Course details
Canadian Fire Alarm Association Electronics course. Pre-requisite for CFAA 5. This course covers basic electronic theory which includes electron flow, current flow, impedance, inductance, and capacitance. Rectification of A/C power, the theory and operation of charging circuits, batteries, voltage regulation and testing these systems will also be discussed. The lab exercises are 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 3 – TELC 1142
Prerequisite(s)
- TELC 1142 recommended.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$542.17
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of TELC 1143 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 87321
Duration
Wed Feb 15 - Wed Apr 05 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 87321
- $542.17
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15 - Apr 05 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 144 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$542.17
Important information
-
No class on Feb 20, 2023 (Family Day). If you're a fire alarm technician, the Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) requires you to complete a five-subject theory-based program of study. For further information or general inquiries about certification as a fire alarm technician, please contact CFAA at www.cfaa.ca or 1-800-529-0552. This course DOES NOT carry a wait list and early registration is highly recommended. Registration is processed FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. Please note that if course becomes full, check this website frequently to see if someone de-registers. 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.
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of TELC 1143 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 66702
Duration
Tue May 23 - Fri Jul 07 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 66702
- $542.17
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23 - Jul 07 | Tue, Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 221 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$542.17
Important information
-
If you're a fire alarm technician, the Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) requires you to complete a five-subject theory-based program of study. For further information or general inquiries about certification as a fire alarm technician, please contact CFAA at www.cfaa.ca or 1-800-529-0552. This course DOES NOT carry a wait list and early registration is highly recommended. Registration is processed FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. Please note that if course becomes full, check this website frequently to see if someone de-registers. Please sent your inquiries to BCIT_Electrical@bcit.ca
Status
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 2019
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