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Fire Prevention and Technology (Co-op option available) – NEW


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Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Location
Oshawa
OCAS Code
FPTY
Next Intake
September 2023
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Faculty
Faculty of Social & Community Services (SCS)
Length
Six semesters
Co-op
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Delivery
More than 50% of this program is delivered in-person. Learn more.
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Program Overview

This advanced diploma program offers students the opportunity to explore the science and art of fire protection and prevention – from detection and suppression, including prevention and enforcement. Utilizing state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and current industry software, students will prepare for a career in this rapidly growing and developing field. Students will work with experts in all areas of the fire and life safety industry and will gain the practical and theoretical skills to enforce the fire code, along with planning, designing, installing and maintaining current and leading-edge fire protection equipment.

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Admission Requirements

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

Recommended:

  • Grade 12 Chemistry (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Physics (C or U)

Tuition

Durham College is awaiting tuition approval from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Until that approval is granted, we can only provide estimated tuition.

  • Domestic students should plan for an annual (2 semester) fee of $3,183

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Fire Dynamics (CHEM 1109)
  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Auto CAD 1 (DESG 1108)
  • Electricity and Electronics for Fire Detection (ELEC 1115)
  • Math for Fire and Life Safety 1 (MATH 1117)
  • Principles Of Fire Prevention (PPOL 1101)

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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.

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Fire Prevention Officer
  • Public educator
  • Fire Investigator
  • Building Inspector
  • Systems Designer
  • Fire Alarm Technician
  • Sprinkler Technician
  • Project Manager
  • Sales
  • Risk and Crisis management
  • Fire and building code consultant
  • Fire investigator

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Program Details

Graduates of the program will be prepared to perform a variety of technical functions, complex engineering applications and apply practical knowledge in the enforcement and legislation of provincial and federal life safety codes. Graduates will have the opportunity to acquire a variety of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certifications in fire prevention and education, recognized in North America and approved by the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Produce engineered drawings of fire detection systems, water-based sprinkler systems and special hazard systems in accordance to applicable building and fire codes suitable for all major building occupancies and hazard types.
  2.  Interpret the National and Provincial building codes, fire codes and relevant standards to apply in the design, implementation, maintenance, inspection of fire detection and fire suppression systems.
  3. Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve fire and life safety protection systems utilizing proven methodologies and applicable tools.
  4. Review plans for all building classifications and types before, during and after construction to determine fire code compliance.
  5. Prepare an inspection report noting deficiencies, violations and recommendations for fire protection systems according to codes, policies and procedures of the jurisdiction.
  6. Prepare comprehensive fire and life safety plans and hazard surveys in accordance with applicable building codes, occupancy and hazard type.
  7. Work professionally, safely, and cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams to meet objectives for completing fire prevention and protection projects.
  8. Apply project management tools and techniques to oversee the execution for fire and life safety projects.
  9. Prepare and present the results of inspection reports to support legal proceedings and prosecution.
  10. Coordinate, design and implement fire and life safety educational activities by establishing priorities with community stakeholders.

Admission Requirements

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

Recommended:

  • 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 MyDC.

Semester 1

  • Fire Dynamics (CHEM 1109)
  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Auto CAD 1 (DESG 1108)
  • Electricity and Electronics for Fire Detection (ELEC 1115)
  • Math for Fire and Life Safety 1 (MATH 1117)
  • Principles Of Fire Prevention (PPOL 1101)

Semester 2

  • Building Construction for Fire (ARCH 1202)
  • Sprinkler Design 1 (DESG 1216)
  • AutoCAD 2 (DESG 1217)
  • Math for Fire and Life Safety 2 (MATH 1210)
  • Fire Detection and Alarm (SAFE 1202)
  • Fire Safety Systems Lab 1 (SAFE 1203)

Semester 3

  • Sprinkler Design 2 (DESG 2109)
  • Fire Alarm Design 1 (DESG 2110)
  • FNMI Elective (FNMI 0000)
  • Ontario Fire Code 1 (LAWW 2111)
  • Special Extinguishing Systems (SAFE 2102)
  • Fire Safety Systems Lab 2 (SAFE 2103)

Semester 4

  • Technical Report Writing (COMS 2200)
  • Sprinkler Design 3 (DESG 2213)
  • Fire Alarm Design 2 (DESG 2214)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Building Code 1 (LAWW 2210)
  • Project Management for Fire and Life Safety (PJMT 2204)

Semester 5

  • Hazardous Materials (CHEM 3102)
  • Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 (EDUC 3100)
  • Fire Inspector 1 (LAWW 3109)
  • Legislation (LAWW 3110)
  • Ontario Fire Code 2 (LAWW 3111)
  • Courtroom Procedures (LAWW 3112)
  • Fire Safety Systems Lab 3 (SAFE 3100)

Semester 6

  • Fire and Life Safety Educator 2 (EDUC 3200)
  • Ontario Fire Code 3 (LAWW 3205)
  • Fire Inspector 2 (LAWW 3206)
  • Plans Examination (LAWW 3207)
  • Building Code 2 (LAWW 3208)
  • Fire and Explosion Investigation (PHYS 3200)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2023-2024 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

Course delivery

More than 50% of this program is delivered in-person.

The rest of the coursework will be delivered using hybrid, flexible or online formats. Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

In-person:
Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Flexible:
Course is taught in one of DC’s technology-enabled learning classrooms and online at the same time. Students can choose to attend in-person or online.
Hybrid:
Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Online:
Fully remote course delivery.

Costs

Durham College is awaiting tuition approval from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Until that approval is granted, we can only provide estimated tuition.
  • Domestic students should plan for an annual (2 semester) fee of $3,183
YEAR ONE FEES Domestic
Tuition $3,183
Compulsory Ancillary $1,405
Program Incidental
Total Fees: $4,588

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Fire Prevention Officer
  • Public educator
  • Fire Investigator
  • Building Inspector
  • Systems Designer
  • Fire Alarm Technician
  • Sprinkler Technician
  • Project Manager
  • Sales
  • Risk and Crisis management
  • Fire and building code consultant
  • Fire investigator

WHERE YOU COULD WORK

  • Fire departments
  • Insurance companies
  • Consulting firms
  • Fire protection firms
  • Fire prevention firms
  • Provincial, municipal or federal governments
  • Military
  • Regulatory code consulting companies
  • Property and asset management
  • Private sector
  • Risk and Crisis firms
  • Asset management
  • Property management

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Please visit our 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.

Students in the Fire Prevention and Technology Advanced Diploma program will be invited to apply to the co-op option during their second academic semester. Entrance to the co-op option is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive.  Students enrolled in the co-op option are required to complete a four-month, paid work term between the fourth and fifth semesters of their program.

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

Program sequence

SEPTEMBER INTAKE:

Fall
(September to December)
Winter
(January to April)
Summer
(May to August)
Year 1 Academic semester 1 Academic semester 2 Summer break
Year 2 Academic semester 3 Academic semester 4 Co-op work term 1
Year 3 Academic semester 5 Academic semester 6

 

Courses

CO-OP OPTION

SEMESTER 1

  • Principles of Fire Prevention
  • AutoCAD 1
  • Electricity and Electronics for Fire Detection
  • Math for Fire and Life Safety 1
  • Fire Dynamics
  • Communication Foundations

SEMESTER 2

  • Building Construction for Fire
  • Sprinkler Design 1
  • Math for Fire and Life Safety 2
  • Fire Detection and Alarm
  • AutoCAD 2
  • Fire Safety Systems Lab 1

SEMESTER 3

  • Sprinkler Design 2
  • Ontario Fire Code 1
  • Fire Alarm Design 1
  • Special Extinguishing Systems
  • Fire Safety Systems Lab 2
  • Co-op and Career Preparation
  • General Education Elective

SEMESTER 4

  • Sprinkler Design 3
  • Fire Alarm Design 2
  • Project Management for Fire and Life Safety
  • Building Code 1
  • Technical Report Writing
  • General Education Elective
  • General Education Elective

CO-OP WORK TERM

Co-op Work Term 1 (FPTC 1000)

The co-op experience provides the opportunity for students to consolidate their professional knowledge and skills in a practice setting. The work term will provide students with work experience in the fire prevention industry. The work term expands students’ learning environment to real work settings where they will be challenged to apply their academic knowledge and practical skills. Students will be assessed on performance and ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, professional standards, and ethics.

SEMESTER 5

  • Fire Inspector 1
  • Legislation
  • Ontario Fire Code 2
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Courtroom Procedures
  • Fire and Life Safety Educator 1
  • Fire Safety Systems Lab 3

SEMESTER 6

  • Ontario Fire Code 3
  • Fire Inspector 2
  • Plans Examination
  • Fire and Life Safety Educator 2
  • Fire and Explosion Investigation
  • Building Code 2

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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