About Fire Inspection And Fire Safety Education in Fanshawe College
Fires can happen anytime, anywhere, with devastating outcomes. The Fire Inspection and Fire Safety Education program is the first of its kind in Canada and will provide you with vital training to protect people and properties from catastrophic fires before they start.
In this six semester, three-year advanced diploma program, you'll learn about everything from enforcement to education in your fire inspector training. As the basis for all fire prevention activities, education is key. On your journey to achieving your fire inspector certification, you'll gain an understanding of the growing role of fire prevention within the public and private sectors of the fire service industry in our fire prevention course.
With a foundation in fire science and fire mathematics, you'll study a comprehensive range of relevant codes and legislation, such as the Ontario Fire Code, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, the Ontario Building Code and the Building Code Act. The fire prevention course also includes a mentorship to expose students to a variety of fire service environments.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fire Inspection and Fire Safety Education program are prepared to enter the public sector fire service as fire inspectors, plan examiners, fire educators and public information officers. Graduates are also prepared to enter the private sector in a variety of inspection and prevention roles.
Public Sector:
- Fire Prevention Officer
- Fire Inspector
- Public Fire Safety Educator
- Public Information Officer
Private Sector:
- Property Management
- Asset Management
- Certification/Testing Industry
- Private Life Safety
- Insurance Industry
- Engineering/Technical Industry
With the Fire Inspection and Fire Safety Education program, you will graduate as a leader in fire service and our community.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
- All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
- Final minimum average of 65.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 5.5 - 7.0 with no score less than 5.0 - 6.5 in reading and listening and a score of 7.0 in writing and speaking, with test results within the last two years
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence.
TOEFL iBT :Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 60 - 100for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
PTE: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 40 - 65, with test results within the last two years
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Fanshawe College Tuition fee/Cost of Attendance
To provide prospective students an indication of the minimal account balance required before applying for admission to Fanshawe College, the anticipated cost of expenditures is as follows:
Tuition fee
The cost of tuition varies depending on the length and difficulty level of each programme offered at Fanshawe College. However, the average anticipated cost is as follows:
International Applicants: 2,135 to 12,450 USD.
Domestic Applicants: 1,035 to 4,590 USD.
Other Expenses including textbooks, housing, food, entertainment, among others: 7,600 to 9,120 USD.8
