The American Fire Sprinkler Association believes that education is essential to the sustained growth of fire sprinkler businesses and advancement of the fire sprinkler industry’s professionalism overall. We offer a variety of apprentice training curriculum, an inspector training program, beginning fire sprinkler system planning school, educational webinars, seminars all designed to develop the knowledge of the fire sprinkler industry and to develop technical best practices.
Features Include
- Online testing for 24/7 access
- Modules for customizing your own program
- Visual aids to assist with learning
- Online access to student history and grades
This apprentice program is written from a contractor’s point of view. Each level of the series includes photographs, drawings and tables to provide instruction on proper installation techniques and use of tools. Test materials are provided to allow student testing on a periodic basis.
The four levels are divided into modules. Each module includes a series of lessons that cover a particular topic within the scope of that module. Convenient online testing is included to assess learner knowledge on a periodic basis. For security purposes, a proctor password can be set up (and is strongly recommended) at your request to: 1) ensure the integrity of student testing, and 2) prevent the student from testing without proctor approval or supervision.
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Features Include
- Hiring recommendations
- Applicant screening tips
- Training record keeping
- Pay scale suggestions
- Progressive training guidelines
- Candidate sample promissory note
AFSA’s ITM Inspector Development Program utilizes on-demand and live training courses combined with a robustly-structured on the job training (OJT) and mentoring program with the goal for candidates to pass NICET Level II water-based inspection certification exams in less than two years.
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Features Include
- Accelerate the comprehension of plans and various types of building construction for proper sprinkler spacing applications.
- Determine the proper and economic planning of sprinkler system layout and installation methods.
- Know the importance of sprinkler specifications, types of pipe, hangers, fittings, flow tests, etc.
- Learn to develop shop drawings from start to finish.
The Beginning Fire Sprinkler System Planning School presents a comprehensive, practical approach to preparing fire sprinkler system drawings. Students receive two full weeks of instruction, 60% of which is study and review of NFPA 13 (2019). The other 40% is the preparation of fire sprinkler system layout, shop drawings and how to do hydraulic calculations by hand. There is no CAD or third-party software taught in this class.
For Trainees and Entry-Level Technicians
This class is designed for trainees and entry-level technicians with at least six months’ experience as well as those with experience in the sprinkler trade looking to make the transition to design. The students learn by actually planning and drawing sprinkler systems while studying and applying NFPA 13 (2019 Edition).
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Courses Include
- Apprenticeship Training for Fitters
- Designer Course
- Foremanship Course
- Residential Fire Sprinkler System Installation Course
AFSA’s correspondence courses offer some great skills for for fire sprinkler professionals. Courses offer practical, experience based learning and provide a solid foundation to work across a variety of fire sprinkler skills. Flexible learning, lots of options and great support.
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Features Include
- Live Webinars
- Seminars
- Recorded Webinars
- Fitter Zone
Continuing education helps inform contractors of upcoming changes, innovations, code issues and industry standards. Technology is advancing and contractors need to know how to install and service all systems as new technologies are being introduced.
Remain competitive by keeping up to date regarding issues that impact the dynamic and challenging construction industry through continuing education.
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Features Include
- How Unions Affect Companies and Supervisors
- How To Make Unions Unnecessary
- How To Stop Cardsigning
- How To Communicate to Employees During a Union Campaign
- Getting “NO” Votes
Simply the best Labor Relations training for Supervisors and Managers. Your Supervisors and Managers know the company’s union-free philosophy and what it means – but do they know how to put that philosophy into action? “Supervisors Can Keep You Union Free” provides the supervisory training and the tools they need to make unions unnecessary.
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Features Include
- Water-Based Layout Training
- Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems
- Special Hazards
- Fire Alarms
- Inspection & Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
The NICET Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems certification is for engineering technicians engaged in the inspection and testing of existing water-based fire protection systems, including identifying and addressing emergency and pre-planned impairments. Fire Tech offer’s training courses for Level I, II, III.
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AFSA Technical Review
The experience of the Technical Services Department is an excellent resource for answering questions on the codes and standards.
Safety Portal
AFSA’s safety portal is a virtual library that proactively delivers the accident-prevention and safety related information you need to educate your staff, help prevent claims and create a safe work environment.