Certificate (Public Safety Communications)
STEM Course
8 months
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$17,500/Yr
CA$17,500 /Yr
- Certificate in Public Safety Communications at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is offered for 1 year.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is offered on campus.
- This unique, 8-month program prepares students for a growing industry that requires professionally selected and trained public safety communicators.
- A public safety communicator's expertise means the difference between life and death for a caller.
- Rapid technological changes, as well as greater social and cultural diversity, have heightened the need for communicators who can successfully function under considerable pressure.
- The role of the public safety communicator is that of a "first" First Responder as they are the first point of contact for the public to emergency services.
- While the duties performed by communicators vary considerably according to the function and structure of the organization, there is a simple common element: the communicator critically links the public to those who provide police, fire, and emergency medical assistance.
- Students will apply the knowledge they learned throughout the program by performing as Emergency Call Takers and Dispatchers in the Simulated Communications Centre on the Cloverdale campus.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$17500 (CAD 17500) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Living Expenses | CA$11534 (CAD 11534) |
| Total Cost | CA$11534 (CAD 11534) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | CA$17831 (CAD 17831) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Followings are the program requirements:
- Submission of a researched, 500-word essay detailing the job function of a public safety communicator.
- Submission of a resume with 3 current, signed letters of reference.
- Completion of criminal record checks through the BC Ministry of Justice, Criminal Records Review Program.
- Achieve keyboarding speed of 40 wpm or higher (students are required to complete 50 wpm to graduate).
- Participation in an orientation interview that includes teamwork exercises and a performance evaluation.
Language requirement:
- Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Students must require one of the following:
- Indian Senior School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Certificate
- Higher School Certificate
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or All India Senior School Certificate
Scores Required
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of your experience and skills.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
VISA & Work Study
VISA
- Student Visa and Visitor Visa (Optional) are required to study in Canada.
- The Student visa is a document that the Canadian government issues that allow foreign nationals to study at institutions in Canada.
- A student visa is usually valid for the length of the student’s study program, plus an extra 90 days. The 90 days lets the student prepare to leave Canada or apply to extend their stay.
- The cost of the student visa is 113 USD.
- The students need these documents to apply for a study permit:
- Proof of acceptance i.e The offer letter that the student received from the university.
- Proof of identity
- Proof of financial support i.e Documents showing the financial status.
Career and Placement after Course
public safety involves the prevention and reaction to any emergency that may threaten individual citizens. Occupations in this field include police officers, EMS personnel, and management positions in medical and health services and emergency response.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites admission application in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. The application process for the Fall semester will begin on 1st October 2022 and continue till 1st March 2023. You can check the courses available for admission in this semester from Kwantlen Polytechnic University Courses.