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Industrial Audiometric Technician OCHS 3330

Occupational Health and Safety Course

Course details

Provides both the theory and hands-on training required to conduct hearing tests on noise-exposed workers in industry, counsel workers on the results of their hearing tests and advise workers about hearing protection. After successfully completing this four-day classroom course, qualified students are eligible to be authorized by the BC Workers' Compensation Board as an industrial audiometric technician in BC.​

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

2.5

Cost

$1,034.27

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are two offerings of OCHS 3330 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 56355

Duration

Tue Apr 11 - Fri Apr 14 (4 days)

  • 4 days
  • CRN 56355
  • $1034.27
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 11 - Apr 14 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 08:00 - 16:30 Burnaby NW04 Rm. 1072
Apr 11 - Apr 14 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 08:00 - 16:30 Burnaby NW04 Rm. 1076
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$1034.27

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. Location: BCIT BURNABY Campus, Building NW4, Rooms 1072 & 1076. This is an intensive 4-day course held April 11 - 14, 2023 from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Tuesday - Friday). Course materials are included and will be handed out in class. RECOMMENDED PRE-READING: "Sound Advice - a Guide to Hearing Conservation Programs" at: www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/health-safety/books-guides/sound-advice-a-guide-to-hearing-conservation-programs. IMPORTANT: Expect to spend a few additional hours each evening on course work. 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 few days at the BCIT Burnaby Campus - including DIRECTIONS, CAMPUS MAP, PARKING and FOOD SERVICES. For Part-Time Studies Sponsorship Information please refer to the following link: www.bcit.ca/admission/tuition-fees/sponsorship Please note that students must register themselves and have their employer email the sponsorship paperwork with 24 hours of registration to sponsorship@bcit.ca or they risk being dropped for non-payment. 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 information, contact Kathy White, OH&S Program Assistant at 604-432-8456 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8456 or Kathy_White@bcit.ca. ***** NOTE: Industrial Audiometric Technician (IAP) certification information is available on the WorkSafe BC website at www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/education-training-certification/industrial-audiometric-technician or you can email: industrialaudiometrics@worksafebc.com
Status

CRN 52065

Duration

Mon May 15 - Thu May 18 (4 days)

  • 4 days
  • CRN 52065
  • $1034.27
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 15 - May 18 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 08:00 - 16:30 Burnaby NE22 Rm. 105
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$1034.27

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. Location: BCIT BURNABY Campus, Building NE22, Room 105. This is an intensive 4-day course held May 15 - 18, 2023 from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Monday - Thursday). Course materials are included and will be handed out in class. RECOMMENDED PRE-READING: "Sound Advice - a Guide to Hearing Conservation Programs" at: www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/health-safety/books-guides/sound-advice-a-guide-to-hearing-conservation-programs. IMPORTANT: Expect to spend a few additional hours each evening on course work. 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 few days at the BCIT Burnaby Campus - including DIRECTIONS, CAMPUS MAP, PARKING and FOOD SERVICES. For Part-Time Studies Sponsorship Information please refer to the following link: www.bcit.ca/admission/tuition-fees/sponsorship Please note that students must register themselves and have their employer email the sponsorship paperwork with 24 hours of registration to sponsorship@bcit.ca or they risk being dropped for non-payment. 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 information, contact Kathy White, OH&S Program Assistant at 604-432-8456 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8456 or Kathy_White@bcit.ca. ***** NOTE: Industrial Audiometric Technician (IAP) certification information is available on the WorkSafe BC website at www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/education-training-certification/industrial-audiometric-technician or you can email: industrialaudiometrics@worksafebc.com
Status

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Verify the need for hearing conservation programs.
  • Conduct industrial hearing tests.
  • Counsel workers regarding their hearing test results.
  • Advise workers regarding hearing protection.
  • Maintain facility of testing.​

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023

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