Seats Are Filling Up FAST

Mark your calendar! Registration is now open for Fence Contractor Business School (FCBS), Fence Installation School (FIS) and Gate Automation Designer School (GADS).

Due to safety and health guidelines, space is VERY limited for these events. Early registration is highly recommended. 

Fence Contractor Business School (FCBS)
Dallas, Texas // April 11-17, 2021

Fence Contractor Business School is one of AFA’s newest schools, which debuted to the industry in 2018. Attendees are taught, in an intensive one-week classroom format, the business of the fence contracting industry. The school is targeted toward the next generation of fence contractor professionals, or those who are currently in the fence business and plan to take on an ownership or top management role in the near- or long-term future. These students will learn the business side of the operation and gain valuable education on topics that will benefit them for a lifetime.

What will it cover?

• Marketing, Advertising and Sales
• Estimating and Bidding
• Insurance and Legal Issues
• Accounting and Corporate Structure
• OSHA Compliance and Safety Management
• UL 325 and ASTM F2200

Learn More About Attending FCBS Here.
Interested in becoming a sponsor for FCBS? Click here to see our available sponsorship opportunities.

Fence Installation School (FIS)
Wadsworth, Ohio // April 22-23, 2021

This course is ideal for new hires and installers with less than two years’ experience, although it is open to fence professionals of all levels.

The course is also effective training for individuals in industry support roles, such as inside and outside manufacturer sales representatives with no previous fence installation experience.

What will it cover?

AFA University On The Road offers an abbreviated version of Fence Installation School (FIS) covering two of the five fence disciplines. This 2-day, intensive course includes classroom work and hands on installation training.

On The Road FIS in Wadsworth, OH will cover these two fence disciplines:

• Chain Link
• Ornamental Metal

Classroom training is provided on Core Topics of importance to all fence installers. The subjects covered during the week are:

• Personal Safety 
• Equipment and Tools
• Truck/Trailer Safety and Loading
• Introduction to Blueprint Reading
• Site Reading and Layout
• Introduction to Fence Welding
• Post Hole Digging
• Concrete Mixing
• Post Setting
• Resources and References

Learn More About Attending FIS Here.
Interested in becoming a sponsor for FIS? Click here to see our available sponsorship opportunities.

Gate Automation Designer School (GADS)
Wadsworth, Ohio // April 22-23, 2021

This school is for individuals who design automated vehicular gate systems for either residential or commercial customers.
It is also recommended for sales professionals in the automated gate industry.

What will it cover?

• UL 325 for automated gate systems
• ASTM F2200 and an Introduction to M.U.T.C.D. – Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Types of Gates 
• Types of Gate Operators
• Introduction to Electrical Wiring
• Access Control Devices
• Vehicular Detection Systems
• Failure Options
• High Security Applications
• Site Considerations

Learn More About Attending GADS Here.
Interested in becoming a sponsor for GADS? Click here to see our available sponsorship opportunties.

Can I Earn a Certification?
The Accreditation and Certification Institute will offer certification testing in person at the conclusion of each school. Certifications are independent from the schools and require a separate application. Applications for the Certified Gate Automation Designer, Certified Gate Automation Technician, and Certified Fence Contractor programs can be downloaded at https://acieducation.org and submitted to info@acieducation.org. For questions about certifications or testing, please contact Sara Surprenant (info@acieducation.org or 734-635-8184).