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Course Details
Wanting to become a Field Safety Representative (FSR)? This course covers the Canadian Electrical Code as amended for the Province of British Columbia, the Safety Standards Act of BC, the Safety Standards General Regulations, the Electrical Safety Regulation and the Directives. All of which, except for the Canadian Electrical Code book, are available on the Technical Safety BC website at https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/ and required for the course. It is ideal for electricians specializing in commercial, industrial and high voltage installations. The course and instructor are recognized by the Technical Safety BC. Information pertaining to the eligibility requirements for writing the FSR exam can be obtained from the Technical Safety BC website at https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca .
No class on October 11, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day). This course is designed for students planning to write Class A, B or C Field Safety Representative (e.g. electrical contractor licence) examination from Technical Safety BC. For more information, such as exam eligibility and schedule, please contact Technical Safety BC at https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca. Registration is processed on a first-come, first-served basis. With limited space, early registration is highly recommended. This course DOES NOT carry a wait list and late registration is not permitted. In the case of course cancellation, students will be notified. For inquiries, please email BCIT_Electrical@bcit.ca
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
No class on October 9, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day Weekend). This course designed for students planning to write Class A, B or C Field Safety Representative (e.g. electrical contractor license) examination from Technical Safety BC. For more information, such as exam eligibility and schedule, please contact Technical Safety BC office. https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca. Registration processed on a first-come, first-served basis. This course DOES NOT carry a waitlist and late registration not permitted. In the case of course cancellation, students will be notified. For inquiries, please email BCIT_Electrical@bcit.ca
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
Make application to write an examination for a Field Safety Representative (FSR) Class 'A', 'B' or 'C' certificate and may represent or become an electrical contractor.
Review layout of Code
Identify General Sections
Explain components of a Field Safety Representative (FSR)
Explain components of BC Electrical Code
Review administrative requirements for Province of British Columbia
Safety Standards Act
Safety Standards General Regulation
Electrical Safety Regulation
BC Safety Authority Directives
BC Safety Authority Bulletins
Fee Regulation
Review Objective of Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I
Explain layout of CEC, Part I - Rules, Tables and Appendices
Identify General Sections of the CEC, Part I
Identify specific sections of CEC
Review general requirements for conductors
Review demand calculations
Review grounding and bonding
Review wiring methods
Review overcurrent protection
Review installation of equipment
Review specifics requirements for:
Class I and Class II circuits
Hazardous locations
Motors and Generators
Electrical Heating
Swimming Pools
Temporary Installations
High Voltage Installations
Emergency Systems
Photovoltaic Systems
Effective as of Fall 2012
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