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Formation des évaluateurs du Programme de certification de la FRH

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Whether you’re a city planner, architect, general contractor, design-builder, or anyone interested in accessibility in the built environment, becoming an RHFAC Professional will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to analyze a building or site for overall accessibility, and deliver professional RHFAC ratings of the built environment. 

How to become an RHF accessible certification professional

How to become an RHF Accessibility Certification Professional

1. Complete the RHFAC Accessibility Assessor Training course.

Through interactive instructor presentations, in-class exercises, disability simulation experiences and group work, participants in this course will learn:

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

Note: The RHFAC Accessibility Assessor Training course is 60 hours and has no prerequisites.

A RHFAC Accessibility Assessor Training (Accelerated) course (30 hours) is also available to professionals in the architecture or engineering industry or building construction trade. Individuals taking the accelerated course will be required to provide evidence of at least one of the following:

  • A diploma of technology in architecture, engineering, urban planning or a related program;
  • A Journeyman Certificate of Qualification in a designated trade that is related to building construction;
  • You are an engineer or are eligible for registration as an engineer;
  • You are an architect or are eligible for registration as an architect; OR
  • You have a minimum of ten years' of experience that is related to building construction.

See the list of upcoming training courses below. Note: For course-specific information, including delivery and registration, please contact the listed institution directly.

2. Pass the examination.

After completing the course, participants will need to pass an examination developed by RHF and facilitated by CSA Group. The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice questions, has a two hour time limit, is closed book, and has a passing mark of 75%.

The exam is computer-based and can be taken at one of 45 test centres across Canada or online with remote monitoring. The exam is offered through CSA Group, and its third-party test provider, Kryterion. To register and pay for the exam, please visit the CSA Shop.

For more information see Preparing for your Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) Professional Exam.

3. Get field experience.  

Complete five ratings (minimum total of 20 hours) under the supervision of an RHFAC Professional.

4. Submit proof of designation requirements to RHF.  

Once the following documents are reviewed and accepted, RHF will award an “RHFAC Professional” designation:

  • Official transcripts from the institution demonstrating you have passed the RHFAC Accessibility Assessor Training course;
  • Official PDF letter from CSA Group demonstrating you have passed RHFAC Professional Exam; and
  • Signed letter from your RHFAC Professional supervisor confirming that you have completed the required field experience.
5. Set up your professional listing on the RHFAC Registry.

Once awarded your "RHFAC Professional" designation, RHF will provide you with the information you need to access and be publicly listed as an RHF Accessibility Certification Professional on the RHFAC Registry. Current RHFAC Professionals are listed online at rhfac.csaregistries.ca.

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Benefits of RHFAC Training:

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Learn to identify physical barriers people with disabilities face

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Discover how Universal Design principles can promote increased access

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Be eligible to earn your RHFAC Professional designation and conduct RHFAC ratings

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Earn Continuing Education Units

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2023 Tuition Grants

If you have been considering the RHFAC Training Course, now is the time to sign up! Your costs could be covered if you register this year. Tuition grants are available for all residents of B.C. and Ontario, as well as people with disabilities across Canada. Apply at least two weeks before the start date of your course to be eligible. 

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Upcoming courses

Upcoming courses

To complete the RHFAC Accessibility Assessor training, please register directly with the educational institution offering the course.

Course Insitution Dates Location

RHFAC
Accessibility
Assessor
Training 

Vancouver
Community
College
April 9-20, 2018 (60 hours) Vancouver, BC
RHFAC
Accessibility
Assessor
Training (Accelerated) 
Vancouver
Community
College

 
May 23-25, 2018 and June 11-12, 2018 (30 hours) Vancouver, BC

For course-specific information, including delivery and registration, please contact the listed institution directly. For general RHFAC program information, email access@rickhansen.com.


Have a question

Please email access@rickhansen.com.

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.  

Next Steps: Becoming an RHFAC Professional

After you pass the RHFAC Training Course, you will need to complete the following steps to earn your RHFAC Professional Designation, if you wish to pursue it. 

  • Pass the RHFAC Professional Exam, administered be the CSA Group. You must pass the exam within 12 months of completing the course. 
  • Apply to RHF for your designation by emailing both your official transcript and letter from CSA Group demonstrating you have passed the exam to access@rickhansen.com.
  • Maintain your designation by following the Code of Ethics, mainting your Accessibility Professional Network membership, and meeting continuing education requirements. 
  • For more information on the above, read the Guide to RHFAC Professional Designation. 

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. 
 

Chris Bouey smiling and wearing a blue button up shirt

Chris Bouey Improves His Skills Through Becoming an RHFAC Professional

October 19, 2022

To Chris Bouey, accessibility means “designing spaces that are welcoming and can be used by everyone.” 

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Rick Hansen (man with light brown hair) using his wheelchair holding a blue certification sign with a blonde woman who is sitting beside him. They are beside two large banners.

Kristen Habermehl’s Journey to Becoming an RHFAC Professional

June 8, 2022

While working at the renovation and contracting firm owned by her and her husband in Nova Scotia, Kristen Habermehl noticed that she was responding to a lot of requests from individuals who wanted

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Haley Rae Dinnall-Atkinson, who is a woman with long brown curly hair smiling and leaning on a brown chair. She is wearing a black turtle neck sweater and blue jeans. Behind her is an open window to a city landscape.

Haley Rae Dinnall-Atkinson Uses Learnings as an RHFAC Professional to Improve the Built Environment and Teach Others

August 23, 2022

Haley Rae Dinnall-Atkinson had learned about the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Training

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Additional Information

Tuition Grants

Apply today for a grant to cover the cost of tuition for this course. Tuition grants are available for residents of B.C. and Ontario, as well as people with disabilities across Canada.

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Continuing Education Units

The course is recognized for continuing education units (CEUs) by professional bodies such as The Alberta Association of Architects, the Ontario Architects Association, and many more. Read the full list here.

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Become an RHFAC Professional

After completing the RHFAC Training course, you can obtain your RHFAC Professional designation by passing the RHFAC Professional exam, qualifying you to conduct ratings. Read about the next steps and how to maintain your designation here.

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

Please email training@rickhansen.com.

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