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 April 22 (Easter) and May 20, 2019 (Victoria 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 (formerly BC Safety Authority). For more information, such as exam eligibility and schedule, please contact Technical Safety BC office at https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca or 1-866-566-7233. Space is limited so early registration is highly recommended. This course DOES NOT carry a waiting list. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. Check this website frequently to see if someone de-registers once the course becomes full. In the case of course cancellation, students will be notified. To be successful, students must maintain at least 80% attendance record. Please make sure to provide your personal email upon registration. Please report to SE1 (Electrical Training Centre) building. Class signs will be posted in the building on the first day. 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.
This course is designed for students who are planning to write a Class A, B or C Field Safety Representative (e.g. electrical contractor licence) examination from Technical Safety BC (fomerly BC Safety Authority). For more information, such as exam eligibility and schedule, please contact Technical Safety BC office at https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca or 1-866-566-7233. Space is limited so early registration is highly recommended. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. Check this website frequently to see if someone de-registers if the course becomes full. In the case of course cancellation, students will be notified. To be successful, students must maintain at least 80% attendance record. Please make sure to provide your personal email upon registration. Please report to SE1 (Electrical Training Centre) building. Class signs will be posted in the building on the first day. 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
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and
stationery. Please visit
bcit.ca/bookstore for more
information.
Books for Spring/Summer 2019 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT
online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering
you are considering.
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance
Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
2015 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 W/Pocket Ref Pkg (C22.1-15)
Author
Code
Copyright
2015
Binding
Packaged & Collated
Price
$189.95
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