National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level III

Credential: Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level III
Credentialing Agency: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level III credential is designed for advanced mid-level 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 technical sales. The Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems program comprises four levels of certification. Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the Level I, II, and III Fire Alarm Systems and pass those written exams. This certification also requires a Supervisor's verification of all work elements used to meet the candidate application requirement. Candidates must have a minimum of five years in the field of fire detection and signaling system.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level III

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite: Fire Alarm Systems- Level I and II
  • Experience: 5 years
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

1420 King Street
Alexandria, VA  22314-2794

Phone: (888) 476-4238

Email: tech@nicet.org

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Candidate must meet Fire Alarm Systems Level I and II requirements.

Candidate must have a total of five years of fire detection and signaling systems experience, which must cover at least 33 months of fire alarm systems experience. Relevant experience may consist of but is not limited to the following; installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, commissioning, technical system estimating and sales, plan preparation, code compliance review, project management, and/or technical business management.

Three years of experience must entail field experience, team leadership, and at least one year of work in a fire alarm systems technical management role. For additional eligibility requirements, see the Certification Application Package.

The Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level III credential has the following other requirements:

  • Candidate is required to submit a personal recommendation showing their ability for performing independent engineering technician responsibilities.

Written Exam

  • Submittal Preparation and Layout Tasks (25%)
    • Analyze project requirements
    • Identify contractual criteria
    • Coordinate project requirements with customer
    • Coordinate project requirements with design professionals
    • Identify site conditions
    • dentify the AHJs and approval process for a project
    • Coordinate the creation of shop drawing
    • Calculate power, battery, and other requirements
    • Analyze specifications and drawings for installation
    • Research codes and standards
    • Prepare written technical reports.
    • Implement contractual requirements
    • Develop a project schedule
  • Installation Tasks (30%)
    • Develop an installation strategy for a project
    • Order installation materials
    • Establish installation criteria for fire alarm system components
    • Coordinate programming of the system.
    • Resolve on-site scheduling conflicts
    • Establish the procedures for inspection and testing
    • Document test completion
    • Direct the development of as-built documents
    • Identify fire-stopping requirements
    • Supervise work-site safety
    • Interface with other systems and trades.
  • Testing and Maintenance Tasks (10%)
    • Establish maintenance and testing procedures and standards
    • Oversee troubleshooting and repairing of system
  • Education and Communication Tasks (15%)
    • Train and mentor Level I and Level II coworkers
    • Determine basic training needs of subordinates
  • Management and Supervision Tasks (20%)
    • Manage simultaneous projects.
    • Manage staff
    • Oversee the technical aspects of a job
    • Resolve interpersonal conflicts
    • Communicate and resolve ethical standards and issues
    • Oversee adherence to rules promoting safe work environment
    • Monitor adherence to budgets

Testing Information

Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.

To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:

For more information on the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level III

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level III credential has the following recertification information:

  • Candidates are required to accumulate 90 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for each certification area. The three-year certification period begins on the date first certification is awarded. At this point, the candidate should begin keeping a record of their professional development activities (using the free CPD log provided by NICET), both for their own career development uses and for NICET recertification. Additional recertification information can be obtained from NICET Renew Your Certification page.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

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ICAC

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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