Training Requirements
Training is essential to growing within the industry. Good training can provide an increased knowledge and improved job performance. ACE places a high value on training and requires training for certification and recertification.
ACE does not require training from a specific training provider or specific training program. We do partner with several training organizations and provide testing opportunities following a training courses.
Training Requirements for Certification
Training must be specific to Inspection, Testing or Maintenance (ITM) of Water-based Fire Protection Systems or NFPA 25. For those testing for Level II or higher, a maximum of eight (8) training hours can be applied for training taken on other training topics such as backflow certifications, alarms, OSHA, organizational internal training, etc.
Water-based Inspector Level I – 16 hours of training
Water-based Inspector Level II – 32 hours of training
Recertification training requirement for both Level I and Level II – 16 hours of industry related continuing education
Training Requirements for Recertification
ACE requires 16 hours of continuing education during the recertification period in addition to work experience to be eligible to renew a certification. The purpose of continuing education is to serve as a means to stay informed about changes in standard and code requirements, industry advancements, and emerging best practices.
Recertification training requirements for all Levels of certification – 16 hours during the certification period
Training Documentation
ACE recognizes industry training and continuing education credits towards certification or recertification. Proof of completion is required for all training applied to the prerequisites for certification or recertification. ACE reserves the right to request the course description and objectives for training submitted.
1 Contact Hour = 1 Training Credit
At a minimum, training documentation should contain:
- Date(s) attended,
- Location of the training
- Name of the company or organization that sponsored the sessions
- Title and/or Subject matter of the sessions
- Signature of the training provider
- If necessary, a brief description of the subject matter’s relevance to the practice area if it is not clear from the title of the session.
ACE Recognized Training Providers
If you are a training provider and interesting in listing your organization, please email info@academyexams.com for more information.
Please note, this list is for informational purposes and does not include all accepted training providers.
ACE does not review or approve training programs or materials.
American Fire Sprinkler Association of Florida
www.afsafl.org
Education Training Institute
https://eticed.com
Fire Tech Productions
https://learning.firetech.com/
Florida Fire Sprinkler Association
www.floridafiresprinkler.com
Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association
https://www.georgiafiresprinkler.org/
National Fire Sprinkler Association
www.nfsa.org
If you are a training provider and interesting in listing your organization, please email info@academyexams.com for more information.