Associates Degree
The Academy's Associate Degree is awarded by Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois.
This is a two year degree program that includes SST courses, general education and Computer Aided Drafting courses. To view the curriculum please see below. The Engineering Science and Technologies Program Manager will handle your counseling advising for the Sprinkler Systems Technology Program. This Associates Degree can also be transferred into a Bachelors Degree program.
If you would like more information please contact the Engineering, Science, and Technology Department at est@parkland.edu or 217-373-3838.
Program Code: ESST AAS
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Minimum graduation requirement – 69 credit hours
The Sprinkler System Technology program prepares students for careers involving the layout and detailing of automatic sprinkling systems which must meet existing and proposed code and statutory requirements. Topics covered include physical sciences, advanced hydraulics, applicable codes and standards, and contract administration.
This is a selective admissions program. Students must apply to both Parkland College and the Academy of Fire Sprinkler Technology. For more information, please call the Engineering Science and Technologies department at 217/373-3838.
You can find SST Required Program Courses in the 2010-2011 Parkland College Catalog on page 143.
Required Program Courses (53 hours) Cr. Hrs.
| Course | Cr. Hrs. |
| SST 111 Introduction to Fire Protection Engineering Technology | 2 |
| SST 112 Occupational Safety and Health | 1 |
| SST 113 Codes, Standards, and Specifications | 2 |
| SST 114 Types of Construction | 2 |
| SST 115 Spacing and Locations of Fire Sprinklers I | 3 |
| SST 116 Systems Materials, Hangers, and Attachments | 2 |
| SST 117 CAD for Sprinkler Technicians | 3 |
| SST 118 Water Supplies | 2 |
| SST 135 Spacing and Location of Fire Sprinklers II | 3 |
| SST 137 Fire Sprinkler Industry Software | 3 |
| SST 131 Hydraulic Calculations I | 3 |
| SST 211 Pumps and Tanks | 3 |
| SST 212 Standpipe Systems | 3 |
| SST 213 Stocklisting for Fire Sprinkler Technicians | 2 |
| SST 214 Hydraulic Calculations II | 2 |
| SST 215 Spacing and Location of Fire Sprinklers III | 3 |
| SST 216 Protecting Storage Occupancies | 4 |
| SST 217 Hydraulic Calculations III | 4 |
| CAD 124 Introduction to AutoCAD | 3 |
| FST 111 Introduction to the Fire Service | 3 |
Required General Education Core Courses (16 hours)
| Course | Cr. Hrs. |
| ENG 101 Composition I | 3 |
| SPE 101 Introductory Speech Communication or SPE 200 Principles of Group Discussion | 3 |
| MAT134 Technical Mathematics I or MAT 124 College Algebra | 4 |
| HIS145 History of the Labor Movement | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science elective | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 69