- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
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
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of CNST 1100 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 83316
Dates
Mar 02 - Mar 13 Loading
- CRN 83316
- $1617.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 02 - Mar 13 | Mon - Fri | 07:30 - 16:30 | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
Joe Chamberland
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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/. 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.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.