This package contains:

• 1 NICET Basic notebook
• 1 NICET Automatic Sprinkler notebook
• 24 CDs with a running time of about twenty-three hours
• All elements needed for all levels of Automatic Sprinkler Certification

Element Samples             

Sample audio clip 1 - Element: 11006 - Intermediate Math

Sample audio clip 2 - Element: 11007 - Physical Science         

Sample audio clip 3 - Element: 13021 - System Components and Llimitations

The NICET BASIC work elements include discussions of fire protection-related drafting, selection and use of NFPA standards, fire protection plans and symbols, building codes, metric conversions, combustion theory, mathematics, and physics. Our reviews of math and physics alone may justify the total program cost.

NICET BASIC concludes with general discussions on several subjects which are of particular interest to the upwardly mobile fire protection certification candidate. Specifically: communication skills, construction plans, specifications and cost estimates, and contracts.

The sprinkler specific portion of the program contains 4 study modules:

1. Module I is titled, "Plans, Bids, Specifications, and Contracts". True to its title, this module is comprised of the work elements which involve plans, contracts, bid packages, specifications, scheduling, land surveying, shop and erection drawings, insurance authorities, sprinkler standards, and fire protection surveys.
2. Module II, entitled, "System Design and Testing", covers the basics of sprinkler systems, materials, system layout, and sprinkler hydraulics. The module then proceeds to the specifics of occupancy classification, sprinkler positioning, spacing, maintenance, and testing. We conclude with advanced discussions of fire extinguishment, hydraulic design areas, hydraulics, valves, and system supervision.
3. Module III, entitled, “Water Supplies and Piping Design", contains the subjects of water supply requirements, system connections, and pump and water flow tests. Module III also includes information on piping configurations, joining techniques, storage tanks, underground piping, and fire pump technology. We conclude with specialty items such as seismic bracing, special piping, pipe hangers, corrosion considerations, and multi-purpose piping.
4. Module IV, labeled, "Special Fire Protection Systems", is essentially a collection of work elements which did not fit in any of the other modules. Of particular importance is the fact that this module contains our discussions of "Special Sprinklers" and "Dwelling Sprinklers". NICET veterans will note that these two work elements are a requirement for certification at NICET Level II in Automatic Sprinklers. Also comprising this module are a number of special sprinkler applications such as exposure protection, high-piled and rack storage, standpipe and anti-freeze systems, water cooling towers, aircraft hanger protection, water spray systems, and large-drop sprinkler systems. Appropriately completing this module are discussions involving a number of key special hazards subjects. These include foam, halon, carbon dioxide, alarm and supervision, dry chemical, and foam-water systems.