- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This non-credit course is designed to allow the approved learner to demonstrate their understanding of the material covered in PRKS 1010, which takes the learner from the definition of law and its governing bodies through to the elements and procedures of law enforcement within a park environment. The topics covered include an introduction to law, code and statute offenses common to BC parks, authorities and powers, duties and responsibilities, investigations, preventative law, emergencies, investigative report writing, and statements. The approved learner is someone in a recognized program within BCIT’s RENR Department or a similar program through Vancouver Island University, Selkirk College, Capilano University and University of Northern BC.
Prerequisite(s)
- BCIT FWR Department approval required for registration
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$359.66
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Module 1 - Introduction to Law
- Define common, statute, case, criminal and civil law.
- Explain the hierarchy of the Court System in BC.
- Explain the impact that the Charter of Rights has had on the court system in BC.
- Explain the differences between Federal and Provincial laws.
- Describe the elements of a Criminal Code offence.
- List the elements necessary to obtain a conviction for a Criminal Code offence.
- Discuss the evidence required to prove a Criminal Code offence.
Module 2 - Code and Statute Offences Common to BC Parks
- List the key elements of the offences listed below:
- Causing a disturbance
- Theft under $1000
- Speeding
- Driving without a license
- Consuming liquor in a public place
- Hunting illegally
- Describe the evidence necessary to prove, in court, the points or elements for the above offences.
Module 3 - Authorities and Power
- Describe the powers of arrest available to a Park Official under the Criminal Code and Federal statutes.
- Describe the powers of arrest available to a Park Official under Provincial statutes.
- Describe the special authorities available to Park Officials and the responsibilities that accompany those authorities.
Module 4 - Duties and Responsibilities
- List five legal duties of a Park Ranger under Federal and Provincial statutes.
- Complete a violation ticket as required by a Provincial statute.
Module 5 - Investigations
- Describe the three types of investigations Park Rangers are commonly involved in.
- Describe at least three different types/forms of evidence to be collected.
- List the proper sequence of at least six steps to be taken at a crime scene, or an accident, including proper note taking, plan drawings and photo documentation procedures.
- List the proper sequence of at least six steps to be taken at a crime scene, or an accident, including proper note taking, plan drawings and photo documentation procedures.
- Describe at least three different authorities that Park Rangers have to get proper names/identification.
- State at least four points to remember when conducting interviews.
- Explain the difference between statements from witnesses versus statements from suspects/offenders.
- Explain the circumstances under which either a Police or Charter warning would be used.
- Define police warning.
- Define charter warning.
Module 6 - Preventative Law
- Define CPTED.
- Provide at least one example of how CPTED would apply to prevent crimes in a park.
- Describe at least two proactive roles/procedures for accident prevention.
- Define the principles of negligence liability.
- Define the principles of negligence liability.
- Describe the components of the Occupier's Liability Act.
- Describe reactive role procedures.
Module 7 - Emergencies
- Describe provincial search and rescue policy.
- Describe local search and rescue plans and initial responses.
- Describe in general terms the Good Samaritan Act.
- Describe when and how to report missing persons.
Module 8 - Report Writing
- Describe an acceptable style of writing used by investigators to report investigations.
- List at least three contributing causes to ineffective writing.
- Edit a sample document removing at least 20% of the words while retaining the original intent and meaning.
- Remove impersonal introductions and zero words from a sample document.
Module 9 - Statements
- List in the proper sequence nine components or parts of a typical statement.
- Provide two reasons why the Charter of Rights Notice must be given to arrested or detained persons before taking a statement, and provide the most recent definition of 'detained' as interpreted by the higher courts.
- Provide one reason why the police warning must be given to a suspect before taking a statement.
- Describe four different methods of recording information from a statement giver.
- List two advantages and two disadvantages of each method of recording information.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2019
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of PRKS 0010 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 45928
Dates
Start any time
- 16 weeks
- CRN 45928
- Domestic fees $359.66
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 16 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
Tom Saare
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This section is for current full-time students registered in certain Parks Management related programs offered by BCIT, Capilano University, Lethbridge College, Selkirk College, Vancouver Island University and University of Northern British Columbia. To receive registration approval, please contact your school's designated administrator for information.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of PRKS 0010 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 86952
Dates
Start any time
- 16 weeks
- CRN 86952
- Domestic fees $359.66
Status
Not Available
Registration for this course opens at term start.
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 16 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is set up for current full-time students registered in certain Parks Management related programs offered by BCIT, Lethbridge College, Selkirk College, University of Northern British Columbia and Vancouver Island University. Please contact your program faculty for registration approval process. Students have 16 weeks from the date of registration to complete the course. The suggested minimum time required to complete the course is 48 hours. Please register for the course only when you are ready to meet this requirement.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.