Apprentice Training Tier 1 Level 1 (2024)

Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice Training
Live Virtual Instruction Program Level 1

Member Pricing

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

$2,425

$425 enrollment fee plus $2,000 tuition
per level

Available until Jan. 25.

Nonmember Price $3,225

REGULAR REGISTRATION

$2,475

$475 enrollment fee plus $2,000 tuition
per level

Jan. 26 – Feb. 22.

Nonmember Price $3,275

Overview

AFSA now offers a virtual instruction program (VIP) for the apprentice curriculum. The Sprinkler Fitting curriculum is now in its 4th edition. This version correlates with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019 edition. These textbook materials are produced through a partnership between AFSA and NCCER.

Each level provides ten months of education to accompany the On-The-Job Learning (OJL) conducted by the employer. The education includes the Sprinkler Fitting textbooks, two live monthly sessions, performance tasks to reinforce the modules, self-study components, and assessments.

The live lessons are instructed by AFSA staff and subject matter experts. Each session will run for 2 hours and includes time for discussion. Lessons will be delivered twice each scheduled day to accommodate multiple time zones. A calendar will be provided with registration that contains specific dates. Participants are required to attend the live sessions.

Performance tasks are the execution of items that correspond to the lesson. This reinforcement increases the learning and retention of participants. The tasks are verified by the supervisor (employer) designated during VIP registration. These tasks must be finished to complete the level.

During the self-study portion, the apprentice is expected to read the accompanying sections that support the lesson and review any add-on resources, such as videos or articles that have been provided. The text provides questions with each module to help guide the apprentice and ensure key concepts are absorbed.

Also included are assessments via the learning management system. For Level 1 and Level 2, there will be one exam per module. For Levels 3 and 4, the number of assessments will be reduced from those corresponding to the 3rd edition of the textbooks, but for subjects that warrant it, there may be more than one exam per module. In addition, the testing will be virtually proctored, which adds strength to the quality of the education program.

VIP Live Training ScheduleLevel 1 - 2024

Lesson	Date	Related Module#	Subjects	Performance Tasks	Time (min)
1	03/07/24	00100 18101 00101	Course Introduction and Basic Safety: •Future with construction industry •Introduction to the fire sprinkler industry •Benefits of safety and reducing hazards	Course Introduction: No task for this lesson	120
2	03/21/24	00101	Basic Safety: •Importance of safety •Common construction hazards •Best practices for safety	Basic Safety: •Properly set up and climb/descend an extension ladder •Inspect PPE items and determine if they are safe to use •Properly don, fit, and remove PPE items •Inspect a typical power cord and GFCI to ensure their serviceability	120
3	04/04/24	00102	Construction Math: •Whole and fractional numbers •Tools for measuring lengths •Units	Construction Math: •Using a measuring tape in both English and metric units: oMeasure lumber pieces oMeasure a room-sized space oDetermine a short inside measurement •Add English measurements that include fractions	120
4	04/18/24	00103	Hand Tools: •Introduction to common manual construction tools •Review of manual tools most common for sprinkler fitters	Hand Tools: •Inspect and demonstrate safe and proper use of the following hand tools: oHammers, demolition tools, chisels and punches, screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches, non-adjustable wrenches, etc.	120
5	05/9/24	00104	Power Tools: •Drills, wrenches, and saws •Tools best suited for different tasks	Power Tools: •Demonstrate the use of the following tools: oElectric drill, hammer drill, circular saw, jigsaw, reciprocating saw, portable band saw, etc.	120
	05/20/24	Supervisor Confirmation Form Due Lessons 1-5
6	05/23/24	00105	Construction Drawings: •Different types of drawings •Scales, symbols, and elements	Construction Drawings: •Using the provided plans: oLocate the noted items oMeasure the specific rooms and features oUse an architect’s scale	120
7	06/06/24	00106	Rigging and Material Handling: •Use of rigging equipment •Safety precautions for material handling •Review equipment for material handling	Basic Rigging: •Demonstrate the proper ASME Emergency Stop hand signal. •Demonstrate the ability to report the load capacity of a sling, and if the sling is too damaged to use.	120
8	06/20/24	00107 00108	Communication and Employability Skills •Improve communication skills •Using critical thinking	Communication and Employability Skills •Perform a given task following oral instructions. •Fill out a work-related form provided by the instructor. •Read and interpret a set of instructions for properly donning a safety harness and then instruct another person on how to don the harness.	120
9	07/11/24	18109	Material Handling: •Safety precautions for material handling •Review equipment for material handling	Material Handling: •Demonstrate safe manual lifting techniques. •Demonstrate how to tie two of the following common knots: square, bowline, half hitch, or clove hitch.	120
10	07/25/24	18101	The Sprinkler Industry •Occupational overview •Begin identification of sprinklers and systems •Apprenticeship requirements	The Sprinkler Industry No tasks for this lesson.	120
	08/05/24	Supervisor Confirmation Form Due – Lessons 6-10
11	08/08/24	18102	Components and Systems •Valves for fire sprinkler systems •Introduction to fire pumps	Components and Systems No tasks for this lesson.	120
12	08/24/24	18102	Components and Systems •Valves for fire sprinkler systems •Introduction to fire pumps	Components and Systems No tasks for this lesson.	120
13	09/05/24	18103	Steel Pipe •Identify different steel pipes and their standards •Methods of joining	Steel Pipe •Identify different steel pipes and applications •Cut and ream pipe. •Groove pipe and install grooved fittings.	120
14	09/26/24	18103	Steel Pipe •Details of flanged and plain-end fittings •Reviewing applications	Steel Pipe •Thread pipe and install threaded fittings. •Install flanged fittings.	120
15	10/10/24	18104	CPVC Pipe •Characteristics of CPVC •Joining methods	CPVC Pipe •Characteristics of CPVC •Joining methods	120
	10/21/24	Supervisor Confirmation Form Due – Lessons 11-15
16	10/24/24	18105	Copper Tube •Identify different copper tubes and their standards •Methods of joining	Copper Tube •Identify different copper tubes and their standards •Methods of joining	120
17	11/07/24	18103 18104 18105	Piping •Reinforcement and comparison of piping materials •Uses for different materials	Piping •Reinforcement and comparison of piping materials •Uses for different materials	120
18	11/21/24	18102 00105	Components and Drawings •Reinforcement and connection for system components and drawing	Components and Drawings •Reinforcement and connection for system components and drawing	120
19	12/05/24	18106	Underground Pipe •Safety guidelines •Piping and components	Underground Pipe •Safety guidelines •Piping and components	120
20	12/19/24	18106	Underground Pipe •Support and restraining systems •Trenches •Testing requirements	Underground Pipe •Support and restraining systems •Trenches •Testing requirements	120
	12/30/24	Supervisor Confirmation Form Due – Lessons 16-20

Curriculum

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4