Held at the South Point Hotel and Casino, the NTC National Training Conference presents three days of training. Choose to attend one, two, or all three days for maximum benefit.
Day 1 Classes – Oct 15th
NICET Fire Alarm Level I
Details
This course covers certification procedures and requirements, testing strategies, and NFPA code books. Students attending this course will develop a strong understanding of fire alarm systems, including the requirements of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and the NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).
Included With This Course
- NTC Red Book – Fire Alarm Certification Guide
- NTC Classroom Handout
- 90 Days access to NICET Fire Alarm Online Training
- Code Reference Tabs
Required Materials
NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – 2022 Edition
NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code – 2020 Edition
Get both codes in a bundle here.
Note: We require each student to have their own personal copies of the appropriate code books for the exam they will be taking. The training involves learning to use these books (which are also the permitted references for the NICET exam), and students will have a more fulfilling training experience if they have these books.
Outline
- NICET exam strategies
- NFPA 72 – Chapters 1-14
- NFPA 72 – Chapters 17-29
- NFPA 70
Basic Fire Alarm Design
Understanding proper fire alarm system design is a critical job function for anyone involved in fire alarm systems work. Understanding the fire alarm codes helps the fire alarm professional achieve the desired life safety results by designing and installing code-compliant fire alarm systems.
Details
NTC’s Basic Fire Alarm System Design training is intended for fire alarm professionals involved in the design, sale, installation, troubleshooting, and servicing of fire alarm systems. This course discusses the proper application of the fire alarm codes and reinforces the students’ ability to apply the codes properly. Students attending this course will better understand fire alarm systems, including NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) requirements and the IBC (International Building Code).
Students of this course will learn how fire alarm codes are used and how to apply them to their real-life projects. Students will experience fire alarm system design and code application by applying their knowledge to sample fire alarm system projects. The course is taught by experienced NICET Certified instructors who will guide the students through the design process.
Included With This Course
- NTC Brown Book (Fire Alarm Systems Handbook)
- 90 days of access to Fire Alarm Systems Online Training after class
Outline
- Fire Alarm Design Process
- Initiating Device Considerations
- Notification Appliance Considerations
- Fire Alarm Design Project ExampleBasic
NICET Water-Based I&T Levels I & II
NTC’s NICET Sprinkler Certification training is designed to make the certification and examination process simpler and easier.
Details
The class is focused on using the codes and references permitted in the specific exam covered by the class. Each class is specifically geared towards the knowledge, skills, and experience required to achieve that level of certification. The class is designed to build on knowledge and skills developed in the previous class, allowing the student to progress rapidly through the NICET certification process to achieve the certification goals.
This course is for individuals seeking NICET certification in Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based System Layout for Levels I and II. This course covers NFPA 25, the primary reference for the exams, in-depth, focusing on use and navigation.
Included With This Course
- NTC Black Book (Sprinkler Certification Study Guide)
- 90 days of NICET Sprinkler Online Training access after class
Course Outline
- NICET exam strategies
- NFPA 25 – Part 1
- NFPA 25 – Part 2
- NFPA 25 – Part 3
Recommended Reference
- NFPA 25 – Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems – 2017 Edition
Day 2 Classes – Oct 16th
NICET Fire Alarm Level II
Details
This course covers certification procedures and requirements, testing strategies, and NFPA code books. Students attending this course will develop a strong understanding of fire alarm systems, including the requirements of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code), International Building Code (IBC), and the NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).
Included With This Course
- NTC Red Book – Fire Alarm Certification Guide
- 90 Days access to NICET Fire Alarm Online Training
- Code Reference Tabs
Required Materials
NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – 2022 Edition
NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code – 2020 Edition
International Building Code (IBC) – 2021 Edition
Get all three codes in a bundle here.
Note: We require each student to have their own personal copies of the appropriate code books for the exam they will be taking. The training involves learning to use these books (which are also the permitted references for the NICET exam), and students will have a more fulfilling training experience if they have these books.
Outline
- NFPA 72 – advanced topics
- Fire alarm system calculations
- NFPA 70
- IBC
Advanced Fire Alarm Design
Understanding proper fire alarm system design is a critical job function for anyone involved in fire alarm systems work. Understanding the fire alarm codes helps the fire alarm professional achieve the desired life safety results by designing and installing code-compliant fire alarm systems.
Details
NTC’s Advanced Fire Alarm System Design training is intended for fire alarm professionals involved in larger and more complex systems. This course will cover reviewing and applying specifications to system design requirements. Students attending this course will better understand fire alarm systems, including NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) requirements and the IBC (International Building Code) as they apply to complex system scenarios.
Students of this course will learn how fire alarm codes are used and how to apply them to their real-life projects. Students will experience fire alarm system design and code application by applying their knowledge to sample fire alarm system projects. The course is taught by experienced NICET Certified instructors who will guide the students through the design process.
