Fire Sprinkler Related Courses
AFSA:
Applied Sprinkler Technology 101: The
Basics
[3-hours; CEU: 0.3; CPD: 3.00]
AFSA Members: $125 | Nonmembers:
$155.00
This course is the first in a training
series designed for fire sprinkler
system layout technicians. This
first course discusses your role as
a sprinkler system layout tech, an
overview of fire protection and sprinkler
systems in general, the history and
description of the automatic fire sprinkler,
and how codes and standards pertain
to sprinkler system layout. Basic
metric units and conversions, and practical
applications of such as used in the
fire protection industry, are also
included in this course. A grade
of 70 or above on the Final Exam and
submittal of a completed evaluation
of this course are both required for
successful completion and issuance
of certificate.
AFSA: Applied Sprinkler Technology
102: Hangers & Piping Systems
[3-hours; CEU: 0.3; CPD: 3.0]
AFSA Members: $125 | Nonmembers: $155.00
This 3-credit hour course encompasses overhead piping materials such as Chlorinated
Polyvinyl Chloride, copper tubing, and PEX piping. You will learn to
identify several hangers used in fire protection systems, how they are used,
their components and accompanying fasteners, and hanger location. Installation
of hangers and supports will also be covered. A grade of 70 or above
on the Final Exam and submittal of a completed evaluation of this course
are both required for successful completion and issuance of certificate.
AFSA: Applied Sprinkler Technology
103: System Types
[2-hours; CEU: 0.2; CPD: 2.0]
AFSA Members: $95 | Nonmembers: $125.00
This 2-credit hour course will explore the basic types of fire sprinkler
systems: wet pipe, antifreeze, dry pipe, preaction, and deluge systems. You
will learn about the various components of each system, how they differ from
each other, and where each type of system is typically installed. This
course will cover system requirements, riser components, inspector’s test
station requirements, auxiliary drains, antifreeze concentrates, quick opening
devices, dry system air supplies, types of preaction systems, and application & design
considerations for deluge systems. A grade of 70 or above on the Final
Exam and submittal of a completed evaluation of this course are both required
for successful completion and issuance of certificate.
AFSA: Applied Sprinkler Technology
104: Layout Concepts
[2-hours; CEU: 0.2; CPD: 2.0]
AFSA Members: $95 | Nonmembers: $125.00
This 2-credit hour course covers topics including plans and specifications,
sample plans, plan designations, specification numeration, obstructed and
unobstructed construction, sprinkler plan working drawing requirements,
preparing a background for a sprinkler working drawing. Learning objectives
include: explain specification divisions, explain plan designation, identify
potential problems with plans and specifications, recognize the construction
types as defined by NFPA 13, determine requirements for sprinkler working
drawings, identify different types of plan components, and describe pre-design
considerations. A grade of 70 or above on the Final Exam and submittal
of a completed evaluation of this course are both required for successful
completion and issuance of certificate.
AFSA: Applied Sprinkler Technology
105: Classification & Spacing
[3-hours; CEU: 0.3; CPD: 3.0]
AFSA Members: $125 | Nonmembers: $155.00
This 3-credit hour course covers sprinkler spacing requirements, sprinkler
obstruction and deflector rules, maximum areas of coverage, occupancy classifications,
sprinklers under sloped ceilings, concealed spaces, and attic sprinklers.
Upon completion you should be able to describe hazard classifications;
identify commodity classifications; recognize miscellaneous storage requirements;
describe positioning, location & spacing for various types of sprinklers;
and define concealed spaces. A grade of 70 or above on the Final Exam and
submittal of a completed evaluation of this course are both required for
successful completion and issuance of certificate.
AFSA: Applied Sprinkler Technology
106: Hydraulic Calculations and Water Supplies
[2-hours; CEU: 0.2; CPD: 2.0]
AFSA Members: $95 | Nonmembers:
$125.00
This 2-credit hour course covers system configurations,
system components, water supplies, water
flow tests, underground piping, and backflow
prevention devices. Learning objectives include:
recognize the purpose for performing hydraulic
calculations; identify system configurations;
describe acceptable water supplies; discuss
how system components affect selection of
configuration; explain steps for conducting
a water flow test; and identify basic components
of underground piping systems. A grade of
70 or above on the Final Exam and submittal
of a completed evaluation of this course
are both required for successful completion
and issuance of certificate.
