cpted ontario Course Guidelines
On July 25, 2017, CPTED Ontario Board of Directors approved the following Course Outlines for the CPTED Basic Level 1 and CPTED Advanced Level 2 courses. These course outlines will be basis for the educational component of the proposed CPTED Certification Process.
CPTED Basic Level 1 Course Outline (Theory)
Course Criteria: Minimum – 32 hours
Part 1
Introduction to CPTED
Definition of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
The need and benefits of CPTED
CPTED Stakeholders
Types of CPTED Approaches
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Reactive
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Proactive
Asking the right questions:
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Introduction to Paradigms
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Concepts of Paradigms
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Crime Environments through the offender’s eyes
Background, History and Influences:
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C. Ray Jeffery
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Oscar Newman
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Jane Jacobs
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Timothy Crowe
Part 2
Crime and Prevention
Crime Prevention
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Definition
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Crime triangle
Criminal Desires
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A micro spatial approach to crime opportunity
Part 3
CPTED Concepts
Surveillance
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Natural
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Mechanical
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Organized
Access Control
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Natural
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Mechanical
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Organized
Territorial Reinforcement
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Maintenance
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Defensible Space
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Broken Window Theory
Target Hardening
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Lighting
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CCTV
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Alarms
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Barriers
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Conventional “crime analysis”
Part 4
CPTED Strategies
3D approach to Space Assessment
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Designation
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Definition
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Design
Nine CPTED Strategies
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Clear border definition
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Relocation of gathering areas
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Unsafe activities/Safe locations
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Safe activities/Unsafe locations
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Scheduling of space
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Overcoming distance and location
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Marked transitions; zones
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Provide natural barriers
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Perception of natural surveillance
Part 5
Forms versus Function – The Battle with Aesthetics
Proactive CPTED
Benefits: CPTED is just good design
How to use CPTED as a good planning and design tool
Introduction of CPTED in the Planning Process
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Site Plan Process
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The Planning Act
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Site Plan Review Exercise
* This part should be taught by design professional, a member of the Ontario Association of Architects, the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects or the Ontario Professional Planners Institute.
Part 6
Introduction to CPTED Analysis
Crime Analysis and Problem Identification
Demographics
Land Use Compatibilities (neighbouring)
Observations
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Environmental cues ie: maintenance
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Movement predictors – Entrapment spots
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Leftover spaces – Landscape practices
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Signs
Residents or Users Interviews
Field Exercise
Part 7
CPTED Application
Where CPTED can work
Limitations
CPTED disclaimer
CPTED and Workplace Violence Legislation
Introduction to CPTED Ontario
NOTES: Case Studies must be used to demonstrate elements of the course.
Revised: January 31, 2015
CPTED Level 2 Course Outline
(Practical)
Course Criteria: Minimum – 32 hours
Students required to have taken CPTED Basic Level 1 Course
Students can not take the Advanced Level 2 Course within a six (6) month period of completing the Basic Level 1 Course
Students must demonstrated the usage of the CPTED principles and strategies, in their work
Part 1
CPTED Refresher
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Class members
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Introductions
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Outline their CPTED experiences since the Level 1 course
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Expectations
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Quick Review of the CPTED concepts and applications
Part 2
Using the Environment to Affect Behaviors
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Space and the impact of social dynamics
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Defensible Space
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Undefended Space
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Offensible Space
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Ambiguous/Indefensible Space
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Hierarchy of Space
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3D approach to Developing Exterior Space
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3D approach to Developing Interior Space
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Loitering
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Loitering Matrix
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Anti -loitering devices and methods
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Public Nuisance
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Skateboarding
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Graffiti
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Vandalism
Part 3
CPTED Field Audits
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Why conduct a field audit
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How to conduct a field audit
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Basic Information needed to conduct a CPTED Audit
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Tools for a field audit
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Field audit methodology
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Field audit reports
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CPTED disclaimer
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CPTED Audit Exercise
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Exterior application
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Interior application
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CPTED Audit Presentation to class
Part 4
Proactive CPTED
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Municipal Site Plan Process
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How does CPTED fit into the Municipal Site Plan Process
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How to implement CPTED into the Municipal Site Plan Process
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How to read a Site or Landscape Plan
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How to read the essentials elements of a plan in order to conduct a CPTED review
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How to read the site and/or landscape plan from a 3 dimensional perspective
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How to read building plans
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How to read the essentials elements of a plan in order to conduct a CPTED review
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CPTED in Public Spaces
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Parks and open spaces
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Public facilities
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Renovations
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New construction
* This part should be taught by design professional, a member of the Ontario Association of Architects, the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects or the Ontario Professional Planners Institute.
Part 5
Target Hardening
Physical Security Strategies
Lighting
Effectiveness of CCTV
Locks, hardware, window security, alarms
Barriers
Part 6
Lessons from the Field
An opportunity for the class to bring their own projects which they have worked or are working on to receive input and feedback from the instructors and class members.
Revised: July 25, 2017