Programs & Courses

Occupational Health and Safety
OCHS 1600 - Business Law

Introduces the Canadian legal system including its development, constitutional law, the Charter, torts, contracts, and business relationships. Emphasizes the application and importance of business law to the OH&S professional. (2 Credits)

Winter 2012


Jan 09-Mar 3012 Weeks$341.95CRN: 46415
Jan 09-Mar 30  DIS
Instructor: Brooks Patterson
Note: This is a Distance Learning course (paper-based) with weekly tutor support (available by e-mail and/or phone). Upon registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled 'OCHS 1600 - Winter Term - Course Information from BCIT'. Please ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT. COURSE MATERIALS: The above price is for tuition only. Course materials are additional, and must be ordered from the BCIT Bookstore. Orders can be placed online at http://www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ or by phone at 604-432-8379 / 1-877-333-8379 on or after November 28. SPONSORED STUDENTS: Detailed information is available online. For course registration visit: http://www.bcit.ca/admission/fees/sponsorship.shtml . For course materials visit: http://www.bcit.ca/bookstore/sponsored.shtml . If you/your sponsor require a proposed program outlining the entire 45-credit Certificate, contact the Program Head, Dave Wood at 604-432-8220 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8220 or david_wood@bcit.ca . IMPORTANT: Late registration will NOT be accepted (registration closes the day before the term starts - subject to availability). This course will be offered again in the Spring 2012 Term (April-June). Web registration will open Sunday, February 12 and phone registration on Monday, February 13 (604-434-1610 or 1-866-434-1610, option 1).
Note: Guided learning format.
Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
course outlinein progress

Jan 09-Mar 3012 Weeks$103.27CRN: 47158
Jan 09-Mar 30  DIS
Note: This is a Re-Registration course for students, who in the previous term, did not complete their Distance Learning course, and need to use the one-time option to extend their term for another 12-weeks at a reduced fee. Weekly tutor support (via e-mail and/or phone) is included. Upon re-registration, expect to receive confirmation via e-mail. NOTE: No additional course materials are required from the BCIT Bookstore. The 'Student Handbook', 'Student Planner' + 'Request To Write Exam' forms will be available ONLINE at http://www.bcit.ca/distance/learnersupport/resources.shtml
Note: Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
course outlinein progress

Spring/Summer 2012


Apr 10-Jun 2912 Weeks$341.95CRN: 50740
Apr 10-Jun 29  DIS
Note: This is a Distance Learning course (paper-based) with weekly tutor support (available by e-mail and/or phone). Upon registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled 'OCHS 1600 - Spring Term - Course Information from BCIT'. Please ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT. COURSE MATERIALS: The above price is for tuition only. Course materials are additional, and must be ordered from the BCIT Bookstore. Orders can be placed online at http://www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ or by phone at 604-432-8379 / 1-877-333-8379 on or after February 13. SPONSORED STUDENTS: Detailed information is available online. For course registration visit: http://www.bcit.ca/admission/fees/sponsorship.shtml . For course materials visit: http://www.bcit.ca/bookstore/sponsored.shtml . If you/your sponsor require a proposed program outlining the entire 45-credit Certificate, contact the Program Head, Dave Wood at 604-432-8220 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8220 or david_wood@bcit.ca . IMPORTANT: Late registration will NOT be accepted (registration closes the day before the term starts - subject to availability). This course will be offered again in the Fall 2012 Term (September-November). Web registration will open Sunday, May 27 and phone registration on Monday, May 28 (604-434-1610 or 1-866-434-1610, option 1).
Note: Guided learning format.
course outlineadd to cart

Apr 10-Jun 2912 Weeks$103.27CRN: 50741
Apr 10-Jun 29  DIS
Note: This is a Re-Registration course for students, who in the previous term, did not complete their Distance Learning course, and need to use the one-time option to extend their term for another 12-weeks at a reduced fee. Weekly tutor support (via e-mail and/or phone) is included. Upon re-registration, expect to receive confirmation via e-mail. NOTE: No additional course materials are required from the BCIT Bookstore. The 'Student Handbook' + 'Request To Write Exam' forms will be available ONLINE at http://www.bcit.ca/distance/learnersupport/resources.shtml
Note: Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
course outlineadd to cart


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