3 Months (12 Weeks)

Professional Certificate Program in Fire Alarm Systems & Life Safety Technology

To develop skilled technicians capable of designing, installing, programming, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining modern Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Total

180 Hours

Theory

54 Hours

Practical

126 Hours

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Module breakdown

Week 1 · Module 1

Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems & Life Safety Technology

Topics

· Introduction to Fire Safety
· History and Evolution of Fire Alarm Systems
· Fire Science Fundamentals
· Fire Triangle and Fire Tetrahedron
· Classes of Fire (A, B, C, D, K/F)
· Stages of Fire Development
· Fire Hazards and Risk Assessment
· Smoke Behavior and Heat Transfer
· Principles of Fire Detection
· Components of Fire Alarm Systems
· Conventional, Addressable and Wireless Systems
· Fire Alarm System Architecture
· Life Safety Systems Overview
· Fire Safety Standards and Codes
· Fire Alarm Documentation
· Workplace Safety and Professional Ethics

Practical sessions

· Identification of Fire Alarm Components
· Fire Classification Demonstration
· Fire Risk Assessment Exercise
· Fire Alarm System Demonstration
· Site Survey Introduction
· Reading Fire Alarm Drawings

Learning outcome: Understanding fire behavior, fire alarm technologies, life safety principles, and system architecture.

Week 2 · Module 2

Electrical & Electronics Fundamentals for Fire Alarm Systems

Topics

· Basic Electrical Concepts
· Voltage, Current, Resistance and Power
· Ohm's Law
· AC and DC Fundamentals
· Series and Parallel Circuits
· Electrical Safety
· Batteries and Charging Systems
· Fire Alarm Power Supplies
· Basic Electronic Components
· Relays and Control Circuits

Practical sessions

· Multimeter Usage
· Circuit Measurements
· Battery Testing
· Power Supply Testing
· Relay Testing

Learning outcome: Understanding electrical systems used in fire alarm installations.

Week 3 · Module 3

Fire Alarm Cabling & Infrastructure

Topics

· Fire Alarm Cable Types
· Fire Resistant Cables
· Cable Routing Standards
· Conduit Systems
· Trunking Systems
· Loop Wiring
· Zone Wiring
· Cable Testing Procedures
· Junction Boxes
· Documentation and Labeling

Practical sessions

· Cable Installation
· Loop Wiring Practice
· Zone Wiring Practice
· Cable Continuity Testing
· Conduit Installation

Learning outcome: Professional fire alarm wiring and cabling skills.

Week 4 · Module 4

Fire Detection Devices

Topics

· Smoke Detection Principles
· Photoelectric Smoke Detectors
· Ionization Smoke Detectors
· Heat Detectors
· Fixed Temperature Detectors
· Rate-of-Rise Detectors
· Beam Detectors
· Flame Detectors
· Gas Detectors
· Multi-Criteria Detectors
· Detector Placement Guidelines

Practical sessions

· Detector Installation
· Detector Testing
· Sensitivity Verification
· Detector Positioning Exercises

Learning outcome: Ability to select, install and test fire detection devices.

Week 5 · Module 5

Initiating Devices & Alarm Notification Systems

Topics

· Manual Call Points
· Break Glass Units
· Pull Stations
· Input Modules
· Monitor Modules
· Sounders
· Bells
· Horns
· Strobes
· Voice Evacuation Systems
· Emergency Warning Systems

Practical sessions

· MCP Installation
· Notification Device Wiring
· Alarm Activation Testing
· Voice Evacuation Demonstration

Learning outcome: Understanding alarm initiation and occupant notification systems.

Week 6 · Module 6

Fire Alarm Control Panels & Programming

Topics

· Fire Alarm Control Panel Architecture
· Conventional Panels
· Addressable Panels
· Device Addressing
· Zones and Loops
· Event Logging
· User Levels
· Basic Programming
· Cause and Effect Logic
· System Configuration

Practical sessions

· Panel Installation
· Device Addressing
· Loop Configuration
· Programming Exercises
· Event Log Review

Learning outcome: Ability to install and configure fire alarm control panels.

