Level I: The candidates for NICET certification at Level I in In-Building Public Safety Communications should have the knowledge, experience, and basic skills needed to work in the industry. Under the direct supervision of a qualified technician, they apply fundamental radio frequency knowledge to install passive and active equipment per system design and manufacturer specifications. Level I technicians have at least 6 months of experience in in-building public safety communications.
Level II: The candidates for NICET certification at Level II in In-Building Public Safety Communications should have the knowledge, experience, and intermediate skills needed to work in the industry. Under limited supervision, they utilize radio frequency principles and equipment to conduct initial surveys, install, commission, and maintain in-building public safety communications. They are responsible for ensuring system evaluation, quality, acceptance, and complete documentation. Level II technicians have at least 2 years of experience in in-building public safety communications.
Level III: The candidates for NICET certification at Level III in In-Building Public Safety Communications should have the knowledge, experience, and advanced skills needed to work in the industry. Working independently, they utilize radio frequency principles and equipment to interpret and evaluate surveys, layout, and manage in-building public safety communication systems. They are responsible for ensuring system evaluation, quality, acceptance, and complete documentation. Level III technicians have at least 5 years of experience in in-building public safety communications.
Design: The candidates for NICET certification in the Design of In-Building Public Safety Communications should have the knowledge, experience, and advanced skills needed to work in the industry. Working independently, they apply drafting skills and radio frequency theory to prepare plans for in-building public safety communications using project specifications, documents, and site survey data and design tools. Design technicians have at least 2 years of experience in the design of in-building public safety communications.