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About Fire Safety Systems in Fanshawe College

One of the most important questions to ask about a home is how safe will people be if a fire breaks out? After completing the Fire Safety Systems certificate program, you can be one of the people who will ensure that others are properly protected in the event of a fire.

As a fire alarm technician student, you'll be given training in the skills required to perform a variety of 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 homeowners in our fire safety course. Additionally, you'll be provided with the hands-on experience and fire safety training to make sure that homeowners have fire detection devices that are properly installed. The Applied Fire Safety Practices course will give you an opportunity to demonstrate the skills you've learned in a workplace environment. 

People want to feel safe in their homes, and it can be your job to help them feel that way with the Fire Safety Systems course.

After Graduation:

The Fire Safety Program can prepare you for a career as a Fire Alarm Technician, Fire Systems Specialist, or Field technical report worker for a school, hospital, contractor, and more.

Career Opportunities

A career in the Fire Safety Industry could include: Fire Alarm Technicians, Fire Systems Specialists, Sales or Field Technical Support Services for fire alarm contractors, manufacturers, wholesalers, hospitals, schools and more.

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

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