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Course details

​​Wanting to become a Field Safety Representative (FSR)? This course covers the 2021Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1:21 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

Cost

$700.32 - $716.47 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are three offerings of TELC 0107 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 55875

Duration

Tue Apr 11 - Thu Jun 15 (10 weeks)

  • 10 weeks
  • CRN 55875
  • $700.32
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 11 - Jun 15 Tue, Thu 17:00 - 19:30 Burnaby SE01 Rm. 109
Instructor

Geoff Brown

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$700.32

Important information
  1. 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 inquiries, please email BCIT_Electrical@bcit.ca
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 20834

Duration

Wed Apr 19 - Wed Jun 28 (10 weeks)

  • 10 weeks
  • CRN 20834
  • $700.32
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 19 - Jun 28 Mon, Wed 17:00 - 19:30 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$700.32

Important information
  1. No class on May 22, 2023 (Victoria Day). 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 (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
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 66633

Duration

Sat Apr 22 - Sat Jun 10 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 66633
  • $700.32
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 22 - Jun 10 Sat 08:00 - 16:00 Burnaby SE01 Rm. 109
Instructor

Carlo Turra

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$700.32

Important information
  1. No class on May 20, 2023 (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
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Fall 2023

Below are two offerings of TELC 0107 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 32618

Duration

Tue Sep 12 - Thu Nov 16 (10 weeks)

  • 10 weeks
  • CRN 32618
  • $716.47
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Nov 16 Tue, Thu 17:00 - 19:30 Burnaby SE01 Rm. 109
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$716.47

Important information
  1. 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 inquiries, please email BCIT_Electrical@bcit.ca
Status

CRN 36083

Duration

Sat Sep 16 - Sat Nov 04 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 36083
  • $716.47
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 16 - Nov 04 Sat 08:00 - 16:00 Burnaby SE01 Rm. 109
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$716.47

Important information
  1. No class on Sep 30th. Class resume on Oct 7, 2023. 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 inquiries, please email BCIT_Electrical@bcit.ca
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, 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.
  • Review layout of Code
  • Identify General Sections
  • 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
    • BC Safety Authority Directives
    • BC Safety Authority 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 Fall 2012

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