Nationwide NICET Courses

This five hour course covers all details of requirements that individual licensees and business alike need to know in order to comply with the licensing laws and regulations and related laws and regulations.

This course satisfies the requirement for 2 hours of training in Industrial Safety for Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Licensees and all license applicants.  Basic safety standard are covered for all trade workers.

Revised for 2022, this satisfies the requirement for Licensees and applicants to take 2 hrs in the NJ Barrier Free Subcode.  NJ has adopted the IBC, 2018, NJ Edition for this purpose.  This course outlines the construction requirements for systems to be in compliance with the ADA in NJ.

This course satisfies the NJ State Licensing Requirement for 2 hours of training in the Barrier Free Sub-Code for Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Licensees.  The course explains the purpose of the code and its relationship to other standards such as IBC Chapter 11, ANSI A117.1 and the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as the responsibility of the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith contractor relative to all these requirements.

This course will help you prepare for the NICET 2 Fire Alarm Exam.   We review parts of NFPA 72, NFPA 70, International Building Code, IFC, IRC, NFPA 101.  We review elements of a shop drawing, performing site surveys, project management functions, measuring ceiling pitch or slope, performing take-offs, calculating number and spacing of devices, drawing symbols, reading and interpreting building system plans, using Gantt Charts, Basic logistics terminology, sequence of operation matrix, system startup and diagnostics, basic troubleshooting, fire-stopping practices, lock-out-tag-out, mentoring others,on-site coordination and communication and more. 

This course introduces attendees to the National Electrical Code (NEC) 2014 edition, significant changes from the prior version and applicability to the installation of alarms and electronic security systems.  

Understanding the importance of doing proper inspections and tests, how to complete required documentation and reporting requirements.

This course details when and how to install Strikes, Magnetic Locks and Electrified Locksets taking into account power, voltage drop, standby operation and code requirements as well as lock accessories.

This course satisfies the requirements for Licensee to complete at least 2 hours in the laws and regulations governing the trade.  

This course is an introduction into understanding how to evaluate the performance of your business. The basics of financial statements are explored with examples. You will gain a better understanding of the importance of running your business by the numbers. We will also discuss business operations metrics and what they can tell you about your business.

Learn about requirements for smoke detection systems in one and two family homes.  These requirements come from NFPA 72, Fire Alarm and Signaling Code,  The National Electrical Code, the International Residential Code,  NJ Rehab Sub-Code and more.  You'll learn to differentiate between Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detectors and why that is so important to code compliance.  This course is packed full of information to help you get it right the first time when you are out in the field or selling to your customer.

This satisfies the NJ requirement for burglar alarm licensees to take at least 3 hrs in residential smoke detection before renewal.