Week 7 · Module 7

Addressable Fire Alarm Systems & Networking

Topics

· Addressable System Architecture
· Intelligent Devices
· Communication Protocols
· Loop Calculations
· Networked Fire Alarm Systems
· Repeater Panels
· Annunciators
· System Expansion
· Remote Monitoring Concepts

Practical sessions

· Addressable Device Configuration
· Network Setup
· Repeater Panel Installation
· Loop Testing

Learning outcome: Managing modern addressable and networked fire alarm systems.

Week 8 · Module 8

Life Safety & Integrated Building Systems

Topics

· Emergency Lighting Systems
· Exit Signage Systems
· Smoke Control Systems
· Stairwell Pressurization
· Fire Alarm and CCTV Integration
· Fire Alarm and Access Control Integration
· Fire Alarm and BMS Integration
· HVAC Shutdown Systems
· Elevator Recall Systems
· Fire Suppression System Interfaces

Practical sessions

· System Integration Demonstration
· HVAC Interface Testing
· Elevator Interface Simulation
· BMS Integration Exercises

Learning outcome: Understanding integrated life safety and building automation systems.

Week 9 · Module 9

Testing, Commissioning & Maintenance

Topics

· Inspection Procedures
· Acceptance Testing
· Commissioning Procedures
· Detector Testing Standards
· False Alarm Analysis
· Maintenance Schedules
· Documentation Requirements
· Performance Verification

Practical sessions

· Detector Testing
· System Commissioning
· Inspection Exercises
· Maintenance Procedures

Learning outcome: Ability to test, commission and maintain fire alarm systems.

Week 10 · Module 10

Troubleshooting & System Diagnostics

Topics

· Fault Finding Techniques
· Open Circuit Faults
· Short Circuit Faults
· Ground Faults
· Device Failure Analysis
· Loop Communication Errors
· Power Supply Faults
· Battery Failures
· Alarm Event Diagnostics

Practical sessions

· Live Fault Simulation
· Fault Rectification
· Communication Troubleshooting
· Diagnostic Tool Usage

Learning outcome: Efficient troubleshooting and corrective maintenance skills.

Week 11 · Module 11

Fire Alarm System Design & Project Estimation

Topics

· Site Survey Techniques
· Fire Risk Assessment
· Detector Coverage Calculations
· Device Placement Standards
· Loop and Zone Design
· Cause and Effect Matrix
· Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
· Cost Estimation
· Proposal Preparation

Practical sessions

· Site Survey Project
· System Layout Design
· BOQ Preparation
· Cost Estimation Exercise

Learning outcome: Ability to independently design and estimate fire alarm projects.

Week 12 · Module 12

Capstone Project & Placement Preparation

Topics

· Complete Fire Alarm System Deployment
· Installation Planning
· Testing and Commissioning
· Documentation Standards
· Client Training and Handover
· Entrepreneurship Opportunities
· Interview Skills
· Resume Preparation

Practical sessions

· Complete Fire Alarm Installation Project
· System Programming
· Commissioning and Testing
· Project Presentation
· Viva Voce
· Mock Interview

Learning outcome: Industry-ready Fire Alarm Technician capable of installation, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance and project execution.

Assessment structure

Continuous assessment

Weekly Practical Evaluation20%
Assignments10%
Attendance & Lab Performance10%

Final assessment

Theory Examination20%
Practical Examination25%
Capstone Project15%

Total: 100 Marks

Career opportunities

Fire Alarm TechnicianFire Alarm InstallerFire Alarm Commissioning TechnicianFire Safety TechnicianFire Alarm Maintenance EngineerLife Safety Systems TechnicianFire Protection System IntegratorTechnical Support EngineerFire Safety ConsultantSelf-Employed Fire Alarm Contractor

Certification

Professional Certificate in Fire Alarm Systems & Life Safety Technology

Issued jointly by: Infoniks and Centre for Education and Vocational Assistance (CEVA)

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