- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Provides an overview of the OH&S field and discusses how health and safety relate to an organization's overall management system. Introduces leadership commitment, open communication, and legal accountability as core concepts that form the basis for effective safety programs. Also explores the wide variety of functions within the OH&S field and the required resources for the safety generalist.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$149.76 - $446.53 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Provide an overview of the OHS field and the role of the OHS practitioner.
- Summarizes the history of OHS and describes key lessons learned from the early pioneers in the field.
- Outline the basic principles of OHS.
- Identify the founding principles of OHS legislation and outline the similarities and differences between jurisdictions.
- Describe the key components of a safety program.
- Describe the relationship between a successful safety program, effective leadership and communication, and a strong commitment to safety.
- Provides examples of ethical dilemmas and potential resolutions in the OHS field.
- List and describe several resources available to OHS practitioners.
- Describe how a safety system differs from a safety program and explain why the OHS practitioner needs to be concerned with.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Occupational Health and Safety Fundamentals (OCHS 1000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Health Sciences
- Advanced Safety Management
Certificate Part-time
- Foundations in Occupational Health and Safety
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Occupational Health and Safety Essentials
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below are four offerings of OCHS 1000 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 32897
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32897
- Domestic fees $446.53
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 03 - Nov 22 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
Robert Miller
Course outline
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This section of OCHS 1000 is an *** ONLINE *** Distance Education course. Internet access is required. To be successful, plan to spend 6-8 hours per week on your studies, starting Week 1. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1000 - Spring Term - Course Information from BCIT”. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT so you don't miss receiving this important e-mail. COURSE MATERIALS / BOOKSTORE: NO print course materials are required from the Bookstore for this ONLINE course. ACCESS: Available the first day of September term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. SPONSORED STUDENTS: Detailed information is available on the BCIT website. For course registration visit: www.bcit.ca/admission/fees/sponsorship.shtml. For course materials visit: www.bcit.ca/bookstore/sponsored.shtml. It is recommended that a “Proposed Program” (outlining the entire OH&S Certificate Program) be requested by contacting the Program Head, Dave Wood at 604-432-8220 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8220 or David_Wood@bcit.ca. This “Proposed Program” will assist both sponsor and sponsored student with overall course planning and costs. Contact with the Program Head should be made at least 4 weeks prior to term start. IMPORTANT: Late registration will NOT be accepted (registration closes the day before the term starts - subject to availability). This course will be offered again in the Winter Term (January-March). Registration will open end October -- online or by phone (604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610, option 2).
CRN 33034
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33034
- Domestic fees $149.76
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 03 - Nov 22 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
Robert Miller
Course outline
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- RE-REGISTER in this section of OCHS 1000 if you were registered with Tutor ROB MILLER in the previous Spring Term (CRN 50736) ***** Re-Registration is ONLY for students, who in the previous term, did not complete all course requirements. This is a one-time option to extend for another 12-week term at a reduced tuition fee. Course work submitted in the Spring Term will be retained; you are ONLY required to submit outstanding course work. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon Re-Registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1000 - Fall Term - Course Information from BCIT”. NO print course materials are required from the BCIT Bookstore. The Student Handbook + Request To Write Exam forms will be available prior to the Fall Term at: www.bcit.ca/distance/learnersupport/resources.shtml. Your initial course from the Spring Term will remain open for VIEWING for several years. HOWEVER, access to your Re-Registration course in the Fall Term will be available on the first day of the term. You will need to access the Fall Term of the course in order to submit an outstanding assignment and/or write any outstanding online exams. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. NOTE: If you previously completed all course requirements and failed the course - DO NOT RE-REGISTER. You must register in the Distance Learning course again at full tuition.
