3 Steps to Register
Thank you for your interest in registering in the CFAA Canadian Fire Alarm Technology Program (CFATP).
Please follow the steps below to complete your registration.
Self-Funded / Vocational Students
If you or a family member will be paying for your tuition, the contract will remain in your name as the student.
Third-Party Funded / Non-Vocational Students
If your tuition is being paid by an employer, union, or other sponsor (for example, a government funding program), the contract will be with the third party.
Save Time with Course Exemptions
If you have completed equivalent courses or are a licensed electrician in Canada, you may be eligible for exemptions from CFAA Courses 2, 3, and 4 in the Canadian Fire Alarm Technology Program. (Note: Courses 1 & 5 must still be completed in sequence.)
> Submit your transcripts to CFAA for review any possible exemptions.
*Don’t forget! Once you receive your exemption approval from CFAA, please send the document to as we are required to file it in your student file.
Have a Diploma from Another Country?
- Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
- International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
- World Education Services
- International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
- International Credential Evaluation Service – British Columbia Institute of Technology
Funding Opportunities
Financial assistance may be available to help you cover tuition costs. We encourage all eligible applicants to explore the options below, and we are happy to support you with documentation for your funding application.
Better Jobs Ontario
If you are unemployed, underemployed, or looking to retrain for a high-demand career, you may qualify for funding through the Better Jobs Ontario program. Learn more about Better Jobs Ontario
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
If your employer is paying for your tuition they may be eligible to receive up to 83% of your training costs through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant. Learn more about the COJG
Important Information
- Registration is first-come, first-served.
- Courses 1 & 5 must be completed in sequence.
- Allow up to 5 business days for your registration package to be reviewed.
- The Contract must be completed electronically. Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
- Health and Safety Management College (HSMC) cannot guarantee your exemption request.
- All exemption requests will need to be filed at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the program. Mid-program exemption request cannot be accommodated.
- In the event the student’s exemptions have not been processed or approved 4 weeks prior to the start of the program, the student will be responsible to complete any required courses. Non-refundable.
Have Questions?
If you have any questions please reach out! Contact us here.