Occupational Health and Safety
OCHS 3420 - Risk Management

Examines the specialized field of risk management, which is devoted to minimizing the adverse effects of accidental loss on an organization. Explores the five steps of risk management identifying exposures to accidental loss, examining risk management strategies, selecting the best risk management technique, implementing the chosen risk management technique, and monitoring the results. Discusses purchasing insurance as one means of managing risk. Also explores the recent legislative trend of requiring workplace risk assessments. Prerequisites: OCHS 1000 and OCHS 2200 and (OCHS 1100 or OCHS 2100) (3 Credits)

Winter 2012

Jan 09-Mar 30	12 Weeks	$512.29	CRN: 46414
Jan 09-Mar 30			DIS
Instructor: Jeremy Herd
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 3420 - 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.

Jan 09-Mar 30	12 Weeks	$154.27	CRN: 47165
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.

Spring/Summer 2012

Apr 10-Jun 29	12 Weeks	$512.29	CRN: 50742
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 3420 - 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.

Apr 10-Jun 29	12 Weeks	$154.27	CRN: 50743
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.