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Sanford, Florida 32773-6199
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Seminole State offers Construction Apprenticeships in building construction, AC/refrigeration, carpentry, electrical, fire sprinkler, heavy equipment operation, plumbing, and sheet metal.
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V.C.,Construction Apprenticeship - Fire Sprinkler System Technology
Degree Type: VC
Major Code: FRSPK-VC
CIP: 0846050202
Apprenticeship training at Seminole State College is provided in conjunction with local contractors and construction associations. Areas of study include building maintenance, commercial ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, electricity, fire sprinkler and plumbing.
Training covers a specified period of time during which the apprentice learns a skill or trade under the supervision of a competent craftsman. Each apprentice must complete specified hours of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction. Standards provide for a schedule of work processes, from simple to the most complex, which the apprentice must follow during the on-the-job training. The apprentice's wages increase as skills and knowledge increase.
This is a limited-access program. Candidates must:
- Have approval from an apprenticeship coordinator to register for classes;
- Apply and be accepted at Seminole State College;
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Be physically capable of performing the work of the trade;
- Be able to read and write English;
- Provide proof of Florida residency for the waiver status;
- Be employed by a sponsoring company;
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) within the first six (6) weeks of admission into the program.
Total program hours: 8,624
| Major Courses |
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| BCA0470 | Fundamentals of Fire Sprinklers I
This course encompasses the fundamentals of the construction field. Students will gain knowledge with a basic introduction to the construction industry, including safety, math skills, blueprint reading, hand and power tools and basic rigging. Students will obtain CPR, First Aid and OSHA certifications. | 2 |
| BCA0471 | Fundamentals of Fire Sprinklers II
This course encompasses additional fundamentals of the construction field. Students will acquire human relations skills, interpersonal relationship skills, workplace productivity skills and will be introduced to the basic functions of a computer. In addition, this course encompasses the types of pipe hangers, supports and restraints found on the job and identifies various materials in threading piping systems. The student will also gain knowledge in flanged, grooved and plain-end fittings. | 2 |
| BCA0472 | Fundamentals of Fire Sprinklers III
This course encompasses general math trade skills and types of construction and plans used for the installation of sprinkler systems. The student will also gain knowledge in basic hydraulic concepts and selection of hydraulic design methods. | 2 |
| BCA0474C | Intermediate Fire Sprinklers I
This course encompasses additional fundamentals of the construction field. Students will acquire human relations skills, interpersonal relationship skills, workplace productivity skills and will be introduced to the basic functions of a computer. In addition, this course encompasses the types of pipe hangers, supports and restraints found on the job site and identifies various materials in threading piping systems. The student will also gain knowledge in flanged, grooved and plain-end fittings. | 2 |
| BCA0473 | Fundamentals of Fire Sprinklers IV
This course encompasses the fundamentals of fire pumps and the beginning basics of special extinguishing systems. | 2 |
| BCA0475 | Intermediate Fire Sprinklers II
This course encompasses the installation of underground fire mains and trim outs, purification and flow tests, test forms and approving authority requirements and tests, standpipe systems and classifications and codes. | 2 |
| BCA0476 | Intermediate Fire Sprinklers III
This course encompasses the chemical and physical properties of water, the different water supplies available for automatic fire sprinkler systems and the fundamentals of fire pumps. The student will also gain knowledge in the different types of pre-action and deluge systems along with troubleshooting techniques. | 2 |
| BCA0477 | Intermediate Fire Sprinklers IV
This course encompasses a more advanced look at special extinguishing systems, system design and inspection and maintenance. | 2 |
| BCA0478 | Advanced Fire Sprinklers I
This advanced course encompasses types of fire sprinkler systems, control valves, fire sprinkler symbols and hazards and required code capacities and times. | 1.20 |
| BCA0479 | Advanced Fire Sprinklers II
This course encompasses the final testing and inspection of a fire protection system, spacing location, position of sprinkler heads, hydraulic calculated systems, types of fire protection systems and valves, supplemental fire detection tests and code requirements. | 1.20 |
| BCA0494 | Advanced Fire Sprinklers III
This course encompasses an advanced look at special extinguishing systems and the inspection and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. The student will also gain knowledge in the responsibilities and leadership skills needed to be a foreman. | 1.20 |
| BCA0495 | Advanced Fire Sprinklers IV
This is an advanced course encompassing foremanship responsibility. | 1.20 |
| BCA0496L | Fire Sprinkler OJT
This application-based course encompasses the actual on-the-job training performance and proficiency of all fire sprinkler trade skills. This course may be repeated up to three times. | 21.33 |
| Complete the above course four times |
| BCA0497L | Fire Sprinkler OJT
This application-based course encompasses the actual on-the-job training performance and proficiency of all fire sprinkler trade skills. This course may be repeated up to six times. | 22.67 |
| Complete the above course eight times |
| Total Credits: | 287.46 |
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