- 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
Fall 2025
Below are two offerings of POWR 0142 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 41454
Dates
Sep 08 - Sep 19 Loading
- CRN 41454
- $511.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Sep 19 | 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 questions about this course, please contact the Program Assistant – powerengineering@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). 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 41663
Dates
Oct 20 - Oct 31 Loading
- CRN 41663
- $511.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 - Oct 31 | 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 questions about this course, please contact the Program Assistant – powerengineering@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). 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.