AFSA: Applied Sprinkler Technology 201:
Hydraulic Calculations Part 1
[1-hour; CEU: 0.1; CPD: 1.0; Approved for
FL Contractors I-IV]
AFSA Members: $65 | Nonmembers: $95.00
This 1-credit hour course is designed to assist system layout technicians
and others who are seeking NICET certification, and for Authorities Having
Jurisdiction desiring an understanding of calculation models and applications. This
course will teach basic terminology of hydraulic calculations, hydraulic
concepts (such as pressure, density, area of coverage, and friction loss),
standard formulas for calculation of area of operation, minimum flow, sprinkler
operating pressure, and K-factors. This course is designed to lay a
foundation for study of friction loss formulas and single line calculations. A
grade of 70 or above on the Final Exam and submittal of a completed evaluation
of this course are both required for successful completion and issuance of
certificate.
AFSA: Applied Sprinkler Technology
202: Hydraulic Calculations Part 2
[1-hour; CEU: 0.1; CPD: 1.0; Approved for
FL Contractors I-IV]
AFSA Members: $65 | Nonmembers: $95.00
This 1-credit hour course is a continuation
of Hydraulic Calculations Part 1. You
will build upon what you learned in Part 1
for more in-depth understanding of the principles
of elevation pressure and the concept of friction
loss including utilization of the Hazen-Williams
formula. Upon completion of this course
you should be able to calculate sprinkler flows
for multiple sprinklers and be able to perform
simple single line hydraulic calculations. This
course includes an exercise at the end to apply
what you learned. A grade of 70 or above
on the Final Exam and submittal of a completed
evaluation of this course are both required
for successful completion and issuance of certificate.
AFSA: Applied Sprinkler Technology
203: Hydraulic Calculations Part 3
[2-hours; CEU: 0.2; CPD: 2.0; Approved for
FL Contractors I-IV]
AFSA Members: $95 | Nonmembers: $125.00
This 2-credit hour course is the third in the
hydraulic calculation series for system layout
technicians, engineers, and AHJs. In
this course you will learn to evaluate minimum
water supplies, determine adequacy of water
supplies, understand the principles behind
selecting design areas, explain hydraulic junction
points & pressure balancing, and use hydraulic
worksheets to complete hydraulic calculations
of a dead-end (tree) system. This course
includes an exercise at the end to test practical
application of what you’ve learned. A
grade of 70 or above on the Final Exam and
submittal of a completed evaluation of this
course are both required for successful completion
and issuance of certificate.
AFSA:
Determination and Application of Seismic
Protection Requirements for Fire Sprinkler
Systems
[2-hours; CEU: 0.2; CPD: 2.0;]
AFSA Members: $95 | Nonmembers: $125.00
This course will cover the topics related to
determining when seismic
protection is required for automatic fire sprinkler
systems, and the level of protection from seismic
activity necessary as a result. Students
taking this course will acquire an understanding
of the approaches to seismic protection and
become familiar with the ASCE7 occupancy categories. You
will learn to determine short period response
parameters (SS) and the 1.0 second response
parameter (S1), and understand concepts for
determining site coefficient based on short
periods (FA) and 1.0 second periods (FV). A
grade of 70 or above on the Final Exam and
submittal of a completed evaluation of this
course are both required for successful completion
and issuance of certificate.
AFSA: Advanced Seismic Protection
of Fire Sprinkler Systems
[7-hours; CEU: 0.7; CPD: 7.0]
AFSA Members: $200 | Nonmembers: $265.00
Where the eCampus course “Determination & Application
of Seismic Protection Requirements” focused
on when seismic protection of automatic
fire sprinkler systems is required, this advanced
course will cover the topic of how to
accomplish that goal, in accordance with the
requirements contained in NFPA 13 (2007 Ed.). This
course will cover basic seismic terminology & identify
6 distinct features of seismic protection for
sprinkler systems and their functions (flexible
couplings, seismic separation assemblies, clearance,
sway braces, restraint of branch lines, and
hanger & support requirements). You
will learn to determine seismic coefficient
(CP) and how to calculate horizontal seismic
load, the weight of the system to be braced
(WP), and the horizontal force acting on the
brace (FPW). Near the end of the lesson
you will be guided through a series of Exercises
to complete a seismic bracing calculation form. Successful
completion of the Exercises, a grade of 70
or above on the Final Exam, and submittal of
a completed evaluation of this course are required
for successful completion and issuance of certificate.
Other Popular Courses
Interior Codes 6: Fire Protection Systems
[1-hour; CEU: 0.1; CPD: 1.0]
Price: $26.95 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 1-hour online course discusses fire detection
systems and suppression systems. All of the
systems discussed in this course are directly
tied to the plumbing, mechanical, or electrical
system of a building. It also reviews locating
fire extinguishers, selecting the type of sprinkler
heads, and coordinating the location of sprinkler
heads with the location of the light fixtures.
