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Fire and Life Safety Systems Technician (Co-op option available)

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Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Location
Oshawa
School
School of Justice & Emergency Services (JES)
Length
Four semesters
OCAS Code
FLST
Next Intake
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Program Overview

The Fire and Life Safety Systems Technician program is designed to prepare you for career opportunities in the fire prevention industry by providing a curriculum that directly aligns with current employer demands – giving you an edge when it is time to enter the workforce. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the design and technical methodologies for various fire and life safety such as fire detection and suppression systems. Furthermore, students will acquire a strong understanding of life safety planning and skill requirements vital for immediate success.

This program is designed for individuals who enjoy challenging projects, which require the knowledge, practical skills and accepted practices used in the fire detection systems and life safety industries. You will also have two options to gain valuable skills in the workforce and will either complete a field placement or a co-operative education (co-op) experience. Completion of this two-year diploma program will prepare you for immediate service in both expanding sectors. Upon graduating, students are also qualified to apply for their Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) designation and C.Tech designation from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologist (OACETT).

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

Recommended

  • Grade 11 biology or Grade 12 chemistry (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Physics (C or U)

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Intakes and Availability

Date Domestic Availability International Availability
September 2020OpenClosed

Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,322 (CDN)

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Co-operative Education (co-op)

The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals. Similar to an academic course, work terms are a mandatory component to this form of experiential learning. 

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Introduction To The Fire Alarm Industry (ALRM 1301)
  • Introduction To Cad (CAD 1301)
  • Communications For Fire & Life Safety (COMM 1349)
  • Electricity I For Fire (ELEC 1331)
  • Mathematics For FLST I (MATH 1317)
  • Fire Dynamics & Life Safety (SAFT 1301)

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Alarm or alarm systems specialist
  • Alarm systems technician
  • Code consultant
  • Fire alarm designer
  • Fire alarm electronics technician
  • Fire alarm systems servicer
  • Fire equipment sales
  • Fire inspector
  • Fire investigator
  • Fire prevention officer
  • Fire protection systems consultant
  • Fire protection technician
  • Fire protectionist
  • Preventive maintenance technician
  • Project manager
  • Sprinkler designer

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Program Details

This program is designed for individuals who enjoy challenging projects, which require the knowledge, practical skills and accepted practices used in the fire alarm and life safety systems industries. Completion of this two-year diploma program will prepare you for immediate service in both expanding sectors.

Students will have two options to gain valuable skills in the workforce and will either complete a field placement or a co-operative education (co-op) experience. Students completing the field placement will participate in a 100 hour, unpaid work placement completed 2 days per week during semester 4. Students who qualify for the co-op experience will complete a four-month paid work experience in between first and second year of their program.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

  • A strong understanding of the building control systems, fire codes and standards used at the municipal, provincial and national levels
  • Close to 100 hours of placement experience with employers in the final semester, allowing for work on several different projects and the gaining of essential, hands-on skills
  • Critical thinking skills for the design of fire alarm and life safety systems equipment (e.g. sprinklers, suppression systems, elevators, strobe lights, building automation systems, etc.) using current codes, standards, regulations and laws
  • Testing, verifying, troubleshooting and maintenance of fire alarm and life safety systems including extensive laboratory experience in second year to gain relevant practical knowledge

As a graduate, you will be eligible to work toward certification by the Canadian Fire Alarm Association following one year of employment. Please visit, 

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

Recommended

  • Grade 11 biology or Grade 12 chemistry (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Physics (C or U)

Courses

Semester 1

  • Introduction To The Fire Alarm Industry (ALRM 1301)
  • Introduction To Cad (CAD 1301)
  • Communications For Fire & Life Safety (COMM 1349)
  • Electricity I For Fire (ELEC 1331)
  • Mathematics For FLST I (MATH 1317)
  • Fire Dynamics & Life Safety (SAFT 1301)

Semester 2

  • Introduction To Construction For Fire (CONS 2301)
  • Electricity II For Fire (ELEC 2331)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Mathematics For FLST II (MATH 2317)
  • Fire Protection & Suppression (PROT 2301)
  • Building Code For Fire (REGL 2301)
  • Fire And Safety Systems Lab 1 (SAFT 3301)

