Application process and requirements
Secondary School Diploma - all applicants must have an Ontario secondary school diploma (OSSD) or the equivalent before acceptance into the program.
Class "G" drivers licence - a full "G" licence or proof of a test for the full "G" licence is required by August 1.
Class "F" drivers licence - the class "F" licence is required by the start date of the second term. This licence allows you to drive an emergency vehicle.
First Aid/CPR - updated First Aid and CPR certification is also required and must be kept up to date throughout the two year program.
2 Senior Sciences - two senior science marks from high school in chemistry, physics or biology. An additional 10% will be awarded to any marks at advanced level courses.
*Note - all applicants must be 18 years of age upon completion of the program.
TESTING PROCESS
The testing process is broken up into three written tests and four physical tests. The testing dates vary each year but usually fall on a Saturday in late February and early March. The test costs forty dollars which is paid to the admissions office prior to the testing dates by certified cheque or money order. The testing usually runs from about 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
WRITTEN TESTING
The written testing is broken down into three seperate tests each approximately 40 minutes in length. The three written components are English Vocabulary, English Comprehension and Science. To study for these tests your local library will have a large selection of books that help with writing general aptitude tests. Any of these books will be beneficial when preparing for the testing.
PHYSICAL TESTING
The physical testing involves four different components. The first is Sit ups. The sit ups are timed by a metronome and the applicants will go to the cadence until they can not keep up, then have their score recorded by the test administrator. Push ups are the next and are also timed on a metronome and the apllicant will keep the cadence until they are no longer able to continue. The third component is your flexibility and involves reaching down past your toes as far as you can. The final component of the physical testing is the shuttle run where the applicant will run back and forth over a 20 meter distance at increasing speeds throughout the test. There will be a two meter warning line. If the applicant does not reach the warning line on two consecutive turns, they will be finished the run.
