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ETC Correspondence Courses

Other Specialized Training

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ETC Distance Learning
Fire and Emergency Services
 dlearnfire@lakelandcollege.ca
 780 581 2054
 

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:

Complete the Application for Correspondence Course form.

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

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.

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.

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