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, advise workers about hearing protection and administer hearing conservation programs in industry. 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.
Credits
2.5
Cost
$1,012.72
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2022
Below is one offering of OCHS 3330 for the Spring/Summer 2022 term.
CRN 52064
Duration
Mon Jun 13 - Thu Jun 16 (4 days)
- 4 days
- CRN 52064
- $1012.72
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 - Jun 16 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 08:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3005 |
| Jun 13 - Jun 16 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 08:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3021 |
Instructor
Robyn Richardson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$1012.72
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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THIS COURSE IS NOT ONLINE. Location: BCIT BURNABY Campus, Building SW1 - Room 3021. This is an intensive 4-day course - June 13 - 16 (Monday-Thursday). COVID safety protocols: Masks are required to be worn at all times. Your course instructor will provide further guidance. Please do a personal Covid-19 health check prior to attending the course. Go to: BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool (thrive.health) 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. 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
Full
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, 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 hearing conservation program.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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