Semester 3

  • Cad II (CAD 3302)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Logic Programming (PROG 3311)
  • Fire Alarm Design (PROT 3301)
  • Fire & Life Safety Systems Lab II (SAFT 4301)

Semester 4

  • Ontario Fire Code (CODE 4301)
  • Field Placement (FWK 4316)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Plans Examination (PLAN 3301)
  • Fire And Critical Environments (PROG 4306)
  • Sprinkler Design (SPDE 4301)
  • Fire Alarm & Detection (SYST 3301)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES Domestic International
Tuition $2,722 $13,322
Compulsory Ancillary

$1,337

$1,812
Program Incidental $80 $80
Total Fees: $4,139 $15,214

Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Alarm or alarm systems specialist
  • Alarm systems technician
  • Code consultant
  • Fire alarm designer
  • Fire alarm electronics technician
  • Fire alarm systems servicer
  • Fire equipment sales
  • Fire inspector
  • Fire investigator
  • Fire prevention officer
  • Fire protection systems consultant
  • Fire protection technician
  • Fire protectionist
  • Preventive maintenance technician
  • Project manager
  • Sprinkler designer

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Alarm systems sales and marketing
  • Code consulting companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Engineering firms
  • Fire departments
  • Fire prevention services
  • Fire protection companies
  • Provincial or municipal governments

Field Placement

Students completing a field placement will participate in a 100-hour, unpaid work experience completed two days per week during the fourth semester. This will provide the opportunity to integrate theory with practice under the supervision of an industry professional.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – UOIT
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (General Business)- Davenport University

Please visit pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree

 

Co-operative education (co-op)

The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals. Similar to an academic course, work terms are a mandatory component to this form of experiential learning.

Students in the Fire and Life Safety Systems Technician program will be invited to apply to the co-op option during their first academic semester. Entrance to the co-op option is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive. Students who qualify for co-op will be eligible to complete a four-month, paid work term between the second and third academic semesters of their program.

Supports are available through the Co-op office to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, the Co-op office is in contact with co-op students and the employers during their work terms to help with any questions. Upon completing the work term, co-op students return to campus to complete their third and fourth academic semesters of the program before graduating.

Program sequence

Fall
(September to December)
Winter
(January to April)
Summer
(May to August)
Year 1 Academic semester 1 Academic semester 2 Co-op work term 1
Year 2 Academic semester 3 Academic semester 4

Courses

CO-OP Option

SEMESTER 1

  • Introduction To The Fire Alarm Industry (ALRM 1301)
  • Introduction To Cad (CAD 1301)
  • Communications For Fire & Life Safety (COMM 1349)
  • Electricity I For Fire (ELEC 1331)
  • Mathematics For FLST I (MATH 1317)
  • Fire Dynamic's & Life Safety (SAFT 1301)

SEMESTER 2

  • Introduction To Construction For Fire (CONS 2301)
  • Electricity II For Fire (ELEC 2331)
  • Co-op and Career Preparation (COOP 1000)
  • Mathematics For FLST II (MATH 2317)
  • Fire Protection & Suppression (PROT 2301)
  • Building Code For Fire (REGL 2301)
  • Fire And Safety Systems Lab 1 (SAFT 3301)

CO-OP WORK TERM

  • Co-op Work Term 1 (FLSC 1000)
    The co-op work term will provide students with work experience in the fire alarm and life safety systems industries. The co-op work term expands students’ learning environment to real work settings where they will be challenged to apply their academic knowledge and then return to campus with a deepened understanding of industry demands and required skills.

SEMESTER 3

  • Cad II (CAD 3302)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Logic Programming (PROG 3311)
  • Fire Alarm Design (PROT 3301)
  • Fire & Life Safety Systems Lab II (SAFT 4301)

SEMESTER 4

  • Ontario Fire Code (CODE 4301)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Plans Examination (PLAN 3301)
  • Fire And Critical Environments (PROG 4306)
  • Sprinkler Design (SPDE 4301)
  • Fire Alarm & Detection (SYST 3301)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Co-op administrative fee

Once transferred to the co-op option of a program, students will have a co-op administrative fee of $475 assessed to their accounts. The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to co-op students. These services are dedicated to support student success.

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