- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Part 1 of 5 in the BCIT Assayer Training Program designed to prepare students to write the BC Assayer License exam. It covers lab safety, extractive metallurgy, sampling, statistics, quality assurance and quality control. Topics include elements of WHMIS; handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals and compressed gases; aspects of hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy; conventional unit operations in mineral liberation and separation; lab sampling of ores, concentrated and exploration materials; Gy, Ingamells and Visman sampling theory models; documentation, audits, ethics, control samples, handling outliers, descriptive statistics, terminology, control charting, accuracy and precision of quality assurance.
Prerequisite(s)
- Diploma in Chemical or Mining Technology or equivalent or a degree plus minimum one year practical lab experience. Personnel working in the analytical chemistry field or related industries with minimum three years practical lab experience may qualify upon departmental approval.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$117.15 - $1,050.43 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Related Programs
Assayer Training Introduction (CHSC 5631) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Assayer Training
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are three offerings of CHSC 5631 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 57166
Dates
May 12 - May 11 Loading
- CRN 57166
- $1029.77 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12 - May 11 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
Elaine Woo
Course outline
TBD
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a Guided Learning, Distance Education course. Course delivery is through internet, fax, phone, CD, mail and labs. Registration in this course requires departmental approval. For approval, please contact Elaine_Woo@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
CRN 68734
Dates
May 26 - May 25 Loading
- CRN 68734
- $117.15 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 - May 25 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
Elaine Woo
Course outline
TBD
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Re-registration section for students who require an extension to complete CHSC 5631. Eligible students have been pre-approved to register. For more information, please email khoward18@bcit.ca and please make sure to include your BCIT Student ID. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
CRN 70140
Dates
Aug 25 - Aug 24 Loading
- CRN 70140
- $1029.77 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 - Aug 24 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
TBD
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- For approval to enroll, please contact Elaine Woo at 604.432.8393 or email Elaine_Woo@bcit.ca. This is a Guided Learning, Distance Education course. Course delivery is through internet, fax, phone, CD, mail and labs. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of CHSC 5631 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 34933
Dates
Oct 27 - Oct 26 Loading
- CRN 34933
- $1050.43 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 - Oct 26 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
TBD
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a Guided Learning, Distance Education (correspondence) course. Course delivery is through e-mail, fax, phone, CD, regular mail and labs. To find out if you qualify to take the Assayer program, please send an e-mail to Elaine_Woo@bcit.ca which includes your educational background and relevant work experience. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.