Sprinkler Fitting, Level 3

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation that provides portable, industry-recognized credentials and certifications for skilled craft professionals. Its comprehensive workforce development system includes accreditation, training, assessment, certification and career development solutions for the construction and maintenance industries.

Sprinkler Fitting, Trainee Guide, is the most comprehensive apprenticeship training in the fire sprinkler industry. It targets the most relevant job skills, while bringing you up to date with the latest fire sprinkler codes. Developed with the American Fire Sprinkler Association, the Level 3 guide examines the makeup and impact of water supply and waterflow systems, in addition to specialized sprinkler systems.

The 4th Edition series was revised by leading educators, contractors and manufacturers in the fire sprinkler industry. Its new objectives-driven instructional design is built around job skills and practical knowledge, and it reflects the latest products, technology and best practices.

In this edition, the most relevant job skills are targeted, and content has been simplified to apply to sprinkler fitter job tasks more directly. A new Sprinkler Obstructions Calculator, available by QR code, lets you calculate required installation parameters based on sprinkler type, hazard area and obstruction type.

MODULES

1. Water Supplies (18303)
2. Fire Pump Systems (18304)
3. Standpipes (18302)
4. Deluge and Preaction Sprinkler Systems (18301)
5. Application-Specific and Special Sprinklers (18305)

Key features of this title

Practical application

• Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide trainees through technical procedures and tasks.
• An introductory page before each module lists objectives, trade terms and performance tasks.
• Trade features present technical tips and professional practices based on real on-the-job scenarios.

Engaging pedagogy

• Review questions test students’ knowledge of the content they’ve just read.
• Profiles of industry leaders offer trainees inspiring first-hand insight.
• Figures and tables illustrate important concepts and clarify complex instructions.

New and updated features of this title

A deeper focus on employability

• NEW: A new objectives-driven instructional design ensures trainees are focused on the right competencies, while helping to streamline study time.
• REVISED: The most relevant job skills are targeted in this edition. Content has been simplified to apply to sprinkler fitter job tasks more directly.
• NEW: A Sprinkler Obstructions Calculator, developed for the new edition, lets trainees calculate required installation parameters based on sprinkler type, hazard area and obstruction type. A QR code in the curriculum provides access to the calculator.

Alignment with industry standards

• REVISED: The most recent editions of all necessary fire sprinkler codes are incorporated throughout, including the 2019 edition of NFPA 13 Code (National Fire Protection Association). These revisions were made by subject matter experts who sit on the NFPA’s code-making panels.
• UPDATED: Updates to industry terminology, technology, art and content organization are woven into the new instructional design. Art depicts materials approved by testing organizations such as UL.