ETC Correspondence Courses

Take training on your own time with correspondence courses from ETC.

There are three steps to taking a correspondence course outlined below.

You start with an application. Then, you'll get the course via mail.

You'll have 8 weeks to complete all of the assignments and write the final exam.

You'll need to arrange a qualified proctor to oversee your exams. Check out the proctor agreement and exam rules document on the Municipal Affairs website, or the proctor tile below.

Currently 5 courses are available via correspondence. All are listed below.

For more information about correspondence courses contact distance learning:

call toll-free at 1 800 661 6490 ext, 2054
call direct in Vermilion at 780 581 2054
email dlearnfire@lakelandcollege.ca

Step 1 - Apply

Complete the Application for Correspondence Course form (pdf)

This is an interactive pdf that you may return to the registrar's office by:

email dlearnfire@lakelandcollege.ca
mail Registrar's Office attention: Tara, Lakeland College 5707 College Drive Vermilion AB T9X 1K5
fax 780 853 8594

You may also call 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8548 and complete the application over the phone.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Refunds & Withdrawals

You can't start a course after it begins, but may withdraw up until the end of the 5th week of the course by notifying Lakeland's Office of the Registrar using the appropriate withdrawal form.
There are no refunds once materials have been sent to you.
You may apply for one 4-week extension prior to the end date of course at a cost of $100.

Step 2 - Your proctor

If your correspondence course has a written examination, you'll need a proctor. A proctor supervises the exam.

Your proctor must:

Be approved by ETC
Be someone of good standing in the community. Some examples are fire chief, minister, teacher, librarian, professor, commissioner for oaths or similar office holder.
Not be associated with your training or instructing your course. Your instructor(s) can't be your proctor or evaluator.
Sign applicable agreements acknowledging their intention to comply with the testing procedures and regulations. For more details see the proctoring agreement and exam procedures form.
Not have any personal or familial (birth or marriage) relationship with the course instructor or students.

Some proctors and evaluators charge a fee for their service. This is especially true if you use an exam writing centre. Check with your proctor and/or evaluator. It's your responsibility to pay these fees.

Note: Courses with practical components require practical evaluations by an approved evaluator. See the Evaluator Procedures and Agreement form.

Currently available courses

The following courses can be taken via correspondence:

Fire Officer Communications and Background Information #QETC 140^*
Introduction to Basic Supervisor Functions #QETC 141
Safety Regulations & Basic Investigation #QETC 142
Legal Aspects and Evaluating Performance #QETC 244
Administrative Functions and Fire Investigation #QETC 245

Course fees are $280 unless indicated.

^* $375

ETC Correspondence Courses

Step 1 - Apply

Refunds & Withdrawals

Step 2 - Your proctor

Currently available courses

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