Course details
Canadian Fire Alarm Association Basic Electricity course. (Pre-requisite for CFAA 5) This course covers basic electrical theory and practices. The theory includes Ohm's Law, Kirchoffs Law, magnetism, energy generation and the dangers of higher A/C voltages. This course then focuses on a greater understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code. There are a number of hands on lab exercises designed to reinforce the theory taught in class. Accepted by ASTTBC as the Electrical requirement for the Registered Fire Protection Technician stamp when combined with CFAA 4 – TELC 1143
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$503.42 - $514.30 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of TELC 1142 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 66701
Duration
Sat Apr 22 - Sat Jun 03 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 66701
- $503.42
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22 - Jun 03 | Sat | 08:00 - 15:30 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$503.42
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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No class May 20, 2023 (Victoria Day weekend). Classes will be synchronous online delivery where students are required to log in and attend the virtual lectures and provide real-time interaction with the instructor. Text book required - CFAA 3 Electrical for Fire Alarm – available at the BCIT bookstore. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. In the event of cancellation, students will received notice three business days prior to the course start. Ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. Please sent your inquiries to BCIT_Electrical@bcit.ca
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of TELC 1142 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 45948
Duration
Sat Sep 16 - Sat Nov 04 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 45948
- $514.30
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 - Nov 04 | Sat | 08:00 - 15:30 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$514.30
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
No class on Sep 30 and Oct 7, 2023. Classes will be synchronous online delivery where students are required to log in and attend the virtual lectures and provide real-time interaction with the instructor. Text book required - CFAA 3 Electrical for Fire Alarm – available at the BCIT bookstore. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. In the event of cancellation, students will be notified. Ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. Please sent your inquiries to BCIT_Electrical@bcit.ca
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Basic Electricity for Fire Alarm Inspection
- Describe the characteristics of electrical and electronic devices used in fire protection systems.
- Describe how the Canadian Electrical Code applies to fire protection systems.
- Interpret labelling on electrical components.
- Read electrical schematic drawings.
- Test basic electrical and electronic devices used in fire protection systems.
- Calculate current, voltage, and power in series, parallel, and series-parallel DC circuits.
- Measure voltage, current and resistance in electrical circuits.
- Locate faults in basic series, parallel and series-parallel DC circuits.
Effective as of Fall 2019
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