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
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below are two offerings of POWR 0143 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 41459
Duration
Mon Sep 19 - Fri Oct 07 (3 weeks)
- 3 weeks
- CRN 41459
- $641.07
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 - Oct 07 | N/A | 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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No Class on Friday, September 30th - Statutory Holiday. 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 part-time studies 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 Oct 31 - Fri Nov 18 (3 weeks)
- 3 weeks
- CRN 41664
- $641.07
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 - Nov 18 | N/A | 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.
-
No class on Friday, November 11th. 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 part-time studies 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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