College Certificate in Fire Safety Systems
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 4,378 *
Application deadline
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* total fee for Canadian students. $16,278.64 for international students
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Introduction
Fires can happen anytime, anywhere, with devastating consequences. Fire safety systems are the first line of defense for lives and property in the event of a fire. Fire Safety Systems is a one-year college certificate program that provides training for students to be employable as Fire Alarm Technicians who will ensure that others are adequately protected in a fire emergency. Become part of the solution to saving lives and property in Canada.
Your Learning Experience
One of the most critical questions about any property – from a school to a factory to an apartment building is how safe will people be if a fire breaks out. After completing the Fire Safety Systems certificate program, you can be the person to ensure that others are adequately protected in the event of a fire.
As a fire alarm technician student, you’ll be given training in the skills required to perform various technical functions, including assessing and maintenance of fire alarm and sprinkler problems. You’ll learn the ins and outs of the codes, legislations, and standards that protect property owners.
Additionally, you’ll be provided with hands-on experience and fire safety training to ensure that property owners have fire detection devices that are correctly installed. Finally, the Applied Fire Safety Practices course will allow you to demonstrate the skills you’ve learned in a workplace environment.
The public wants to know they are safe when they are in buildings, and it can be your job to help them feel that way with the Fire Safety Systems Program
This program is recognized by the Canadian Fire Alarm Association. Upon completing this program, you will qualify as a CFAA Registered Trainee Fire Alarm Technician.
As a student, you’ll be given the knowledge and training in the skills required to understand how fire alarm systems monitor and control other building systems, sprinklers, and HVAC. The program also provides training in the skills required to perform various technical functions involving the assessing and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Graduates will be able to assist in providing required verification inspections of new systems, yearly required inspections of all existing systems, and miscellaneous trouble calls of many varied causes.
Additionally, you will learn the detailed requirements of codes, legislation, and standards designed to offer an ever-increasing level of life safety. The combination of basic electrical & electronic knowledge, specific fire alarm-related theory, hands-on understanding of sprinkler systems, and practical work experience will increase the level of competence in the industry.
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Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to :
- Assess the functionality of fire alarm systems
- Assess and maintain basic life safety electronics
- Assess and maintain basic life safety electrical systems
- Write technical reports to industry standards
- Assess a structure to determine if all relevant fire codes, legislation, and standards are met
- Describe extinguishing methods for special hazards
- Describe the basic components of water-based sprinkler systems
- Install, verify, and test a variety of fire alarm systems
- Troubleshoot issues in a variety of fire alarm and sprinkler equipment
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- SYST-1024 ---- Fire Detection and Alarms-Introduction
- SYST-1025 ---- Codes, Legislation, and Standards 1
- SYST-1026 ---- Fire Sprinkler Systems-Introduction
- ELNC-1111 ---- Life Safety Systems Electronics 1
- ELEC-1138 ---- Basic Electricity
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- ELNC-3038 ---- Life Safety Systems Electronics 2
- SYST-3003 ---- Codes, Legislation, and Standards 2
- DRAF-1062 ---- Prints and Install. Methods-Fire Alarms
- SYST-1027 ---- Fire Detection Systems
- COMM-1121 ---- Technical Report Writing
- SYST-1028 ---- Applied Fire Safety Practices
- FLDP-5026 ---- Fire Technician Field Placement
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 8 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program.
Career Opportunities
The extensive hands-on experience you receive will prepare you for the complex building life safety systems you will be working on, ensuring their proper installation and operation. In addition, during your lab time, you will experience a workplace environment demonstrating the fire alarm technical skills you have been taught. The Fire Safety Systems Program will prepare you for a career working for fire alarm contractors, manufacturers, wholesalers, electrical power plants, hospitals, schools, and other organizations in the fire safety industry.
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Fire Safety Systems program:
Fire Sprinkler Designer
Design, install, inspect, service, and maintain fire sprinkler equipment in commercial and community facilities.
Fire Alarm Sales Consultant
Lead fire alarm sales and customer service support throughout an assigned geographic region.
Fire Alarm Technician
Inspect, monitor, service, and maintain fire alarm systems as required by law.
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