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Cert in Fire Prevention

Cegep de Victoriaville

Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada

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Cegep de Victoriaville offers Cert in Fire Prevention, a certificate in Event Management programme in Victoriaville, Canada. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition is CAD 675 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Event Management
Duration: 6 semesters
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 675 / total

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: cegepvicto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This AEC programme trains students in fire prevention practices, covering fire code inspection, risk assessment, and prevention planning for buildings and communities. The curriculum totals 1,035 hours across six sessions, made up of 915 hours of coursework plus two work placements of 45 and 75 hours that give students hands-on prevention and inspection experience. Delivery is hybrid and part-time, with classes held online Monday and Wednesday evenings and one in-person Saturday session per month in Victoriaville. Graduates earn an Attestation d'études collégiales (AEC) and are prepared for careers as fire prevention technicians, working with municipal fire departments, insurance companies, or building safety agencies. Participants need a desktop or laptop computer with webcam, headset, and high-speed internet for the online components.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a Diplome d'etudes secondaires (DES) or a Diplome d'etudes professionnelles (DEP), or have training judged sufficient by the college. In addition, applicants must meet one of the following: an interruption of full-time studies for at least one year or two consecutive sessions; an interruption of full-time studies for one session followed by at least one session of full-time postsecondary study; or at least two consecutive sessions (or one academic year) of postsecondary study. Applicants who do not hold the required diploma but have relevant experience in a related field are invited to submit an application file for review, under the college's general admission conditions for continuing education (formation continue) programs.

Application Details

Start Date: October

About Cegep de Victoriaville

Type: College
Founded: 1967
Students: 2,600
Programs: 45
Location: Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Fire Prevention award?

Cegep de Victoriaville awards a Certificate in the field of Event Management on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Fire Prevention take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

How much does Cert in Fire Prevention cost?

Tuition is CAD 675 per total for local students.

Can Cert in Fire Prevention be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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