Certified Alarm/Security Technician- Level I
This certification is required for all technicians in the city of Milwaukee
Wednesday-Friday, October 17-19, 2012 • 8AM – 5PM
Fox Valley Technical Colleghe, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI Room C165-Door 14
(ATTENDANCE REQUIRED AT ALL SESSIONS)
Limited Space Available…Register Early
WIESA Members…. $ 395 Non-Members.… $ 495
If registering after 10/02/12, add a $10 late registration fee. Priority or overnight shipping fees will be charged to the customer
The core technical training and certification program for the electronic security industry: This 22 hour foundational course is so essential dozens of states and localities insist on it as a prerequisite for performing security integration work. The course is targeted to technicians, service personnel, installation personnel, sales staff and business owners to prepare to plan for, and initiate a successful installation. The course concludes with a two-hour examination. (CEU# NTS-0001)
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Residential Fire Alarm Class
INCREASE YOUR BOTTOM LINE BY ADDING FIRE ALARMS TO YOUR PRODUCT OFFERINGS.
Thursday,October 25th, 2012 8AM – 5PM
ADI Training Room, 13100 W Lisbon Rd, Ste 300, Brookfield
(ATTENDANCE REQUIRED AT ALL SESSIONS)
Limited Space Available…Register Early
WIESA Members…. $ 250 Non-Members.… $ 350 Fire Inspectors…. $ 140
SPECIAL OFFER – COMBINE THIS CLASS WITH LIFE SAFETY CODE, SEPTEMBER 21ST
WIESA Members…. $ 395 Non-Members.… $ 695 Fire Inspectors… $280
If registering after 09/05/12, add a $10 late registration fee. Priority or overnight shipping fees will be charged to the customer
This program is the logical next step in professional development for individuals with experience designing, selling installing, servicing and maintaining residential intrusion systems. Both technical and sales staff will expand their knowledge of the installation, service and maintenance of residential fire alarm systems through seven hours of intensive instruction. The course is based on the 2010 edition of NFPA 72, the 2009 edition of the International Building Code (IFC)/International Residential Code (IRC), the 2009 edition of NFPA 101 and the 2008 edition of NFPA 70. The course concludes with a one-hour examination. (CEU#NT-0018)
Life Safety Code Class
GAIN USEFUL KNOWLEDGE OF COMMON OCCUPANCY CLASS CODE REQUIREMENTS
Thursday, October 26th, 2012 8AM – 5PM
ADI Training Room, 13100 W Lisbon Rd, Ste 300, Brookfield
(ATTENDANCE REQUIRED AT ALL SESSIONS)
Limited Space Available…Register Early
WIESA Members…. $ 250 Non-Members.… $ 350…. Fire Inspectors…. $ 140
SPECIAL OFFER – COMBINE THIS CLASS WITH RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM, SEPTEMBER 20TH
WIESA Members…. $ 395 Non-Members.… $ 695 Fire Inspectors… $280
If registering after 09/05/12, add a $10 late registration fee. Priority or overnight shipping fees will be charged to the customer.
Students learn the practical application of the 2009 editions of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code in seven hours of instruction. The course focuses on fire alarm and access control requirements for most common occupancy classes that students will encounter on a daily basis, offering insights on common errors and areas of confusion. The course concludes with a one-hour examination. (CEU# NT-0004)
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2012 Annual Awards Meeting and Election of Officers
Make your reservations now!
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Country Springs Hotel – Pewaukee, WI
5:30 PM
You are invited to Wisconsin Electronic Security Association’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. Join your fellow members for an evening of celebrating the achievements of the association and individual WIESA members.
This is an Election Year, come and show your support if the new leadership with your vote.
The Youth Scholarship Awards will be presented (One of those things that makes you proud to be a WIESA Member!)
Click Here to Register for this Event
Security Sales Essentials Class
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION OF THE COMPLETE SALES CYCLE OFFERING NEW OR VETERAN SALES PERSONNEL THE INSIGHTS NECESSARY TO CONVERT SALES PROSPECTS INTO CUSTOMERS
Thursday-Friday, June 14th and 15th, 2012 8AM – 5PM
ADI Training Room, 13100 W Lisbon Rd, Ste 300, Brookfield
(ATTENDANCE REQUIRED AT ALL SESSIONS)
Limited Space Available…Register Early
WIESA Members…. $ 395 Non-Members.… $ 495
If registering after 05/02/12, add a $10 late registration fee. Priority or overnight shipping fees will be charged to the customer
Using visual aids, role playing, a student manual and open classroom discussions, this fast-paced program covers an in-depth sales action plan for success in commercial, industrial and residential sales. The course provides students with an understanding of how to sell electronic security and alarm systems including a review of the sales process. Special attention is offered the second day covering the unique issues involved with commercial intrusion, fire alarms, access control and video surveillance systems. Real world examples which highlight the opportunities and obstacles students will encounter throughout the sales process are provided. The course concludes with a two-hour examination. (NTS 1.4 CEUs)
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2012 NTS Training Schedule Announced
WIESA is introducing two new NTS courses in 2012.
Residential Fire Alarm is a one day course for both technical and sales staff to expand their knowledge of the installation, service and maintenance of residential fire alarm systems. Business owners and individuals previously focused solely on intrusion systems will gain information necessary to expand their business services to include residential fire alarm systems. Fire service and code officials will gain the code knowledge of NFPA 72 (2011 edition), the IRC (2009 edition), and NFPA 70 (2008 edition)
Another one day course, Life Safety Code focuses on and gives insights into the code requirements for each of the most common occupancy classes. This class will be useful for technical and sales personnel, business owners, and fire service and code officials. Check out the registration forms for these two classes to take advantage of an additional discount provided to those who take both of these back-to-back classes.
