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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."
-Winston Churchill
A - Z Hands-On
Sprinkler Workshop
Back by popular demand, our A-Z Hands-On Sprinkler Workshop. This intense course really throws you into the fire, so to speak! Learn tricks of the trade from industry veterans. As some of our past students have said, you will learn years worth of experience in this four day course. Our next session runs from Tuesday Aug. 2 - Friday Aug. 5 in Dayton, Ohio. Learn More
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Fire Tech Tips - 7/7/11
NICET Updates
Automatic Sprinkler work element testing is winding down. The last date to test is Sept. 30, 2011. If you are not already scheduled, it is too late as June 30 was the last day to submit work element applications. If you will be switching to the CBT test, we can help.
July 31, 2011 is the last day to submit work element applications for Inspection & Testing (for those already in the work element program)
Don't forget about our "You Pick 10" Special. Any 10 work element courses for only $199.00. STORE
What's training really worth?
I have two kids who are fast approaching High School Graduation and the oldest will be a Junior this year. I've asked around for advice on taking the ACT and SAT exam and a friend passed along the name of a private tutor. I called the tutor yesterday and much of what she said struck a very familiar chord. She said, "I give students confidence" ... "I help them practice" ... "I focus their studies" ... "I give them tips for each of the exams". Although I was not happy with the $900 price for 12 private lessons, I do realize the value given. When you take a training class, whether it be for ACT prep, NICET exams or some other accredidation, you are paying for experience.
The ACT prep tutor offers the knowledge and experience and student feedback that she has been gathering for years. We here at Fire Tech have been helping students pass their NICET exam for over 20 years. We have learned a few tricks along the way and we still continue to learn every day.
So I asked myself, "Do we need the ACT prep?" While I'm still debating that question, I know for a fact that the prep will be more concise, more focused and the study time will be spent in the correct areas. My daughter and I can search the internet and find lots of resources and use them. I'm sure some of them will be good and others probably not so much. So then you get down to, "What is your time worth?" If you are focusing time and energy on training tools that you are not sure of, are you gaining the confidence you need? Confidence in taking these tests is a HUGE factor.
Bottom Line - The more you practice, the more you know, the more confident you are and the better you will do on the exam. A good training program sets you up for success. Once you start, you know you are on the right path and then it's just a matter of studying and not wondering IF you are studying the correct information.
Enjoy July!
Lisa |
