RHFAC Training
RHFAC Training
One in five Canadians has a disability and with our aging population, the need for increased accessibility in our communities continues to grow. Be at the forefront of Canada’s growing accessibility movement with Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Training. Using a comprehensive national rating system, RHFAC measures meaningful accessibility from the perspective of those with mobility, vision and hearing disabilities, and promotes increased access through the adoption of Universal Design principles.
This course teaches individuals how to use the RHFAC methodology to rate buildings on their level of meaningful access. Upon successful completion and passing the subsequent RHFAC Professional exam, individuals will obtain their RHFAC Professional designation, qualifying them to conduct RHFAC ratings.
How to earn an RHFAC Professional Designation
• Pass the RHFAC Training course at SAIT. This course includes both classroom instruction and field experience.
• Pass the RHFAC Professional Exam administered by the CSA Group. Note that this exam is not administered as part of this course and can not be taken at SAIT.
For further information on the RHFAC Professional Designation, as well as the required CSA Group exam, please see the Rick Hansen Foundation website.
Prerequisite Note
The RHFAC Training course requires that you provide proof of one of the prerequisites listed below.
After you have registered, please send your documents to construction.conted@sait.ca. Students who do not provide proof of meeting the course pre-requisites will have their course registration cancelled.
Course prerequisites:
• A diploma of technology in architecture, engineering, urban planning, interior design or a related program; or
• A Journeyman Certificate of Qualification in a designated trade related to building construction; or
• You are an engineer or are eligible for registration as an engineer; or
• You are an architect or are eligible for registration as an architect; or
• A minimum of five years’ experience related to accessibility in the built environment
Who Should Take This Course
Individuals who wish to become RHFAC Professionals, or those who wish to simply apply new skills in their current role. This course is recommended for professionals who are involved in assessing, designing, constructing, commissioning, or maintaining buildings or their surroundings, or have related experience.
• Architects
• Builders
• Engineers
• Contractors
• Developers
• Interior Designers
• Municipal Planners
• Building Code Specialists
• Consultants
• Developers
• Policymakers
• Building Inspectors, Auditors or Assessors
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Explain the impact of the social and physical environment on people with disabilities.
• Integrate Universal Design principles and standards when planning and executing a rating.
• Interpret and navigate a set of construction drawings for a pre-construction rating.
• Understand the rating and certification process.
• Understand how to register and submit a rating to the RHFAC Registry.
• Consistently apply the Rating Survey to varied types of built environments.
• Understand how to write a “Key Areas of Success and Improvement” report to accompany the Rating Scorecard.
Delivery Format
The course is delivered both in the classroom and in the field. It runs over two non-consecutive four-day sessions, for a total of eight days or 48 lesson hours.
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