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 - $521.56 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of POWR 0142 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
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
Ritchie Diopita
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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.
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Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of POWR 0142 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 41454
Dates
Sep 14 - Sep 25 Loading
- CRN 41454
- $521.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Sep 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Final Exam is in-person at the BCIT Power Engineering Department office in Burnaby or an approved invigilation centre. More details are provided once registered.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 41663
Dates
Oct 26 - Nov 06 Loading
- CRN 41663
- $521.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 - Nov 06 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Final Exam is in-person at the BCIT Power Engineering Department office in Burnaby or an approved invigilation centre. More details are provided once registered.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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