Craig,
In order to define the differences between the two certifications we
need to see where the certifications were developed and who was behind
the development of the certifications:
* NICET stands for National Institute for Certification in
Engineering Technologies and is a not for profit
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-profit_organization> division of the
NSPE (National Society of Professional Engineers to create a nationally
recognized certification for engineering technicians in a wide variety
of engineering fields of practice..
* The CFSE certification program was started in the early 1970's
by the Philadelphia's "Benjamin Franklin Chapter" of NFPA to offer a
professional certification. The purpose of the certification was to
document and recognize an individual's knowledge of fire protection
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_protection> , fire prevention
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_prevention> , and fire safety
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_safety> for various personal with
responsibilities in the fields previously noted, the individuals worked
in various fields such and property loss control consultants in the
insurance industry, hospital fire marshals and related fire safety
personal, commercial and industrial facility staff and management
responsible for fire safety and fire protection and prevention programs
and systems and various other individuals.
NICET is involved with detail design and testing of engineering
technicians and is a non-profit division of the National Society of
Professional Engineers, while CFPS is more of a general test of an
individual's knowledge of fire protection
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_protection> , fire prevention
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_prevention> , and fire safety
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_safety> not detailed system design
information.
Hope this helps!
Have a fire safe day!
Regards
Jim
Davidson Associates
Fire Protection Engineering
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I have some management types confused on these certifications and what
they represent in the industry.
Does anyone have any info that spells out the differences between these
two programs?
I'm not looking for a debate of value here. I need an outside party's
opinion and evaluation.
My opinion doesn't count of course, I'm prejudiced. J
Craig L. Prahl
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