Certification Name : Certified Engineering Technician – Fire Alarm Systems
Certification ID & Type: 0965 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
This certification program was designed for engineering technicians working in the fire alarm industry who engage in a combination of the following fire alarm systems activities: system layout (plan preparation), system equipment selection, system installation, system acceptance testing, system trouble-shooting, system servicing, and system sales. Technical areas covered include applicable codes and standards, types of signaling systems, supervision requirements, types of fire and smoke detectors, building occupancy considerations, basic electricity and electronics, and physical science fundamentals.
Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies(NICET)(0178)
1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2794
Contact information : 888-IS-NICET Or 888-476-4238
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Certification Details
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
fire protection engineering technician, fire alarms systems