- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Provides an overview of the OH&S field and discusses how health and safety relate to an organization's overall management system. Introduces leadership commitment, open communication, and legal accountability as core concepts that form the basis for effective safety programs. Also explores the wide variety of functions within the OH&S field and the required resources for the safety generalist.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$149.76 - $446.53 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Provide an overview of the OHS field and the role of the OHS practitioner.
- Summarizes the history of OHS and describes key lessons learned from the early pioneers in the field.
- Outline the basic principles of OHS.
- Identify the founding principles of OHS legislation and outline the similarities and differences between jurisdictions.
- Describe the key components of a safety program.
- Describe the relationship between a successful safety program, effective leadership and communication, and a strong commitment to safety.
- Provides examples of ethical dilemmas and potential resolutions in the OHS field.
- List and describe several resources available to OHS practitioners.
- Describe how a safety system differs from a safety program and explain why the OHS practitioner needs to be concerned with.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Occupational Health and Safety Fundamentals (OCHS 1000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Advanced Safety Management
Certificate Part-time
- Foundations in Occupational Health and Safety
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Occupational Health and Safety Essentials
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are five offerings of OCHS 1000 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 69597
Dates
Jun 02 - Aug 22 Seats Available
- CRN 69597
- $446.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jun 02 - Aug 22 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This section of OCHS 1000 is an *** ONLINE *** Distance Education course. Internet access is required. To be successful, plan to spend 6-8 hours per week on your studies, starting Week 1. Tutor support is available by email (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1000 - Spring Term - Course Information from BCIT”. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT so you don't miss receiving this important e-mail. COURSE MATERIALS / BOOKSTORE: NO print course materials are required from the Bookstore for this ONLINE course. ACCESS: Available the first day of April term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. SPONSORED STUDENTS: Detailed information is available on the BCIT website. For course registration visit: www.bcit.ca/admission/fees/sponsorship.shtml.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
CRN 50736
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 In Progress and Full
- CRN 50736
- $446.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Robert Miller
Course outline
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This section of OCHS 1000 is an *** ONLINE *** Distance Education course. Internet access is required. To be successful, plan to spend 6-8 hours per week on your studies, starting Week 1. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1000 - Spring Term - Course Information from BCIT”. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT so you don't miss receiving this important e-mail. COURSE MATERIALS / BOOKSTORE: NO print course materials are required from the Bookstore for this ONLINE course. ACCESS: Available the first day of April term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. SPONSORED STUDENTS: Detailed information is available on the BCIT website. For course registration visit: www.bcit.ca/admission/fees/sponsorship.shtml. For course materials visit: www.bcit.ca/bookstore/sponsored.shtml. It is recommended that a “Proposed Program” (outlining the entire OH&S Certificate Program) be requested by contacting the Program Head, Dave Wood at 604-432-8220 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8220 or David_Wood@bcit.ca. This “Proposed Program” will assist both sponsor and sponsored student with overall course planning and costs. Contact with the Program Head should be made at least 4 weeks prior to term start. IMPORTANT: Late registration will NOT be accepted (registration closes the day before the term starts - subject to availability). This course will be offered again in the Fall Term (September-November). Registration will open end May -- online or by phone (604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610, option 2).
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 50737
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 In Progress
- CRN 50737
- $149.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Robert Miller
Course outline
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- RE-REGISTER in this section of OCHS 1000 if you were registered with Tutor ROB MILLER in the previous Winter Term (CRN 46413) ***** Re-Registration is ONLY for students, who in the previous term, did not complete all course requirements. This is a one-time option to extend for another 12-week term at a reduced tuition fee. Course work submitted in the Winter Term will be retained; you are ONLY required to submit outstanding course work. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon Re-Registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1000 - Spring Term - Course Information from BCIT”. NO print course materials are required from the BCIT Bookstore. The Student Handbook + Request To Write Exam forms will be available prior to the Spring Term at: www.bcit.ca/distance/learnersupport/resources.shtml. Your initial course from the Winter Term will remain open for VIEWING for several years. HOWEVER, access to your Re-Registration course in the Spring Term will be available in April (on the first day of the term). You will need to access the Spring Term of the course in order to submit an outstanding assignment and/or write any outstanding online exams. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. NOTE: If you previously completed all course requirements and failed the course - DO NOT RE-REGISTER. You must register in the Distance Learning course again at full tuition.
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 54927
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 In Progress
- CRN 54927
- $446.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Dailaan Shaffer
Course outline
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This section of OCHS 1000 is an *** ONLINE *** Distance Education course. Internet access is required. To be successful, plan to spend 6-8 hours per week on your studies, starting Week 1. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1000 - Spring Term - Course Information from BCIT”. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT so you don't miss receiving this important e-mail. COURSE MATERIALS / BOOKSTORE: NO print course materials are required from the Bookstore for this ONLINE course. ACCESS: Available on the first day of April term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. SPONSORED STUDENTS: Detailed information is available on the BCIT website. For course registration visit: www.bcit.ca/admission/fees/sponsorship.shtml. For course materials visit: www.bcit.ca/bookstore/sponsored.shtml. It is recommended that a “Proposed Program” (outlining the entire OH&S Certificate Program) be requested by contacting the Program Head, Dave Wood at 604-432-8220 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8220 or David_Wood@bcit.ca. This “Proposed Program” will assist both sponsor and sponsored student with overall course planning and costs. Contact with the Program Head should be made at least 4 weeks prior to term start. IMPORTANT: Late registration will NOT be accepted (registration closes the day before the term starts - subject to availability). This course will be offered again in the Fall Term (September-November). Registration will open end May -- online or by phone (604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610, option 2).
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 54928
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 In Progress
- CRN 54928
- $149.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Dailaan Shaffer
Course outline
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- RE-REGISTER in this section of OCHS 1000 if you were registered with Tutor DAILAAN SHAFFER in the previous Winter Term (CRN 70386) ***** Re-Registration is ONLY for students, who in the previous term, did not complete all course requirements. This is a one-time option to extend for another 12-week term at a reduced tuition fee. Course work submitted in the Winter Term will be retained; you are ONLY required to submit outstanding course work. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon Re-Registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1000 - Spring Term - Course Information from BCIT”. NO print course materials are required from the BCIT Bookstore. The Student Handbook + Request To Write Exam forms will be available prior to the Spring Term at: www.bcit.ca/distance/learnersupport/resources.shtml. Your initial course from the Winter Term will remain open for VIEWING for several years. HOWEVER, access to your Re-Registration course in the Spring Term will be available in April (the first day of the term). You will need to access the Spring Term of the course in order to submit an outstanding assignment and/or write any outstanding online exams. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. NOTE: If you previously completed all course requirements and failed the course - DO NOT RE-REGISTER. You must register in the Distance Learning course again at full tuition.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.