Course Overview
This course covers installation, configuration, and programming for safety devices, safety controllers, and intrinsically safe devices that are widely used in industrial manufacturing and process control systems to ensure worker safety, and to protect equipment by inhibiting unwanted machine movement and preventing explosions. The student will make electrical connections to master shutdown devices that have supervised wiring including safety light curtains. A major activity will be the integration of field safety and intrinsically safe field devices into a Rockwell Guardlogix Safety PLC system.
Domestic fees
$1,156.05 - $1,179.67 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
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply the Canadian Electrical Code to the installation of safety devices and safety controllers.
- Describe the difference between a PAC/PLC Safety Controller and a conventional PAC/PLC.
- Follow manufacturers’ instructions to install safety devices and safety controllers.
- Apply the Canadian Electrical Code—Hazardous Locations (Section 18) to specify installation materials and methods to volatile environments where intrinsically safe devices are required.
- Identify stored energy hazards in automated control systems.·
- Install intrinsically safe devices according to the instructions of the manufacturer and the Canadian Electrical Code.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Safety Controls and Intrinsically Safe Systems (ACIM 6020) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Automated Controls Installation and Maintenance
Advanced Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of ACIM 6020 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 65302
Dates
Jun 15 - Jun 19 Loading
- CRN 65302
- $1156.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15 - Jun 19 | Mon - Fri | 07:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 118A |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is a condensed version of the course. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. Ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. In the event of cancellation, student will be notified five business days prior to the course start date. For inquiries, email BCIT_ACIM@bcit.ca
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of ACIM 6020 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 47046
Dates
Nov 14 - Dec 19 Loading
- CRN 47046
- $1179.67 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 - Dec 19 | Sat | 07:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 118A |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. Completion of prerequisite(s) is required. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of cancellation, students will received notice five business days prior to the course start. Ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. For any inquiries, please use the Contact Us link on this page.
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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.