Fire Life Safety Technician Certification Information
A fire/life safety technician is a specific designation in California. However, it applies to fire alarm technicians in many other states as well. Essentially, a fire/life safety technician can install, service and troubleshoot various fire alarm systems and program the most common safety systems.
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California Certification
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California's apprenticeship program is statewide and comprehensive. California's statewide apprenticeship program requires 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 525 hours of classroom work coordinated by the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District. Participants earn a California Fire/Life Safety Certification.
Other Certification
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Many states require NICET certification. Texas now requires a Residential Fire Alarm Technician License, while in 19 other states employers frequently require the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certification.
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NICET Certification
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NICET certification exam takes almost a day and is quite comprehensive. There are three basic steps to gaining an NICET certification. First is having required work experience, submitting a supervisor's evaluation and passing a written exam. Higher level certificates require personal recommendations from other professionals. The second step constitutes completing an application including a work history, verification of your work performance --- preferably by someone other than your supervisor --- and a list your work goals and education. Finally, you have to take the certification examination. Running most of a day, it covers 34 crucial elements a technician must know and you can use handbooks, manuals, code books and other references. NICET certification is valid for three years, with an annual registry fee of $40. There is also a requirement for continuing professional training.
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