Course Overview
This course helps prepare students for work as a safety officer on a construction, mine or oil and gas site. Students will learn how to clearly and effectively communicate with others on a work site, identify hazards, and apply the Workers Compensation Act and occupational health and safety regulations to their environment. Upon successfully finishing this course, students will receive a Statement of Completion.
Prerequisite(s)
- It is recommended that students have grade 11 English or equivalent comprehension, and one year of experience on a work site (construction, mining, or oil rig and gas) is beneficial.
Credits
6.0
Domestic fees
$1,617.55 - $1,650.19 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:
- Utilize OH&S Regulations and the Workers Compensation Act
- Communicate to promote a safe work environment
- Identify applicable authorities and regulations
- Identify potential workplace hazards
- Report on the conditions of workplace safety
- Define hazardous materials and explain the WHMIS communication system
- Define fire prevention codes and regulations
- Describe safe rigging practice
- Explain the safe use of fall protection equipment
- Explain the identification and safe use of ladders
- Identify TCP’s &Traffic Control
- Identify Scaffolds, swing stages and elevating work platforms
- Identify Cranes Safety & Certification
- Identify Suspended slabs, fly tables, slab stripping and re-shoring & Form Work
- Explain the regulations associated with Excavations and Shoring
- Explain the regulations associated with Excavations and Shoring
- Explain Electrical Safety within a work site & the Protection of Utilities
- Define Safety Program Audit
- Identify Guardrails, catch platforms, floor openings, crane platforms and nets
- Explain Isolation & Lockout procedures
- Develop Safe Work Practices
- Identify Confined Space hazards
- Identify Legal responsibilities related to site health and safety within the Act
- Implement the Young and New Worker evaluation process
- Explain Inspection Reports
- Explain Accident Investigation
- Complete Inspections, create reports and develop corrective actions
Effective as of Fall 2016
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of CNST 1100 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 61069
Dates
Jun 08 - Jun 19 Loading
- CRN 61069
- $1617.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08 - Jun 19 | Mon - Fri | 07:30 - 16:30 | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- 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 class. Students are required to have their own desktop or laptop computer, a microphone, a camera, and a stable broadband connection. A smart phone or tablet device will not be sufficient. Students are required to log in and attend the virtual class at 7:30 AM each day of class for lectures. Students will need to be available from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Students are required to purchase the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation textbooks from the BCIT Bookstore at www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/. There are also several optional text books that may be beneficial. Students are required to understand how to use their own computer prior to the beginning of the first class. This includes the use of an internet browser, your file management system (e.g., downloading, finding, opening and saving files), Adobe Acrobat Reader, and how to move between applications. Course navigation will be explained on the first day of class, but using your computer will not. Contact matt_magee@bcit.ca if you have questions.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 64259
Dates
Jul 13 - Jul 24 Loading
- CRN 64259
- $1617.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 - Jul 24 | Mon - Fri | 07:30 - 16:30 | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- 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 class. Students are required to have their own desktop or laptop computer, a microphone, a camera, and a stable broadband connection. A smart phone or tablet device will not be sufficient. Students are required to log in and attend the virtual class at 7:30 AM each day of class for lectures. Students will need to be available from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Students are required to purchase the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation textbooks from the BCIT Bookstore at www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/. There are also several optional text books that may be beneficial. Students are required to understand how to use their own computer prior to the beginning of the first class. This includes the use of an internet browser, your file management system (e.g., downloading, finding, opening and saving files), Adobe Acrobat Reader, and how to move between applications. Course navigation will be explained on the first day of class, but using your computer will not. Contact matt_magee@bcit.ca if you have questions.
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.
Fall 2026
Below are three offerings of CNST 1100 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32376
Dates
Sep 14 - Sep 25 Loading
- CRN 32376
- $1650.19 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Sep 25 | Mon - Fri | 07:30 - 16:30 | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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 class. Students are required to have their own desktop or laptop computer, a microphone, a camera, and a stable broadband connection. A smart phone or tablet device will not be sufficient. Students are required to log in and attend the virtual class at 7:30 AM each day of class for lectures. Students will need to be available from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Students are required to purchase the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation textbooks from the BCIT Bookstore at www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/. There are also several optional text books that may be beneficial. Students are required to understand how to use their own computer prior to the beginning of the first class. This includes the use of an internet browser, your file management system (e.g., downloading, finding, opening and saving files), Adobe Acrobat Reader, and how to move between applications. Course navigation will be explained on the first day of class, but using your computer will not. Contact matt_magee@bcit.ca if you have questions.
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.
CRN 34799
Dates
Oct 19 - Oct 30 Loading
- CRN 34799
- $1650.19 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19 - Oct 30 | Mon - Fri | 07:30 - 16:30 | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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 class. Students are required to have their own desktop or laptop computer, a microphone, a camera, and a stable broadband connection. A smart phone or tablet device will not be sufficient. Students are required to log in and attend the virtual class at 7:30 AM each day of class for lectures. Students will need to be available from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Students are required to purchase the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation textbooks from the BCIT Bookstore at www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/. There are also several optional text books that may be beneficial. Students are required to understand how to use their own computer prior to the beginning of the first class. This includes the use of an internet browser, your file management system (e.g., downloading, finding, opening and saving files), Adobe Acrobat Reader, and how to move between applications. Course navigation will be explained on the first day of class, but using your computer will not. Contact matt_magee@bcit.ca if you have questions.
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.
CRN 37961
Dates
Nov 16 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 37961
- $1650.19 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16 - Nov 27 | Mon - Fri | 07:30 - 16:30 | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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 class. Students are required to have their own desktop or laptop computer, a microphone, a camera, and a stable broadband connection. A smart phone or tablet device will not be sufficient. Students are required to log in and attend the virtual class at 7:30 AM each day of class for lectures. Students will need to be available from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Students are required to purchase the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation textbooks from the BCIT Bookstore at www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/. There are also several optional text books that may be beneficial. Students are required to understand how to use their own computer prior to the beginning of the first class. This includes the use of an internet browser, your file management system (e.g., downloading, finding, opening and saving files), Adobe Acrobat Reader, and how to move between applications. Course navigation will be explained on the first day of class, but using your computer will not. Contact matt_magee@bcit.ca if you have questions.
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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