School: Seneca College
Program:Fire Protection Engineering Technician
Program | Fire Protection Engineering Technician | Faculty | Law, Public Administration & Public Safety Programs |
Credential | Diploma | Duration | 2 Years |
Starting Month | Fall, Winter | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Seneca’s Fire Protection Engineering Technician (FPN) program is a North American benchmark in providing a comprehensive fire prevention education. As an FPN student, you’ll work with state-of-the-art equipment under the guidance of fire protection professors and industry practitioners in the fire sciences labs.
This program prepares you for abundant opportunities in local and international fields. Your studies will provide general knowledge in the major areas of fire protection including alarms, sprinklers and the governing codes and standards. The focus of the FPN program is on fire alarm systems and graduates will be comfortable working with, and troubleshooting these, systems.
Admission Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U) or Grade 11 Mathematics: MCR3(U)
OR Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with the above prerequisite course(s), their equivalent(s) or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credits.
Tuition Fees:
Campus | Newnham | |||||
Tuition | 6,410.50 | |||||
Alumni Fee | 7.25 | |||||
Convocation Fee* | 50.00 | |||||
Health Insurance** | 783.97 | |||||
Health and Wellness Fee | 5.00 | |||||
Seneca Student Federation Fee | 56.50 | |||||
Student Athletic Fee | 50.60 | |||||
Student Build Fund | 50.00 | |||||
Student Bursary Levy | 3.00 | |||||
Student Life Fee | 5.00 | |||||
Student Sport Build Fee | 50.00 | |||||
Student Support Fee | 30.00 | |||||
Technology Fee | 120.00 | |||||
Total Fees Due (first semester in academic year) | $7,621.82 | |||||
Book & Supply Costs | ||||||
Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | ||
Total per Semester | 50.00 | 540.00 | 520.00 | 500.00 | ||
Career:
Earn your Fire Protection Engineering Technician (FPN) diploma and work in the continuously growing field of fire alarm inspection and design. You'll learn the latest techniques and knowledge to be successful in the fire alarm industry. The program is recognized by the Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) and graduates can meet academic certification requirements and also receive three months work experience (visit cfaa.ca for certification requirements and FAQ). This program has strong ties with the leading employers in the fire alarm industry.
Credits Transfer:
Location | University/College | Degrees Available |
Toronto | York University | Any relevant degree or major |
U.S. | Davenport University | BBA – General Business |
Link to Seneca College Official Website
http://www.senecacollege.ca/fulltime/FPN.html