Included With This Course
- NTC Brown Book (Fire Alarm Systems Handbook)
- 90 days of access to Fire Alarm Systems Online Training after class
Course Outline
- Detector adjustment considerations
- Healthcare design example
- Business/mercantile design example
- Apartment/hotel design example
NICET Water-Based Layout Levels I & II
NTC’s NICET Sprinkler Certification training is designed to make the certification and examination process simpler and easier.
Details
This course is intended for individuals seeking NICET certification in Water-Based System Layout for Levels I and II. This course covers NFPA 13, the primary reference for the exams, in-depth, focusing on use and navigation.
NTC’s NICET Water-Based Layout training is focused on the codes and references permitted in the NICET exams. Each exam allows a different set of references, and each course covers those references for that exam to develop student skills in using them. In addition, students are exposed to sample questions and learn how to answer them using references.
Included With This Course
- NTC Black Book (Sprinkler Certification Study Guide)
- 90 days of NICET Sprinkler Online Training access after class
Course Outline
- NICET exam strategies
- NFPA 13 – Part 1
- NFPA 72 – Part 2
- Basic manual hydraulic calculations
Recommended Reference
- NFPA 13 – Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems – 2022 Edition
Day 3 Classes – Oct 17th
Advanced NICET Fire Alarm Levels III & IV
Details
NTC’s NICET Fire Alarm training is focused on the codes and references permitted in the NICET Level III and IV exams. This class focuses on the references permitted into the Level III and IV exams and the topics covered in each exam. In addition, students are exposed to sample questions and learn how to answer them using references.
The class is focused on using the codes and references permitted in the specific exams covered by the class. Each class is specifically geared towards the knowledge, skills, and experience required to achieve that level of certification. Each class is designed to build on knowledge and skills developed in the previous class, allowing the student to progress rapidly through the NICET certification process to achieve the certification goals.
Included With This Course
- NTC Red Book (Fire Alarm Certification Study Guide)
- 90 days of NICET Fire Alarm Online Training access after class
Course Outline
- NFPA 72 – advanced topics
- Advanced system calculations
- IBC and NFPA 101
- NFPA 70 and basic project management
Required Materials
NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – 2022 Edition
NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code – 2020 Edition
International Building Code (IBC) – 2021 Edition
NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code – 2021 Edition
Get all four codes in a bundle here.
Note: We require each student to have their own personal copies of the appropriate code books for the exam they will be taking. The training involves learning to use these books (which are also the permitted references for the NICET exam), and students will have a more fulfilling training experience if they have these books.
Fire Alarm I&T Workshop
Understanding proper inspection and testing of fire alarm systems is a critical job function for anyone involved in fire alarm systems work. Understanding NFPA 72 inspection and testing requirements helps the fire alarm professional verify the system’s proper, code-compliant performance.
Details
NTC’s Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing training is intended for fire alarm professionals inspecting and testing fire alarm systems. This course discusses proper methods of inspection and testing of fire alarm systems to ensure code compliance. Students attending this course will better understand fire alarm inspection and testing requirements required by NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code).
The training course will include a lecture on fire alarm inspection and testing requirements and a demonstration of the method for performing the work. The instructor will explain the requirements of NFPA 72 for performing the work and then demonstrate the work on functioning equipment.
Students can practice the inspection and testing skills learned on fire alarm systems supplied by NTC. Each student will be able to inspect and test these systems using equipment and test tools provided in the class.
Included With This Course
- NTC Brown Book (Fire Alarm Systems Handbook)
- 90 days of access to Fire Alarm Systems Online Training after class
Course Outline
- Inspection and testing procedures, paperwork, and forms
- Control equipment inspection and testing
- Initiating device inspection and testing
- Notification appliance and supervised systems inspection and testing
Advanced NICET Water-Based Layout Levels III & IV
NTC’s NICET Sprinkler Certification training is designed to make the certification and examination process simpler and easier.
Details
This course is intended for individuals seeking NICET certification in Water-Based System Layout for Levels III and IV. This course covers advanced topics in NFPA 13, the primary reference for the exams, in-depth, focusing on use and navigation. This course also covers complex, multi-step hydraulic calculations in the Level III and IV exams.
NTC’s NICET Water-Based Layout training is focused on the codes and references permitted in the NICET exams. Each exam allows a different set of references, and each course covers those references for that exam to develop student skills in using them. In addition, students are exposed to sample questions and learn how to answer them using references.
Included With This Course
NTC Black Book (Sprinkler Certification Study Guide) and 90 days of NICET Sprinkler Online Training access. NTC’s online training provides self-paced training covering both certification areas, allowing students to continue preparing for the NICET exam.
Course Outline
- NICET exam strategies
- NFPA 13 – Part 1
- NFPA 72 – Part 2
- Basic manual hydraulic calculations
Recommended Reference
- NFPA 13 – Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems – 2022 Edition
