- 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
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
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of FIRE 1050 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 37447
Dates
Sat Sep 07 - Sat Nov 16
- 8 weeks
- CRN 37447
- Domestic fees $775.42
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 - Nov 16 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:30 | Online |
Instructor
Michael Robinsmith
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, Sept 28 -weekend of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Saturday, Oct 12 - Weekend of Thanksgiving and Saturday, Nov 9 - weekend of Remembrance Day. 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.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of FIRE 1050 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 83399
Dates
Sat Jan 25 - Sat Mar 22
- 8 weeks
- CRN 83399
- Domestic fees $775.42
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 - Mar 22 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:30 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
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 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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.