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Power Engineering Refrigeration Safety POWR 0143

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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
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
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. 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
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. 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
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. 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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