Beginning CAD R2006, Part 1: Introduction,
Drawing Setup & Line Command
[3-hours; CEU: 0.3; CPD: 3.0]
Price: $80.85 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 3-hour interactive online course is based
on Release 2006 and is the first in a series
which will introduce the basic skills, uses,
and techniques for computer aided design and
drafting as applied to Interior Design. This
course is designed for the self-motivated student.
In this course you will become comfortable accessing
AutoCAD from your computer. You will be able
to move around the screen and access commands.
You will learn to open and set up drawings. You’ll
also start to draw using the line command and
you will learn to erase objects (which you will
find is a very handy tool)
Beginning CAD R2006, Part 2: Common
Drawing Commands
[3-hours; CEU: 0.3; CPD: 3.0]
Price: $80.85 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 3-hour interactive online course is based
on Release 2006 and is the second in a series
which will introduce the basic skills, uses,
and techniques for computer aided design and
drafting as applied to Interior Design. This
course is designed for the self-motivated student.
In this course you will become familiar with
some of the most common drawing commands in AutoCAD.
You will need these to draw objects in AutoCAD.
You will learn to set up and control the layering
of objects. This is important for building a
set of drawings. You will learn and use object
snapping commands. These allow you to draw your
plans accurately.
Beginning CAD R2006, Part 3: Zoom Command & More
[3-hours; CEU: 0.3; CPD: 3.0]
Price: $80.85 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 3-hour interactive online course is based
on Release 2006 and is the third in a series
which will introduce the basic skills, uses,
and techniques for computer aided design and
drafting as applied to Interior Design. This
course is designed for the self-motivated student.
In this course, you will become familiar using
the zoom command. This changes the view of your
drawing and allows you to see very detailed aspects
of your design, as well as the overall picture.
This is very helpful in creating a complete and
accurate drawing. You will also learn drawing
commands, which will help you draw more detailed
plans and elevations.
Beginning CAD R2006, Part 4: Editing
Commands
[3-hours; CEU: 0.3; CPD: 3.0]
Price: $80.85 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 3-hour interactive online course is based
on Release 2006 and is the fourth in a series
which will introduce the basic skills, uses,
and techniques for computer aided design and
drafting as applied to Interior Design. This
course is designed for the self-motivated student.
In this course you get familiar with using
and editing polylines, as well as adding hatch
patterns to your designs. Hatching is a wonderful
way to add more detail and elaboration to your
designs. You will also learn some of the most
common editing commands, which let you make
needed corrections and changes to your design.
(Some very useful tools!)
Beginning CAD R2006, Part 5: Blocks
& Advanced Editing Commands
[4-hours; CEU: 0.4; CPD: 4.0]
Price: $107.80 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 4-hour interactive online course is based
on Release 2006 and is the fifth in a series
which will introduce the basic skills, uses,
and techniques for computer aided design and
drafting as applied to Interior Design. This
course is designed for the self-motivated student.
In this course you become comfortable creating
and applying the use of blocks and wblocks within
your drawings. This is a great way to create
a library of objects and images that can be used
over and over again in several drawings and designs.
(A great timesaver!) You will also learn several
more editing commands that allow you to edit
and change your drawing easier.
Beginning CAD R2006, Part 6: Text ,
Modify & Change Commands
[3-hours; CEU: 0.3; CPD: 3.0]
Price: $80.85 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 3-hour interactive online course is based
on Release 2006 and is the sixth in a series
which will introduce the basic skills, uses,
and techniques for computer aided design and
drafting as applied to Interior Design. This
course is designed for the self-motivated student.
In this course, you get comfortable creating,
adding and editing text within your drawings.
This is very important for labeling and adding
notes. You will also learn to use the “modify
properties command.” With this you can change
several properties, as needed, about an object
or drawing. (Very good for editing remarks etc.).
Beginning CAD R2006, Part 7: Array,
Scale, Stretch, Rotate, Undo & Grips
[4-hours; CEU: 0.4; CPD: 4.0]
Price: $107.80 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 4-hour online course is based on Release
2006 and is the seventh in a series which will
introduce the basic skills, uses, and techniques
for computer aided design and drafting as applied
to Interior Design. This course is designed
for the self-motivated student. In this course,
you learn to use some more advanced editing
commands. These allow you to make multiple
changes to your designs and drawings. You will
also learn how to undo mistakes (very, very handy!).
You’ll also start using “object grips” for advanced
editing.
