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

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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  • CO-OP
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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 comprehensive knowledge of fire prevention and associated legalities that shape the fire and life safety industry. Furthermore, you will acquire a strong understanding of fire safety planning and the design of fire protection systems such as fire alarm systems, water-based sprinkler systems and special hazard systems..

This program is designed for individuals who enjoy challenging projects, which require the knowledge, practical skills and accepted practices used in the fire prevention and life safety industry. 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).

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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Tuition

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

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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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Fire protection
Fire protection
Fire detection
Fire detection
Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention

Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

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Intakes and Availability

Date Domestic Availability International Availability
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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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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Systems programmer
  • Insurance auditor for fire safety
  • Risk and crisis management
  • Fire safety plan developer
  • Fire inspector
  • Extinguisher technician
  • Fire alarm designer
  • Sprinkler systems designer
  • Special hazards designer
  • Fire alarm technician
  • Code consultant
  • Fire equipment sales
  • Fire prevention officer
  • Fire protection systems consultant
  • Sprinkler fitter
  • 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 prevention and life safety industry. 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 420-hour paid work experience in between first and second year of their program.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

  • A strong understanding of Building Code, Fire Code, NFPA, ULC.
  • 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 and implementation of fire detection systems, water-based sprinkler systems, special hazard systems, and associated codes and standards.
  • Students will learn from leading fire safety experts in a state-of-the-art fire safety lab having access to the latest technologies related to fire and life safety..

Upon graduation, students will have obtained the requirements for earning their CFAA (Canadian Fire Alarm Association) credential and a C.TECH designation from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Design, interpret, problem-solve and modify technical projects related to fire protection.
  2. Apply knowledge of, identify, answer questions, and adhere to relevant laws, policies, procedures, and regulations of municipal, provincial and federal levels of governments of various building constructions, occupancies, and assemblies.
  3. Recognize, interpret, and effectively comply with, engineered drawings, specifications, programs, service manuals, and installation schematics in order to classify and evaluate safety hazards.
  4. Contribute to the design, installation, inspection, and the maintenance of fire protection and suppression devices using quality control processes in compliance with relevant law, policies, regulations, and ethical principles.
  5. Analyze, anticipate, diagnose and troubleshoot electrical –based devices towards the design and approval of plans.
  6. Conduct an inspection and provide advice on compliance using relevant codes and ordinances, and report the results using prescribed procedures.
  7. Conduct tests of water supplies, fire detection, fire suppression and other life safety systems.
  8. Commission fire safety equipment and systems.
  9. Prepare comprehensive reports suitable for insurance risk analysis and hazard evaluation by those concerned with property protection and life safety.
  10. Apply relevant occupational health and safety regulations, legislation, policies and procedures, ethical principles and professional conduct in various workplaces.

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

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyCampus.

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. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2020-21 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes. Students should refer to their timetable for the most up-to-date course information.

Costs

This program contains a co-op option. Click here for information on program costs for co-op students.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Systems programmer
  • Insurance auditor for fire safety
  • Risk and crisis management
  • Fire safety plan developer
  • Fire inspector
  • Extinguisher technician
  • Fire alarm designer
  • Sprinkler systems designer
  • Special hazards designer
  • Fire alarm technician
  • Code consultant
  • Fire equipment sales
  • Fire prevention officer
  • Fire protection systems consultant
  • Sprinkler fitter
  • Project manager
  • Sprinkler designer

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Consulting firms
  • Insurance companies
  • Military
  • Municipal, provincial or federal government
  • Hospitals
  • Private sector
  • 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

 

Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk  or the school office.

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 this program, students will have a co-op administrative fee of $475 assessed to their accounts during the academic semester(s) prior to scheduled work term(s). 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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