Distance Learning: Correspondence Courses Correspondence
commissioner for oaths, or similar office holder, who is not associated with the training. (Instructors cannot be proctors or evaluators).
Our correspondence service allows individuals the option to pursue training on their own. Students are responsible for scheduling and arranging for a qualified proctor to oversee their examinations.
• Sign applicable agreements acknowledging their intention to comply with the testing procedures and regulation.
How to Apply
• Be someone who has had no part in instructing the course.
• Complete the Correspondence Application form, found at lc-etc.ca in the Distance Training tab.
• Not have any personal or familial relationship with the course instructor or students.
• Ensure the application form is complete. Applications that do not include complete course application information or course fees will not be processed.
Correspondence Information For more information about correspondence courses contact Distance Learning at 780.581.2054 or toll-free at 1.800.661.6490 ext. 2054 or email dlearnfire@lakelandcollege.ca.
• E-mail the application to dlearn@lakelandcollege.ca or fax it to the Office of the Registrar at 780.853.2955. Applicants are responsible for meeting the prerequisites needed and any special requirements outlined in the course description as found in the current course calendar.
List of Available Correspondence Courses
Correspondence course fees are $255 unless otherwise indicated.
Course Scheduling
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer
All courses offered by correspondence will begin on the first day of the month. Applications must be received by the 15th of the preceding month or the registration will be deferred to the next possible starting date. Students have eight weeks from the start date to complete their course, including the writing of the final examination.
ID#
Fire Officer Communications and Background Information* Introduction to Basic Supervisor Functions Safety Regulations and Basic Investigation Legal Aspects and Evaluating Performance Administrative Functions and Fire Investigation
Withdrawals and Refunds
FOTP–300 FOTP–400 FOTP–60 FOTP–700
*course fee is $350
Students may withdraw from a course until the end of the fifth week of the course by notifying the Office of the Registrar. There are no refunds once materials have been sent to the student.
Basic Fire Safety Codes Officer Basic Fire Safety Codes Officer*
ID#
1-FS100
*course fee is $525
Extensions and Proctors
Safety Codes Officer in the Fire Discipline (NFPA 1031 & NFPA 1033)
Students may apply for one four-week extension at a cost of $100. A completed Application for Course Extension form must be submitted and paid for prior to the end date of the course.
Building Construction and Protection System Properties of Materials Alberta Codes and Standards Inspection Procedures Fire Origin and Cause Determination Fire Protection Equipment and Water Supplies
Correspondence courses involving a written examination require an approved proctor to supervise the examination. See the Client Hosted Handbook at lc-etc.ca in the Distance Training tab for information about the examination and evaluation process.
ID# 1-BCPS 1-PMSC 1-ASCSS 1-IPSC 1-FOCD 1-FPEWS
Note: The following courses require the Alberta Fire Code and the Alberta Building Code:
Note: Some proctors and evaluators charge a fee for service. Check with your proctor and/or evaluator. It is your responsibility to pay these fees.
• 1-FS100 Basic Safety Codes Officer • 1-BCPS Building Construction and Protection Systems
To qualify as a proctor, a person must:
• 1-PMSC Properties of Materials
• Be approved by ETC.
• 1-ASCSS Alberta Codes and Standards
• Be someone of good standing in the community, such as a fire chief, minister, teacher, librarian, professor,
• 1-IPSC Inspection Procedures
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