- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
An introductory course in electrical circuits and electronics for those intending to take further courses in fire protection inspection and testing. Topics include electrical safety, parallel and series circuits, AC and DC circuits, schematic diagrams, electrical measurement, and the Canadian Electrical Code. Focus is on requirements and measurement of electrical components related to inspection of fire protection equipment including wiring, power supplies, battery systems, relays, and sensing devices. Previous knowledge of electronics is not required. Theory is reinforced with hands-on practice.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$775.42 - $817.46 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Work safely with electrical equipment.
- 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 2015
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below are two offerings of FIRE 1050 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 83399
Dates
Jan 25 - Mar 22 Cancelled
- CRN 83399
- $775.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 - Mar 22 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:30 | Online |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Saturday, February 15th (Family Day Long Weekend). Please note: This is an instructor-led online course. For questions related to this course, please email us at soepts@bcit.ca and include your BCIT ID (if you have one). Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 92926
Dates
Feb 18 - Apr 10 Cancelled
- CRN 92926
- $775.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18 - Apr 10 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- For questions about this course, please contact Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca and include your BCIT ID (if you have one). Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are two offerings of FIRE 1050 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 64281
Dates
Apr 08 - May 29 Seats Available
- CRN 64281
- $775.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - May 29 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Michael Robinsmith
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No textbooks are required for this course; all materials are included in the online D2L shell. Please contact Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca for additional information. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
CRN 60305
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 04 Cancelled
- CRN 60305
- $817.46 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 04 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
9 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on April 21st – Easter Monday and May 19th - Victoria Day. Please contact Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca for additional information. No textbooks are required for this course, all materials are included in the online D2L shell. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.