NCCER Sprinkler Fitting Level 1

Issued by NCCER

This individual has demonstrated the ability to: • Recognize basic types of sprinkler systems • Identify sprinkler system codes and standards • Describe sprinkler fitter training and career options • Explain how the four main types of sprinkler systems operate • Identify testing laboratories and Listing requirements • Describe sprinkler orientations and spray patterns • Identify types of piping, valves, and fire pumps • Cut, ream, groove, and thread steel pipe …see more skills below.

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Earning Criteria

…skills continued… • Install grooved, threaded, and flanged steel fittings • Identify the characteristics and Listed applications for CPVC pipe • Cut and join CPVC pipe • Install and test CPVC sprinkler systems • Cut, ream, clean, and bend copper tubing • Explain how to solder and braze copper tubing • Make a soldered joint on copper tubing • Identify underground piping systems and their components • Explain safety precautions for trench work • Describe how to install underground piping systems
Completed training through an NCCER Accredited training organization. Successfully demonstrated to an NCCER-certified instructor and/or evaluator the performance task requirements for this level. Successfully completed the course modules and passed the knowledge based examinations.