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Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level I 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 http://www.nicet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level I Website
Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level II 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 http://www.nicet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level II Website
Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level III 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 http://www.nicet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level III Website
Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level IV 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 http://www.nicet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level IV Website
Certified Alarm Security Technician Certification Description Alarm Security Technicians must be able to identify and describe the operations of alarms and have basic understanding of technology and its configuration, fiber optics-telecommunications, software, and computers and locks. The CAST will be able to explain, understand, and use block diagrams and schematics, digital concepts, software, hand tools-soldering, data communications, and cameras and intercoms. Certifying Organization ETA International http://www.eta-i.org/ Certification Details ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Alarm Security Technician Website
Certified Alarm Technician - Level I Certification Description To earn Certified Alarm/Security Technician - Level I status, students must successfully complete the Certified Alarm Technician course, or the online equivalent for Alarm Technician Level I course, and pass the two-hour, proctored multiple-choice examination. Certifying Organization Electronic Security Association http://esaweb.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Alarm Technician - Level I Website
Certified Fire AlarmTechnician - Level II Certifying Organization Electronic Security Association http://esaweb.org/ Certification Details ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Fire AlarmTechnician - Level II Website
Certified Service Technician Certification Description To earn Certified Service Technician (CST) status, a student must hold a CAT I or higher certification for a minimum of 24 months and successfully complete three courses of study, Advanced Intrusion Systems course, or the online equivalent, and pass the two-hour, proctored examination, Fire Alarm Installation Methods course, or the online equivalent, and pass the two-hour, proctored examination, and Troubleshooting, Service and Maintenance course, or online equivalent,and pass the two-hour, proctored examination. Certifying Organization Electronic Security Association http://esaweb.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Service Technician Website
Certified Systems Integrator Certification Description To earn Certified System Integrator (CSI) status, a student must hold a CAT I or higher certification for a minimum of 36 months and successfully complete four courses of study, Certified Alarm Technician course, or the online equivalent, and pass the two-hour, proctored examination, Fire Alarm Installation Methods course, or the online equivalent, and pass the two-hour, proctored examination, Electronic Access Control course, or the online equivalent and pass the two-hour, proctored examination, and Video System Technologies course, or the online equivalent, and pass the two-hour, proctored examination. Certifying Organization Electronic Security Association http://esaweb.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Systems Integrator Website
Certified Video Technician Certifying Organization Electronic Security Association http://esaweb.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes Certified Video Technician Website
Electrified Hardware Consultant Certification Description Electrified Hardware Consultants (EHCs) specialize in the coordination of architectural door openings with the increased security needs of public buildings in today's society. EHCs are experts at interfacing electrified architectural hardware products into access control monitoring and fire alarm systems, while maintaining compliance with fire, life safety, accessibility and building code requirements Certifying Organization Door and Hardware Institute https://www.dhi.org/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Electrified Hardware Consultant Website
Interior Fire Alarm Technician Level I Certification Description The Associate Interior Fire Alarm Technician Level I program consists of a series of four courses, each followed by a short, multiple choice quiz (Unit Examination). Each course is designed to assist you in furthering your personal and professional growth, as well as contributing to your organizational needs and that of your community. Certifying Organization International Municipal Signal Association http://www.imsasafety.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Interior Fire Alarm Technician Level I Website
Interior Fire Alarm Technician Level II Certifying Organization International Municipal Signal Association http://www.imsasafety.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Interior Fire Alarm Technician Level II Website
Municipal Fire Alarm Senior Technician Level III Certification Description This course is designed to help further your growth in the fire alarm profession and enhance your ability to contribute to your organizational and community needs. Certifying Organization International Municipal Signal Association http://www.imsasafety.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes Municipal Fire Alarm Senior Technician Level III Website
Municipal Fire Alarm System Technician Level I Certifying Organization International Municipal Signal Association http://www.imsasafety.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Municipal Fire Alarm System Technician Level I Website
Municipal Fire Alarm System Technician Level II Certifying Organization International Municipal Signal Association http://www.imsasafety.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Municipal Fire Alarm System Technician Level II Website
Physical Security Professional Certification Description The physical security examination is targeted to security professionals whose primary responsibility is to conduct threat surveys; design integrated security systems that include equipment, procedures, and people; or install, operate, and maintain those systems. The test consists of multiple-choice questions covering tasks, knowledge, and skills in: 1) Physical Security Assessment, 2) Selection of Integrated Physical Security Measures, and 3) Implementation of Physical Security Measures. Certifying Organization ASIS https://www.asisonline.org/Pages/default.aspx Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Physical Security Professional Website
Pre-Engineered Industrial Fire Extinguishing System Technician Certifying Organization International Code Council https://www.iccsafe.org/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Pre-Engineered Industrial Fire Extinguishing System Technician Website

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level I

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
http://www.nicet.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level I Website

Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level II

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level II Website

Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level III

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level III Website

Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level IV

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Certification in Fire Alarm Systems - Level IV Website

Certified Alarm Security Technician

Certification Description
Alarm Security Technicians must be able to identify and describe the operations of alarms and have basic understanding of technology and its configuration, fiber optics-telecommunications, software, and computers and locks. The CAST will be able to explain, understand, and use block diagrams and schematics, digital concepts, software, hand tools-soldering, data communications, and cameras and intercoms.

Certifying Organization
ETA International
http://www.eta-i.org/

Certification Details
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Alarm Security Technician Website

Certified Alarm Technician - Level I

Certification Description
To earn Certified Alarm/Security Technician - Level I status, students must successfully complete the Certified Alarm Technician course, or the online equivalent for Alarm Technician Level I course, and pass the two-hour, proctored multiple-choice examination.