Course details
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
Cost
$99.85 - $997.39 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are three offerings of CHSC 5631 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 68734
Duration
Mon Apr 17 - Mon Apr 15 (52 weeks)
- 52 weeks
- CRN 68734
- $99.85
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17 - Apr 15 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
TBD
Cost
$99.85
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
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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 part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 57166
Duration
Mon Apr 24 - Mon Apr 22 (52 weeks)
- 52 weeks
- CRN 57166
- $977.04
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24 - Apr 22 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
Elaine Woo
Course outline
TBD
Cost
$977.04
Important information
- Guided learning format.
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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
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 69002
Duration
Mon Jun 26 - Mon Jun 24 (52 weeks)
- 52 weeks
- CRN 69002
- $977.04
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26 - Jun 24 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
TBD
Cost
$977.04
Important information
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For approval to register in this class, please 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.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of CHSC 5631 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 34933
Duration
Mon Sep 18 - Mon Sep 16 (52 weeks)
- 52 weeks
- CRN 34933
- $997.39
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18 - Sep 16 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
TBD
Cost
$997.39
Important information
- Guided learning format.
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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 part-time studies 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
Related Programs
Assayer Training Introduction (CHSC 5631) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Assayer Training
Statement of Completion Part-time
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