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
$119.55 - $1,050.43 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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 2026
Below are two offerings of CHSC 5631 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68734
Dates
May 25 - May 17 Loading
- CRN 68734
- $119.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 - May 17 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
Elaine Woo
Course outline
TBD
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. Departmental approval is required for this course offering. You will not be able to register without it.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- 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 the Program Assistant at soepts@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.
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Status
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CRN 57166
Dates
Jul 13 - Jul 05 Loading
- CRN 57166
- $1050.43 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 - Jul 05 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
TBD
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- 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.
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Status
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