Training is essential to growing within the industry. Good training can provide an increased knowledge and improved job performance. ACE places a high value on training and requires training for certification and recertification.
ACE does not require a specific training provider or training program. We do partner with several training organizations to provide testing opportunities following a training course. However, ACE does not review or approve training courses.
Water-based Inspector Level I – 16 hours of continuing education Water-based Inspector Level II – 32 hours of continuing education Recertification training requirement for both Level I and Level II – 16 hours of continuing education
Continuing Education Documentation for Certification
ACE recognizes industry approved continuing education credits towards certification or recertification. Proof of completion is required for all continuing education credits applied to the prerequisites for certification or recertification. ACE reserves the right to request the course description and objectives for training submitted.
Prerequisites for Initial Certification: Continuing education should be specific to Inspection, Testing or Maintenance (ITM) of Water-based Fire Protection Systems or NFPA 25. For those testing for Level II only, a maximum of eight (8) continuing education credits can be applied for training specific to other certifications such as backflow, alarms, OSHA, etc. For example, only a maximum of 8.0 continuing education credits could be applied specific to backflow inspections or repair even if the course was more than 8.0 hours. Those testing for Level I and ALL recertifications must have 16 hours of training specific to ITM or NFPA 25.
1 Contact Hour = 1 Continuing Education Credit
At a minimum, training documentation should contain:
Date(s) attended,
Location of the training
Name of the company or organization that sponsored the sessions
Title and/or Subject matter of the sessions
Signature of the training provider
If necessary, a brief description of the subject matter’s relevance to the practice area if it is not clear from the title of the session.
ACE Recognized Training Providers
ACE recognizes industry approved continuing education credits towards certification or recertification. Proof of completion is required for all continuing education credits used for certification. ACE reserves the right to request the course description and objectives for training submitted.
If you are a training provider and interesting in listing your organization, please email [email protected] for more information.
Please note, this list is for informational purposes and does not include all accepted training providers.
ACE does not review or approve training programs or materials.
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