Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certificate Program at NSCC
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Dates:
April 9, 10, 11, 12, 30 & May 1 – NSCC Akerley Campus, 21 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth NS
May 2, 3 – NSCC Ivany Campus, 80 Mawiomi Place, Dartmouth NS
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Course fee: $1,600 – The Nova Scotia Department of Community, Culture and Heritage with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate is providing a tuition bursary of $800 towards the costs for eligible applicants. (Payment is due upon acceptance to secure your space).
Registration fee: $800 (Includes tuition bursary)
* In addition, the Province will cover the cost of the RHFAC Professional Exam, facilitated by the CSA (Canadian Standards Association) if the exam is taken within 6 months following the end of the course.
Overview
This course is the first step towards qualifying you to conduct ratings under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program.
Through this course, using a LEED-style rating system, you learn how to evaluate the accessibility of a building or site. You develop a strong understanding of Universal Design in a variety of settings and how to identify positive access features or barriers to people with physical, sensory, learning and developmental disabilities.
Program highlights
Course topics include:
- The impact of social and built environments on people with physical, sensory, learning and developmental disabilities
- An overview of universal design principles
- Interpreting construction and project plans
- Integrating relevant legislation, regulations, and standards when planning and executing accessibility assessments
Admission requirements
- You have a diploma of technology in architecture, engineering, urban planning, interior design or a related program; or
- You have a Journeyman Certificate of Qualification in a designated trade related to building construction; or
- You are an engineer (or eligibility for registration as an engineer); or
- You are an architect (or eligibility for registration as an architect); or
- You have a minimum of five years of construction experience
Program requirements
- You must attend 48 hours of training, which includes a 20-hour practicum
- To receive the RHFAC professional designation, you must:
- Pass the RHFAC Assessor Training Course
- Pass the RHFAC Professional Exam, facilitated by the CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Group
Apply:
- Complete the application form (ensure you provide all required documentation at the time of application)
- Once your application is reviewed and it’s determined admissions criteria are met, payment instructions will be forwarded to you
Questions?
Please contact the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Assessor Training Course: School of Access RHFAC@nscc.ca