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PHOENIX FIRE PROTECTION DEALER/TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
This program shall provide the certification program by which the three levels of dealer/installer/apprentice competency are accomplished and the skills and knowledge necessary to accomplish proficiency in Phoenix fire protection system installations.
This certification program shall seek to qualify the differing levels of competence for those individuals desiring to excel in the residential fire protection industry. The three distinct levels of qualification available through this program are detailed below.
PHOENIX CERTIFIED DEALER
Licensed Master Plumber
This is the ultimate level of competence offered by this program and it shall designate that individual who has accomplished the skills and knowledge to work with very limited supervision in the complete planning and installation of the fire protection equipment and controls. The Certified Dealer will prove competence in all three levels of certification through a series of classroom study as well as field experience. The certification procedure will include written testing as well as field observation to be mastered in a series of training modules. The dealer will be proficient in developing bid/quote/cost assessments and assembling the design information in support of the design submittal package as well as the skills outlined in the installer level of competency.
PHOENIX CERTIFIED INSTALLER TECHNICIAN
Journeyman Plumber
The Phoenix Certified Installer level indicates that the technician has a sufficient knowledge and skills base to perform actual installations of the Phoenix fire protection systems in the field. This journeyman level will be proficient in the handling of the materials and products incorporated into our residential systems. They will understand the hands on process required to assure compliance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions as well as the proper storage and handling of the system products and components. This level of certification will include classroom training and testing as well as field observation and review. The Certified Installer Technician will prove to be proficient for this course of study.
PHOENIX APPRENTICE TECHNICIAN
The apprentice level is an entry level into the fire protection field and as such the initial qualifications shall be minimal. The level three apprentices will need to master the basics of water based fire sprinkler systems especially multipurpose type systems as they relate to the domestic water systems in residences. The Apprentice Technicians work under the supervision of the journeyman and certified technician as well as attending training sessions.