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ALS390 - Fire Alarm Systems

This course will address applications of fire alarm systems and the operation, testing and inspection requirements of fire alarm systems as outlined by the various Codes and Standards.  The student will learn the basics of field wiring circuits, field devices, emergency voice communication systems and addressable fire alarm systems. 
 
Also covered are principles and technology of fire detection devices, signal appliances, control equipment and ancillary devices. 
 
This course is taught by a CFAA certified instructor and together with the pre-requisite courses, leads to the student becoming a CFAA Fire Alarm Technician as required by the Fire Code.
 
For CFAA Certification, a Grade of C or better is required.

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BDC390 - Building Codes

This subject involves the use of the Ontario Building Codes. The students learn how to use the Codes and how to interpret the meaning behind the jargon and definitions used in the Codes. They look at the reasoning for such codes and the conditions stipulated by them. They find out how buildings are classified in Canada with respect to the occupancy, area, height and safety. Two assignments are done; one is an engineering drawing of a building, involving the use of the Building Codes and AutoCAD.

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TEC400 - Technical Communications

This subject introduces technical communication through the analysis of scenarios and sample documents, with opportunities to write audience-centered correspondence and reports. Students learn to edit their documents to achieve accuracy, clarity, conciseness, directness, and coherence. Students also use research and documentation skills to convey technical information, such as instructions and descriptions, in reports and demonstrate effective oral communication and/or collaboration skills.

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GEN001 - General Education Option

According to the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, ?the purpose of General Education in the Ontario college system is to contribute to the development of citizens who are conscious of the diversity, complexity, and richness of the human experience; who are able to establish meaning through this consciousness; and, who, as a result, are able to contribute thoughtfully, creatively, and positively to the society in which they live and work. General Education strengthens students' generic skills, such as critical analysis, problem solving, and communication, in the context of an exploration of topics with broad-based personal and / or societal importance?. Please contact the School of English and Liberal Studies at your campus to find out more about the variety of General Education courses from which you can choose.

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CAD390 - Computer-Aided Design II

CAD390 is the direct continuation of CAD290. At this level, the student should be able to correctly insert the appropriate border at the correct scale and apply the appropriate text style and dimension style as created and discussed during the semester. The student will be introduced to paper space, viewports and xref. The student will draw a section through a steel constructed building, and clean up actual architectural drawings in preparation for the sprinkler design part of the program. An isometric piping diagram will be drawn in preparation for HDS490. Time as allocated for the completion of assignments in other subjects, such as BDC390, CXS390 and ALS390. 

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