Course Overview
This course introduces the Canadian legal system including its development, and elements such as constitutional law, the Charter, torts, contracts, and business relationships. Emphasis is on the importance of business law to occupational health and safety and application by the OH&S professional.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in OCHS 1000
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$156.17 - $464.92 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Competently and accurately identify and discuss legal matters related to business in the context of an occupational health and safety professional.
- Identify issues related to occupational health and safety within the context of the legal environment.
- Describe the concept of law and its application in the court system.
- Recognize key government and regulatory bodies and the associated administrative practices that impact businesses.
- Explain key torts and tort laws that impact businesses.
- Describe the key requirements of contracts and the factors that affect them.
- Describe the features, issues and remedies of commercial relationships.
- Differentiate between types of businesses including sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.
- Distinguish between and describe the key features of types of property laws including intellectual and physical property.
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Business Law (OCHS 1600) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Advanced Safety Management
Certificate Part-time
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of OCHS 1600 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32898
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 32898
- $464.92 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is an *** ONLINE *** Distance Education course. Internet access is required. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT, as you will receive a confirmation e-mail upon registration. COURSE MATERIALS / BOOKSTORE: The above price is for tuition only. If applicable, the required course materials can be purchased from the BCIT Distance and Online Bookstore at: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ ACCESS: Available on the first day of the term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca SPONSORED STUDENTS: www.bcit.ca/admission/tuition-fees/sponsorship/ This course will be offered again in the Winter (January-March)
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Required
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Status
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CRN 32899
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 32899
- $156.17 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This Re-Registration is ONLY for students, who have received permission to extend their course for another 12-week term at a reduced cost to complete all the course requirements pending from the previous term. ACCESS: Available on the first day of the term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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