Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training in Ottawa Canada | Centennial College
Centennial College
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
29,365
(c. USD21,053.5)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program equips students with core competencies that align with Fire Services' hiring criteria for operational firefighter roles. These essential qualifications will position you as a strong candidate in the job market.
Centennial College's School of Community and Health Studies administers the standardized Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training graduate certificate program, following Ontario's established guidelines. This curriculum was developed in collaboration with the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM), ensuring it meets provincial standards.
This intensive one-year college program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, cultivating expertise in dynamic fields including fire suppression, emergency rescue, and environmental conservation. Progress Campus hosts the academic components taught by veteran fire service professionals, while practical training occurs at Ajax Fire Services' facilities. The Emergency Patient Care EMR course leverages Morningside Campus's advanced medical laboratory resources.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
Grade 11 Mathemathics (C, M, or U) or Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M, or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Grade 11 (C or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) One Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Exercise Science), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College Science Skills Assessment for Admission
TOEFL- 550 Paper-based 80plus minimums of 20 for the Internet-based test
CAEL- CE and CAEL- Online - Overall 60
Michigan English Test (MET)- 56-57
IELTS Academic - 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - 51plus
Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
Grade 11 Mathemathics (C, M, or U) or Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M, or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Grade 11 (C or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) One Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Exercise Science), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College Science Skills Assessment for Admission
TOEFL- 550 Paper-based 80plus minimums of 20 for the Internet-based test
CAEL- CE and CAEL- Online - Overall 60
Michigan English Test (MET)- 56-57
IELTS Academic - 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - 51plus
Tuition
CAD
29,365