About the RHFAC Training Course

Whether you’re an architect, general contractor, engineer, urban planner, or passionate about accessibility in the built environment, the RHFAC Training course will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to rate a building for its overall accessibility under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification^TM program. 

NEW! Tuition grants are currently available for residents of BC and Ontario as well as all Canadians with a disability, so now is the time to take RHFAC Training. Apply today!

RHFAC Training participants will learn: 

• The impact of the social and physical environment on people with disabilities;
• Relevant legislation, regulations, and standards needed when planning and executing a rating;
• Universal Design principles and standards when planning and executing a rating;
• How to interpret and navigate a set of construction drawings; and
• How to communicate and support rating findings to clients, and prepare a recommendation report, reflecting compliance and gaps related to relevant human rights and accessibility legislation, regulations, and Universal Design standards.

Ready to register? 

Taking the RHFAC Training course is the first step to becoming a designated RHFAC Professional. If you meet the course pre-requisites (see below), you can register with one of our post-secondary partners listed below. If you intend to apply for a tuition grant, you must apply at least two weeks before the start date of your intended course. 

Upcoming Courses 

Winter 2023

• Athabasca University, Online: January 30 - April 9, 2023
  • Register here
• Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Online: February 21 - March 30, 2023
  • Register here

Spring 2023

• Athabasca University, Online: May 1 – June 25, 2023
  • Register here
• Vancouver Community College (VCC), Online and in Vancouver, BC: May 1 - July 12, 2023*
  • Register here or by phone, 604.443.8484
• Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), Online: March 14 - May 11, 2023
  • Register here

Summer 2023

• Carleton University, Online and in Ottawa, ON: June 12 - June 22, 2023*
  • Register here

Fall 2023

• Course dates will be posted as they are announced.

*These courses are eligible for either the Brtish Columbia or Ontario Tuition Grants, open to all residents of those provinces. All courses are eligible for tuition grants for people with disabilities who are located anywhere in Canada. 

RHFAC Training Course Prerequisites 

• You have a diploma or at least two years of completed post-secondary studies in architecture, engineering, urban planning, interior design or a related program; or 
• You have a Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in a designated trade related to building construction; or 
• You are an engineer (or eligible for registration as an engineer); or 
• You are an architect (or eligible for registration as an architect); or 
• You have a minimum of five years of construction experience; or 
• You have an equivalent combination of lived experience and built environment knowledge. 
• Education and credentials awarded outside of Canada will be considered. 

Do you feel strongly that you would be a good candidate but do not meet the above requirements? Please contact us – we will be pleased to discuss your options at training@rickhansen.com.

Accessible Spaces 101 

If you don’t meet the above prerequisites and are looking for an introductory course, Accessible Spaces 101 is an online offering brought to you by RHF and PowerED™ by Athabasca University. Learn to identify barriers and create accessible spaces that are inclusive of all people, including those with varying disabilities affecting their mobility, vision, and hearing. This course can be completed at your own pace and is especially relevant for those working in human resources, diversity, inclusion, physical and occupational therapy, or property management.  

RHFAC Professional Profiles and Testimonials

Discover the ways these RHFAC Professionals are using their designations in their work as architects, building industry professionals, accessibility consultants and more. 
 

Additional Information

Have a question about the RHFAC Training Course, Tuition Grants or becoming an RHFAC Professional?

Please email training@rickhansen.com, or view the RHFAC Professional Designation Guide.