3 Steps to Register

Thank you for your interest in registering in the Canadian Fire Alarm Technology Program (CFATP).

Please follow the steps below to complete your registration.

Step 1: Choose and Complete the Correct Contract

Please download, review, complete, and sign the appropriate contract based on your funding type.

Send the completed contract to .

A. Self-Funded Students

If you are paying for your own tuition or receiving help from a family member:

> Download the Self-Funded Contract
(Open with Adobe Acrobat Reader on desktop)

B. Third-Party Funded Students

If your tuition will be paid by an employer, union, or other sponsor (ex: Government funding programs):

> Download the Third-Party Funded Contracts (Includes Company Information Form)

Step 2: Submit Required Pre-Admission Documents

Email scanned copies or clear photos of the following documents to :

  • Government-issued Photo ID

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Step 3: Submit Payment or Company Form

A) If Self-Funded: Send your deposit (as listed on Page 5 of the contract) via e-transfer to:

B) If Third-Party Funded: Ensure your sponsor/employer completes and submits the Company Information Form included in the Third-Party Funded Contract.

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?

1) Verify Your Credentials: Use WES – World Education Services to evaluate your international diploma for use in Canada.

2) Submit Your WES Report: Send your verified WES assessment to us for pre-admission review.

*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. 

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 

Have Questions?

If you have any questions please reach out! Contact us here.