the self-study portion, the apprentice is expected to read the accompanying sections that support the lesson and review any add-on resources, such as videos or articles that have been provided. The text provides questions with each module to help guide the apprentice and ensure key concepts are absorbed.

Also included are assessments via the learning management system. For Level 1 and Level 2, there will be one exam per module. For Levels 3 and 4, the number of assessments will be reduced from those corresponding to the 3rd edition of the textbooks, but for subjects that warrant it, there may be more than one exam per module. In addition, the testing will be virtually proctored, which adds strength to the quality of the education program.

VIP Live Training Schedule Level 1 - 2023

LessonDateRelated Module#SubjectsTime (min)
102/01/2300100
18101
Course Introduction:
• Future with construction industry
• Introduction to the fire sprinkler industry
• Benefits of safety and reducing hazards
120
202/15/2300101Basic Safety:
• Importance of safety
• Common construction hazards
• Best practices for safety
120
303/01/2300102Construction Math:
• Whole and fractional numbers
• Tools for measuring lengths
• Units
120
403/15/2300105Construction Drawings:
• Different types of drawings
• Scales, symbols, and elements
120
504/05/2300103Hand Tools:
• Introduction to common manual construction tools
• Review of manual tools most common for sprinkler fitters
120
604/19/2300104Power Tools:
• Drills, wrenches, and saws
• Tools best suited for different tasks
120
705/03/2300106
00109
Rigging and Material Handling:
• Use of rigging equipment
• Safety precautions for material handling
• Review equipment for material handling
120
805/17/2300102
00105
Math and Drawings:
• Reinforcement of math concepts
• Reinforcement of construction drawings
120
906/07/2300107
00108
Communication and Employability Skills
• Improve communication skills
• Using critical thinking
120
1006/21/2318101The Sprinkler Industry
• Occupational overview
• Begin identification of sprinklers and systems
• Apprenticeship requirements
120
1107/12/2318102IComponents and Systems
• Types of sprinkler systems
• Variety of fire sprinklers
120
1207/19/2318102Components and Systems
• Valves for fire sprinkler systems
• Introduction to fire pumps
120
1308/02/2318103Steel Pipe
• Identify different steel pipes and their standards
• Methods of joining
120
1408/16/2318103Steel Pipe
• Details of flanged and plain-end fittings
• Reviewing applications
120
1509/13/2318104CPVC Pipe
• Characteristics of CPVC
• Joining methods
120
1609/20/2318105Copper Tube
• Identify different copper tubes and their standards
• Methods of joining
120
1710/4/2318103
18104
18105
Piping
• Reinforcement and comparison of piping materials
• Uses for different materials
120
1810/18/2318102
00105
Components and Drawings
• Reinforcement and connection for system components and drawing
120
1911/01/2318106Underground Pipe
• Safety guidelines
• Piping and components
120
2011/15/2318106Underground Pipe
• Support and restraining systems
• Trenches
• Testing requirements
120

Curriculum