Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NJAT-0059
Organization's ID:
J211LM.L2
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
16 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 1 fire alarm systems
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to cover advanced detection issues, residential systems, supervising stations, inspection, testing, and maintenance. The course is rounded out with an assortment of valuable maintenance and troubleshooting information.

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe the basic topics in fire science
  • explain the need for and uses of specialized detection devices
  • explain smoke control applications
  • describe the operating principles of the street box alarm reporting system
  • identify the types of supervising stations and the Code requirements that apply
  • describe the communication methods used by supervising stations
  • describe proper smoke detector/alarm location and mounting
  • describe proper heat detector/alarm location and mounting
  • describe proper carbon monoxide (CO) detector/alarm location and mounting
  • describe power requirements needed for installing the proper equipment
  • describe the requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance as given in the Code
  • troubleshoot Class B and Class A circuits
  • troubleshoot signaling line circuits (SLC).

General Topics:

  • Advanced detection topics
  • Public emergency alarm reporting systems and supervising stations
  • Single- and multiple-station alarms and household fire alarm systems
  • Inspection, testing, and maintenance
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Classroom Participation

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials