Course details
This is a self-directed online course that follows the Refrigeration Safety Awareness (RSA) Syllabus set by Technical Safety BC (TSBC). No attendance is required; students study on their own and are provided with learning support upon request. At the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of Refrigeration Safety Legislation, Refrigeration Systems, Safety Equipment and Safety Procedures. To qualify for the TSBC RSA certification exam candidates are required to complete a basic refrigeration plant safety program (BCIT course) and provide a signed letter from their work place chief engineer stating that the candidate has been instructed in safety procedures of the plant. Holders of RSA certificates of qualification are entitled to attend and monitor general supervision or risk assessed status refrigeration plants with a total plant capacity of 1000 kW or less of prime mover nameplate rating, named on the RSA certificates of qualification. The RSA certificate holders are also permitted to shut down the plant named on the certificate and initiate safety procedures when specifically trained and assigned to perform such tasks.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Cost
$641.07 - $654.71 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of POWR 0143 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 63457
Duration
Mon Jun 05 - Fri Jun 23 (3 weeks)
- 3 weeks
- CRN 63457
- $641.07
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Jun 05 - Jun 23 | Mon - Fri | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Alex Podut
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$641.07
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- 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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If you have any question about this course, please contact the Program Assistant Selina Li - selina_li@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 myBCIT.
Status
Fall 2023
Below are two offerings of POWR 0143 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 41459
Duration
Mon Sep 25 - Fri Oct 13 (3 weeks)
- 3 weeks
- CRN 41459
- $654.71
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 25 - Oct 13 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Alex Podut
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$654.71
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- 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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Statutory Holiday - No class on Monday, October 2nd and October 9th. If you have any question about this course, please contact the Program Assistant Selina Li - selina_li@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 41664
Duration
Mon Nov 06 - Fri Nov 24 (3 weeks)
- 3 weeks
- CRN 41664
- $654.71
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Nov 06 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Alex Podut
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$654.71
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
Statutory Holiday - No class on Monday, November 13th. If you have any question about this course, please contact the Program Assistant Selina Li - selina_li@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
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of:
- B.C. Refrigeration Safety Legislation
- Refrigeration Systems
- Safety Equipment in a refrigeration plant
- Safety procedures
- Prepared to write the BCSA examination for RSA certificate
Effective as of Fall 2014
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