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FIRST Certification

Course Overview

The F.I.R.S.T. training course is designed for technicians who will be repairing, inspecting and testing MSA fixed gas and flame detection instruments.

Those who should attend are individuals who have been selected by their organization to become certified to repair MSA fixed instruments. Selected individuals will need to be employed by an MSA Representative Organization or by an end user organization that wishes to self-maintain a significant installation of MSA equipment. Portable Instrument Training – Course No. ZT-CUPORTINST.

Topics Discussed

  • Theory of operation for MSA fixed instruments
  • Disassembly, re-assembly and configuration process
  • Calibration and functional test procedures
  • Upgrade procedures
  • Performing troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures