Ontario College Certificate in Fire Safety Systems

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 a Fire Alarm Technician who will ensure that others are adequately protected in a fire emergency. Become part of the solution to saving lives and property in Canada. 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 the 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.

OSSD (with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream), or equivalent, or mature applicant. Students who do not have a high school diploma may wish to consider taking the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) grade 12 Equivalency Certificate.