Course Overview
Wanting to become a Field Safety Representative (FSR)? This course covers the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1:24 as amended for the Province of British Columbia, the Safety Standards Act of BC, the Safety Standards General Regulations, the Electrical Safety Regulation and the Directives. All of which, except for the Canadian Electrical Code book, are available on the Technical Safety BC website at www.technicalsafetybc.ca/ and are required for the course. It is ideal for electricians specializing in commercial, industrial and high voltage installations. The course and instructor are recognized by the Technical Safety BC. Information pertaining to the eligibility requirements for writing the FSR exam can be obtained from the Technical Safety BC website.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$758.59 - $774.26 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:
- Make application to write an examination for a Field Safety Representative (FSR) Class 'A', 'B' or 'C' certificate and may represent or become an electrical contractor.
- Explain components of a Field Safety Representative (FSR)
- Explain components of BC Electrical Code
- Review administrative requirements for Province of British Columbia
- Safety Standards Act
- Safety Standards General Regulation
- Electrical Safety Regulation
- Technical Safety BC Directives
- Technical Safety BC Bulletins
- Fee Regulation
- Review Objective of Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I
- Explain layout of CEC, Part I - Rules, Tables and Appendices
- Identify General Sections of the CEC, Part I
- Identify specific sections of CEC
- Review general requirements for conductors
- Review demand calculations
- Review grounding and bonding
- Review wiring methods
- Review overcurrent protection
- Review installation of equipment
- Review specifics requirements for:
- Class I and Class II circuits
- Hazardous locations
- Motors and Generators
- Electrical Heating
- Swimming Pools
- Temporary Installations
- High Voltage Installations
- Emergency Systems
- Photovoltaic Systems
Effective as of Winter 2025
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of TELC 0107 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 55875
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 11 Loading
- CRN 55875
- $758.59 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 11 | Tue, Thu | 17:00 - 19:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course designed for students planning to write Class A, B or C Field Safety Representative examination from Technical Safety BC (TSBC). For more information, such as exam eligibility and schedule, please contact TSBC office. Registration processed on a first-come, first-served basis. This course DOES NOT carry a waitlist and late registration not permitted. In the case of course cancellation, students will be notified. For inquiries, please email BCIT_Electrical@bcit.ca
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Required
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Status
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CRN 66633
Dates
Apr 25 - Jun 13 Loading
- CRN 66633
- $758.59 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 - Jun 13 | Sat | 08:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 109 |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
Carlo Turra
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on May 16, 2026 (Victoria Day weekend). This course designed for students planning to write Class A, B or C Field Safety Representative (e.g. electrical contractor license) examination from Technical Safety BC (TSBC). For more information, such as exam eligibility and schedule, please contact TSBC office. Registration processed on a first-come, first-served basis. This course DOES NOT carry a waitlist and late registration not permitted. In the case of course cancellation, students will be notified. For inquiries, please email BCIT_Electrical@bcit.ca
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of TELC 0107 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32618
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 12 Loading
- CRN 32618
- $774.26 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 12 | Tue, Thu | 17:00 - 19:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 109 |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course designed for students planning to write Class A, B or C Field Safety Representative (e.g. electrical contractor license) examination from Technical Safety BC (TSBC). For more information, such as exam eligibility and schedule, please contact TSBC. Registration processed on a first-come, first-served basis. This course DOES NOT carry a waitlist and late registration not permitted. In the case of course cancellation, students will be notified. For any inquiries, please use the Contact Us link on this page.
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Required
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Status
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CRN 36083
Dates
Sep 12 - Oct 31 Loading
- CRN 36083
- $774.26 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Oct 31 | Sat | 08:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 109 |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on October 10, 2026 (Thanksgiving weekend). This course designed for students planning to write Class A, B or C Field Safety Representative (e.g. electrical contractor license) examination from Technical Safety BC. For more information, such as exam eligibility and schedule, please contact Technical Safety BC office. Registration processed on a first-come, first-served basis. This course DOES NOT carry a waitlist and late registration not permitted. In the case of course cancellation, students will be notified. For any inquiries, please use the Contact Us link on this page.
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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