Beginning CAD R2006, Part 8: Dimensions,
List, Area, Distance & Status
[3-hours; CEU: 0.3; CPD: 3.0]
Price: $80.85 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 3-hour interactive online course is based
on Release 2006 and is the eighth in a series
which will introduce the basic skills, uses,
and techniques for computer aided design and
drafting as applied to Interior Design. This
course is designed for the self-motivated student.
In this course you learn and use the basic
aspects of setting up, applying and editing
dimensions within your design. (You’ll use
these everywhere). You will learn several handy
“information” commands, which allow you to
learn details about your objects and your drawing,
like the square footage of a space or size
and characteristics of your drawing file.
Beginning CAD R2006, Part 9: Advanced
Techniques & 3D
[4-hours; CEU: 0.4; CPD: 4.0]
Price: $107.80 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 4-hour interactive online course is based
on Release 2006 and is the ninth in a series
which will introduce the basic skills, uses,
and techniques for computer aided design and
drafting as applied to Interior Design. This
course is designed for the self-motivated student.
In this course you get familiar with several advance commands that will enable you to draw isometric drawings and draw objects and lines on any rotation angle. You will also become comfortable with several beginning aspects of 3-Dimensional designs and how to apply them in your drawings.
Fire Prevention Basics and Design
[2-hours; CEU: 0.2; CPD: 2.0]
Price: $99.90 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
Fire kills thousands of Americans each year,
injures hundreds of thousands of people, destroys
billions of dollars in property, and costs tens
of billions of dollars overall. According to
statistics from the National Fire Data Center,
nearly 80 percent of all fire fatalities occur
in the home. This online course is a brief introduction
to the management of fire risk and the engineering
and design of fire safety measures. It begins
with a review of the nature of fire and its causes.
It then moves on to fire prevention and means
of escape. The reading material is followed by
a multiple choice quiz.
A Manager's Guide to Performance Appraisals
[1-hour; CEU: 0.1; CPD: 1.0]
Price: $26.95 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 1-hour interactive online course covers
the techniques required in employee performance
evaluation. From first day expectations to end
of year reviews, this course teaches you as a
manager the professional way to get the best
from your employees each and every day. Through
concise explanations of the roles of both manager
and employee, you will cover such topics as setting
performance expectations, establishing goals,
roles & responsibilities, managing performance,
progress review, determining strengths and weaknesses
and managing both. Included are helpful chart/log
templates for “Goal Statements”, “Descriptions
and Evaluation of Competencies”, “Self Assessment”
and more.
Basic Construction Math
[2-hours; CEU: 0.2; CPD: 2.0]
Price: $53.90 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 2-hour interactive online course presents
the basic mathematical skills required in a variety
of construction trades. This includes the basic
arithmetic and geometry required to accurately
perform routine tasks and estimate simple quantities.
The student will learn how to work with stationing
for linear projects, as well as use arithmetic
to calculate simple areas and volumes. This course
also touches on using geometry to calculate more
complex volumes.
Centrifugal Pumps
[3-hours; CEU: 0.3; CPD: 3.0]
Price: $149.85 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 3-hour interactive online course describes
the advantages, disadvantages, characteristics,
and applications of the centrifugal pump. It
defines, derives, and describes the performance
parameters, performance curves, and all the characteristics
that an engineer needs to know to intelligently
specify a centrifugal pump for a specific application.
The student not presently knowledgeable about
pumps can skim through the derivations and still
gain valuable knowledge about this work horse
of the power and process industries. The more
interested student will be able to follow through
the various derivations of the performance parameters,
pump affinity laws, and so forth, that are widely
used by mechanical engineers, but not always
covered in this much detail in textbooks.
Pipe Support Systems
[2-hours; CEU: 0.2; CPD: 2.0]
Price: $77.90 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This 2-hour interactive online course describes
the importance of pipe support design, particularly
in the power industry where high pressure and
high temperature systems are encountered. The
basic theories and principles of pipe stress
calculations are discussed, although the course
does not go into the detailed calculations, which
are generally performed by reiterative computer
programs.
Selection of Seismic Design Methods:
An Example
[1-hour; CEU: 0.1; CPD: 1.0]
Price: $26.95 {AFSA Members Get 10%
Discount)
This one hour interactive online course selects
a building and location for a fictitious project.
The course will walk you through the decision
making process that eventually results in the
selection of a seismic design method. The different
seismic design methods are discussed with reference
to this 'project'. This course will not determine
the shear forces, but guides the designer in
the unwritten factors that form the basis for
the selection of a seismic design method.