"Security Systems Technician" means a person who designs, installs, repairs, maintains, replaces, tests, services the operation of all electronic security alarm systems in accordance with the provisions of Security Services Act and regulations administered by Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General, Policing and Community Safety Branch, Security Programs and Police Technology Division.
Program Updates:
For details regarding the CEC version for the CofQ exam, see OPSN 2021-005.
The Exam Weighting Chart is available for the CofQ and shows the approximate percentage of weighting per General Area of Competency (GAC).
Please be advised that in order to work in the Security System Technician industry, it is required that an individual holds a valid license or exemption from licensing from the Ministry of Justice and act in accordance with the provisions of the Security Services Act and regulations administered by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Policing and Community Safety Branch, Security Programs and Police Technology Division. A link to their website can be found here.
Program Information
The documents below offer detailed information specific to this program.
Challenge Certification/Recognize Prior Experience
If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification.
OR
If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.
- Instructions
- How to Apply
- Download(PDF 159.66 KB)
- Application Form
- Personal information and exams scheduling information (for challenge option)
- Download(PDF 173.84 KB)
- Employer Declaration
- Document of relevant work experience
- Download(PDF 138.09 KB)
- Statutory Declaration
- Attestation for self-employment/work experience when employer cannot be contacted
- Download(PDF 201.07 KB)