Advanced Intrusion Systems, formerly known as Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician, along with CAT-Level I and Fire Alarm Installation Methods, creates eligibility for the prestigious certification, as Certified Alarm Technician-Level II. CAT-Level I will again be offered in Milwaukee and Fox Valley Technical College. Those individuals seeking NICET certification, technical staff, sales personnel, business owners, fire service and code officials should attend this class
May 17/18 Essential Sales Training Brookfield, WI – ADI
Sept 20 Residential Fire Brookfield, WI – ADI
Sept 21 Life Safety Code Brookfield, WI – ADI
Oct 17-19 Certified Alarm / Security Technician Appleton, WI – FV TECH
Contact our office with any questions or to register.
March Membership Meeting – Ride to Success at the Harley Davidson Museum!
MEETING INFORMATION:
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012
$ 45 – Per Person
2:30PM Arrival – Rumble at the Harley-Davidson Museum®
3 – 4:30PM Round Table Workshops
5:15 – 6PM Hospitality & Dinner
5:45 – 6:30PM Speaker
6:30PM – 8 PM Tour Museum or Socialize in Rumble
Reservations due, Friday, February 17, 2012
Registration and Sponsorship opportunity forms below:
Ride for Success_RegistrationForm
CITY OF MILWAUKEE LOW VOLTAGE LICENSE INSTRUCTIONS
LOW VOLTAGE LICENSE INSTRUCTIONS
FEES for LB,LF and LV License
First Original Fee-$228 Renewal Fee-$114
Second or Third Original Fee-$114 Renewal Fee-$67
Type LB License. An applicant for a Type LB low-voltage (100v0lts 0r less) burglar and security alarm system contractor’s license or renewal thereof shall submit an affidavit to the effect that a person holding NTS Level II certification will be a bona fide full-time employe of the applicant, and that the NTS Level II certificate holder will have complete and unquestionable authority and supervision over all work regulated by this chapter. The Type LB license holder shall insure that all work related to the installation of the burglar or security alarm system conducted under the license shall be performed by persons holding a minimum of NTS Level I Certification or equivalent as determined by the commissioner.
Type LF License. An applicant for a Type LF low-voltage (100 volts or less) fire alarm system contractor’s license or renewal thereof shall submit an affidavit to the effect that a person holding NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Level II Fire Alarm Systems certification or equivalent will be a bona fide full-time employee of the applicant, and that the NICET Level II Fire Alarm System certificate holder will have complete and unquestionable authority and supervision over all work regulated by this chapter. The Type LF license holder shall insure that all work related to the installation of the fire alarm system conducted under the license shall be performed by persons holding a minimum of NICET Level I Fire Alarm Systems Certification or equivalent as determined by teh commissioner.
Type LV License. An applicant for a Type LV low-voltage (100 volts or less) contractor’s license or renewal thereof shall submit an affidavit to the effect that the person holding the license will have complete and unquestionable authority and supervison over all work regulated by this chaper. Pat 22
Instructor Spotlight: Gary Talma
Instructor Spotlight: Gary Talma, ADT
Posted By Jason Unger, Wednesday, October 19, 2011
http://www.esaweb.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=672072&post=132872
Gary Talma didn’t expect to become a professional teacher – it’s just something he fell into.
Lucky him.
“I never thought of myself as being a teacher or an instructor,” he says, but after getting involved with NTS as an instructor, he never looked back. “It’s probably one of the best moves I’ve made in my career,” he says.
Talma, who has taught Certified Alarm/Security Technician – Level 1, Fire Alarm Installation Methods, Advanced Intrusion Systems, and Electronic Access Control, is also the Committee Chair for Training and Education for WIESA, the Wisconsin chartered chapter of ESA.
But to teach courses, Talma had to take vacation time from his day job. “The more I did the NTS training, the more fun I thought it would be to do this full-time.”
At the 2011 ESA Leadership Summit, Talma was named ESA/NTS Training Coordinator of the Year, which he credits for helping him into a new position teaching full-time as Senior Technical Training Specialist at ADT.
“I think [being named Coordinator of the Year] was a huge part” of getting the job, he says. “It just puts that so far above someone else when applying for a position.”
In his new position, Talma travels around the country, training dealers on all different products and equipment, helps develop new training courses for the install and service teams, and provides operational support.
“I can honestly say I enjoy what I do,” says Talma. “Before I took vacation time to teach, now I can do it full-time.”
Currently, he’s spending a lot of time focused on ADT’s Pulse system, as well as creating monthly safety classes for dealers. “Technicians are in an area where they can’t get complacent and safety has to be at the top of their heads at all time,” he says.
“We want our technicians to go to work safe and to go home safe.”
Thanks to his experience as an NTS instructor, Talma is able to tap a number of resources in his new position. “The wealth of knowledge from all the NTS instructors is great. You can call up anybody at ESA or NTS and ask them questions, and they know exactly what you’re talking about. The knowledge you get from the wealth of instructors is the best,” he says.
He’s still teaching NTS courses when he can, with a goal of teaching two to three times per year.
“The more education you get, the more product knowledge, the better you’ll be in the industry,” he says. “The small investment that you can give your technicians will make a huge impact – it will help out in the long-term.”
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