- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Successful completion of this course is one of the requirements for obtaining the Boiler Safety Awareness Certificate. This self-directed online course prepares candidates to write the Technical Safety BC Boiler Safety Awareness examination. At the end of the course, students will have gained a general knowledge of Acts, Codes and Regulations pertaining power plants as well as boilers, their associated systems and plant safety. Students completing the course are expected to be able to initiate safety shutdown procedures on the equipment. The course is delivered online following a self-paced format. Students are required to complete three computer based progress tests on their own and a final exam that is invigilated at BCIT. For students who do not reside in the Greater Vancouver area, final examination must be administered by an approved Proctor and is paper based.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$511.05
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Discuss, in general, the Acts, Codes and Regulations pertaining to power plants
- Explain the basic theory and operation of boilers and their associated systems with emphasis on plant safety
- Initiate safety shutdown procedures on the equipment
Effective as of Fall 2014
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of POWR 0142 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 82149
Dates
Feb 23 - Mar 06 Loading
- CRN 82149
- $511.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23 - Mar 06 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
Ritchie Diopita
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- If you have any question about this course, please contact the Program Assistant: powerengineering@bcit.ca. All registered students will receive an email before the start date with instructions on how to access the course content. Please make sure you have updated your my.bcit.ca profile with an email address for us to contact you with. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start.
Status
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of POWR 0142 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 63452
Dates
Apr 13 - Apr 24 Loading
- CRN 63452
- $511.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Apr 24 | Mon - Fri | N/A | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- If you have any questions about this course, please contact the Power Engineering Program Assistant email: PowerEngineering@bcit.ca Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT.
Status
CRN 63453
Dates
May 25 - Jun 05 Loading
- CRN 63453
- $511.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 - Jun 05 | Mon - Fri | N/A | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- If you have any questions about this course, please contact the Power Engineering Program Assistant email: PowerEngineering@bcit.ca Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.