Inspection, Testing & Maintenance: Inspector Development Program Fall 2025 Begins

NICET Level II Ready in 20 Months

The AFSA ITM Inspector Development Program utilizes a blended-learning format with on-demand lessons, webinars, and in-person training. The training course is combined with a robustly structured on-the-job training (OJT) and mentoring program, with the goal that candidates pass the NICET Level II water-based inspection certification exam in less than two years.

NICET Level I & II Exam Passage Rate is 30% Above the National Average

AFSA ITM Program graduates achieve a 93% pass rate on NICET Level I & II exams*, exceeding the national average of 60%.

*AFSA makes no implied or expressed warranty that studying these materials or passing the assessments or exams will ensure passage of the related NICET exams or certification by NICET.

This comprehensive program provides recommendations for implementation at every level and the need for a successful, ongoing program right from the start, including:

• Hiring recommendations
• Applicant screening tips
• Training record keeping
• Payscale suggestions
• Progressive training guidelines
• Candidate sample promissory note

What’s Involved?

THREE KEY FIGURES play pivotal roles in the success of AFSA’s ITM Inspector Development Program.

AFSA

Deliver a blended learning environment to include:

• 56 hours of on-demand courses
• 22 hours of live, interactive web instruction
• Live in-class lecture
• Hands-on field and lab inspections and testing training
• Limited class size maximizes student learning outcomes
• Provide a guided and systematic process for the ‘green’ inspector trainee toward NICET I and NICET II certifications
• Encourage and foster character-building traits: honesty, integrity, confidence, professionalism, neat appearance, organization, reliability, accountability, and credibility
• Strengthen communication skills, both written (for noting inspection and testing observations) and verbal (communicating with customers)
• Training and development program developed by seasoned industry experts with 65+ years of combined industry experience and 50+ years of teaching the fire protection community around the globe

Student, the New Inspector

• Commit approximately 3 hours a week to program studies (much is online and on-demand).
• Keep pace with program activities, including OJT tasks led by your supervisor as recommended in the program. OJT helps to ensure your readiness for pre-scheduled NICET exams.
• Pursue studies to attain passing scores of 70+ on each assessment and exam.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. You are the face of your company!

Employer

• Vet/recruit the right candidate(s) for this program. Consider a probationary period and use a promissory note (template included in the program) before enrollment.
• Designate an in-house supervisor/instructor to oversee students’ ITM training.
• Adhere to program activities and related timelines regarding OJT tasks as recommended.
  • Involves documenting and verifying work experience as required by NICET as part of their certification process.
  • Ensures the student keeps pace within the program cycle and is duly prepared as each new phase of this comprehensive 20-month program begins.