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Fire Extinguisher Service Technician OCHS 1410

Occupational Health and Safety Course

Course details

This course is designed for those interested in portable fire extinguisher maintenance. Student will learn the BC Fire Code requirements regarding inspection/ test/and recharge procedures. After successfully completing the course, students can apply to ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC) to receive certification. Certification requires 3 months documented experience. For further information on certification please contact the ASTTBC at the following link: fireprotection.asttbc.org .

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

1.5

Cost

$438.65

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are two offerings of OCHS 1410 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 55568

Duration

Sat May 06 - Sun May 07 (2 days)

  • 2 days
  • CRN 55568
  • $438.65
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 06 - May 07 Sat, Sun 08:00 - 16:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3021
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$438.65

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. THIS COURSE IS NOT ONLINE. The course will be held at the BCIT BURNABY CAMPUS. This is a 2-day weekend course offering. Course materials are included and will be handed out in class. To register by phone, call Student Information & Enrollment Services (SIES) at 604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610 (option 2 - 'Part-Time Studies Registration'). Online information is available to assist you in spending a weekend at the BCIT Burnaby Campus – including DIRECTIONS, CAMPUS MAP, PARKING and FOOD SERVICES. Check out the following websites: Campus map + directions at www.bcit.ca/about/locations. Parking (including rates) at www.bcit.ca/parking. Food services at www.bcit.ca/foodservices. For further course information, contact Kathy White, OH&S Program Assistant at 604-432-8456 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8456 or Kathy_White@bcit.ca. ***** NOTE: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to apply for certification with ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC). Details will be provided by the instructor in class. ASTTBC certification information is also available on their website at fireprotection.asttbc.org or you can contact Erin Macedo, Coordinator, Technical Specialist Registrations at 604-585-2788 ext. 247
Status

CRN 59191

Duration

Sat Jun 03 - Sun Jun 04 (2 days)

  • 2 days
  • CRN 59191
  • $438.65
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 03 - Jun 04 Sat, Sun 08:00 - 16:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3021
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$438.65

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. THIS COURSE IS NOT ONLINE. The course will be held at the BCIT BURNABY CAMPUS. This is a 2-day weekend course offering. Course materials are included and will be handed out in class. To register by phone, call Student Information & Enrollment Services (SIES) at 604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610 (option 2 - 'Part-Time Studies Registration'). Online information is available to assist you in spending a weekend at the BCIT Burnaby Campus – including DIRECTIONS, CAMPUS MAP, PARKING and FOOD SERVICES. Check out the following websites: Campus map + directions at www.bcit.ca/about/locations. Parking (including rates) at www.bcit.ca/parking. Food services at www.bcit.ca/foodservices. For further course information, contact Kathy White, OH&S Program Assistant at 604-432-8456 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8456 or Kathy_White@bcit.ca. ***** NOTE: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to apply for certification with ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC). Details will be provided by the instructor in class. ASTTBC certification information is also available on their website at fireprotection.asttbc.org or you can contact Erin Macedo, Coordinator, Technical Specialist Registrations at 604-585-2788 ext. 247
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Conduct inspection and testing in conformance with applicable codes.
  • Determine the class of fire by type.
  • Identify and describe the four classes of fire.
  • Determine the occupancy classification.
  • Identify types of extinguishers and their operation.
  • Select fire extinguishers for the applicable hazard.
  • Distribute fire extinguishers as required.
  • Conduct inspections and annual maintenance.
  • Provide a clear and accurate inspection and test reports.
  • Identify hydrostatic testing requirements.

Effective as of Fall 2019

Related Programs

Fire Extinguisher Service Technician (OCHS 1410) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Energy

  1. Fire Protection Inspection and Testing
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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