Fire Protection Engineering Technician

Program Description

Discover a global career in the fire industry. Be a leader in developing and implementing design and business solutions for the fire industry.

Seneca’s Fire Protection programs are a North American benchmark in providing a comprehensive fire protection education combining the best aspects of both prevention and fire suppression.

As a student of FPN, you’ll work with state-of-the-art equipment under the guidance of fire protection professors and industry practitioners in the fire sciences labs.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
• Grade 12 Mathematics*: MCT4(C) Mathematics for College Technology (recommended grade 60% or over) or Grade 12 (U) Mathematics, MHF4(U) (Advanced Functions) or MCV4(U) (Calculus and Vectors)

* Seneca may also consider applicants with good grades in MAP4(C) or MCR3(U).

Note: All applicants who are offered admission to programs in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Technology will have an English and Mathematics skills assessment. The assessments are used for academic placement in English and Mathematics courses that are appropriate to the student’s skill level. In the event a preparatory course is required before enrolling in the standard semester one English or Mathematics, students will automatically be timetabled into the appropriate preparatory course.

Applicant Selection:

• Applicant grades in pre-requisite subjects (or their equivalents) may be used as a basis for the selection of candidates.

The Importance of Learning Skills:
Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills. Seminars, workshops and tutoring are available at Seneca's Learning Centres.

Your Career

Earn your Fire Protection Engineering Technician diploma and work in the growing fields of fire protection, fire alarm inspection and advanced fire protection. You’ll learn the latest fire protection software and benefit from sophisticated design training with aspects of fire suppression practice. In four semesters you’ll be prepared to succeed in a wide range of fulfilling careers. For more information, please visit fireprotection.senecac.on.ca

Fire Fighter Training

Graduates can enter directly into the Pre-Service Firefighter program.

Areas of Study

This program prepares you for a field of abundant global career opportunities. Your studies will include major areas such as the design and installation of fire protection systems, leading edge computer software systems, sprinkler and alarm processes.

Technology Program

The Technician (2-year) and Technologist (3-year) programs have a common first semester. Students may switch to the Technologist (3-year) program after semester one.

Affiliations and Associations

• Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
• Canadian Fire Alarm Association
• Canadian Fire Safety Association
• Industrial Fire Prevention Association
• National Fire Protection Association
• Ontario Industrial Fire Protection Association
• Society of Fire Protection Engineers

Fast Track into Semester Three

If you have prior post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or other related technology disciplines you may qualify to FAST TRACK your studies through direct entry into the second year of this program. The granting of credits beyond semester two is possible in exceptional cases. FAST TRACK entry may, at the discretion of the department, be offered to partially qualified candidates, in conjunction with requirements to complete additional subjects from semesters one or two.

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject (from any category) for which EAC150 is a pre-requisite.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following post-secondary institution(s):

Ontario

U.S.

Curriculum

Professional Option Streams:

Students entering the third semester can choose from one of the two streams: Fire Industry or Pre-Service Fire Fighter. For more information, please contact the program co-ordinator.

Fire Industry Stream:

Note: Please refer to the Professional Options tab on this page for a complete listing of options.

Professional Options

Note: Professional option subjects not having a minimum number of students enrolled may be cancelled at the discretion of the School. Not all professional options are offered every semester.

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