CRN 33574
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33574
- Domestic fees $446.53
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 03 - Nov 22 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
Dailaan Shaffer
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This section of OCHS 1000 is an *** ONLINE *** Distance Education course. Internet access is required. To be successful, plan to spend 6-8 hours per week on your studies, starting Week 1. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1000 - Fall Term - Course Information from BCIT”. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT so you don't miss receiving this important e-mail. COURSE MATERIALS / BOOKSTORE: NO print course materials are required from the Bookstore for this ONLINE course. ACCESS: Available the morning of the first day of the term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. SPONSORED STUDENTS: Detailed information is available on the BCIT website. For course registration visit: www.bcit.ca/admission/fees/sponsorship.shtml. For course materials visit: www.bcit.ca/bookstore/sponsored.shtml. It is recommended that a “Proposed Program” (outlining the entire 20-credit OH&S Associate Certificate) be requested by contacting the Program Head, David Wood at 604-432-8220 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8220 or David_Wood@bcit.ca. This “Proposed Program” will assist both sponsor and sponsored student with overall course planning and costs. Contact with the Program Head should be made at least 4 weeks prior to term start. IMPORTANT: Late registration will NOT be accepted (registration closes the day before the term starts - subject to availability). This course will be offered again in the Winter 2024 Term (January-March). Registration will open Wednesday, October 25 -- online or by phone (604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610, option 2).
CRN 33935
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33935
- Domestic fees $149.76
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 03 - Nov 22 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
Dailaan Shaffer
Course outline
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- RE-REGISTER in this section of OCHS 1000 if you were registered with Tutor DAILAAN SHAFFER in the previous Spring Term (CRN 54927) ***** Re-Registration is ONLY for students, who in the previous term, did not complete all course requirements. This is a one-time option to extend for another 12-week term at a reduced tuition fee. Course work submitted in the Spring Term will be retained; you are ONLY required to submit outstanding course work. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon Re-Registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1000 - Fall Term - Course Information from BCIT”. NO print course materials are required from the BCIT Bookstore. The Student Handbook + Request To Write Exam forms will be available prior to the Fall Term at: www.bcit.ca/distance/learnersupport/resources.shtml. Your initial course from the Spring Term will remain open for VIEWING for several years. HOWEVER, access to your Re-Registration course in the Fall Term will be available on the first day of the term. You will need to access the Fall Term of the course in order to submit an outstanding assignment and/or write any outstanding online exams. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. NOTE: If you previously completed all course requirements and failed the course - DO NOT RE-REGISTER. You must register in the Distance Learning course again at full tuition.
Winter 2025
Below are four offerings of OCHS 1000 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 47144
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 47144
- Domestic fees $149.76
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 06 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- RE-REGISTER in this section of OCHS 1000 if you were registered with Tutor ROB MILLER in the previous Fall Term (CRN 32897) ***** Re-Registration is ONLY for students, who in the previous term, did not complete all course requirements. This is a one-time option to extend for another 12-week term at a reduced tuition fee. Course work submitted in the Fall Term will be retained; you are ONLY required to submit outstanding course work. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon Re-Registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1000 - Winter Term - Course Information from BCIT”. NO print course materials are required from the BCIT Bookstore. The Student Handbook + Request To Write Exam forms will be available prior to the Winter Term at: www.bcit.ca/distance/learnersupport/resources.shtml. Your initial course from the Fall Term will remain open for VIEWING for several years. HOWEVER, access to your Re-Registration course in the Winter Term will be available on the first day of the term in January. You will need to access the Winter Term of the course in order to submit an outstanding assignment and/or write any outstanding online exams. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. NOTE: If you previously completed all course requirements and failed the course - DO NOT RE-REGISTER. You must register in the Distance Learning course again at full tuition.
CRN 70386
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 70386
- Domestic fees $446.53
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 06 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This section of OCHS 1000 is an *** ONLINE *** Distance Education course. Internet access is required. To be successful, plan to spend 6-8 hours per week on your studies, starting Week 1. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1000 - Winter Term - Course Information from BCIT”. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT so you don't miss receiving this important e-mail. COURSE MATERIALS / BOOKSTORE: NO print course materials are required from the Bookstore for this ONLINE course. ACCESS: Available the morning of first day of the term in January. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. SPONSORED STUDENTS: Detailed information is available on the BCIT website. For course registration visit: www.bcit.ca/admission/fees/sponsorship.shtml. For course materials visit: www.bcit.ca/bookstore/sponsored.shtml. It is recommended that a “Proposed Program” (outlining the entire 45-credit OH&S Certificate) be requested by contacting the Program Head, Dave Wood at 604-432-8220 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8220 or David_Wood@bcit.ca. This “Proposed Program” will assist both sponsor and sponsored student with overall course planning and costs. Contact with the Program Head should be made at least 4 weeks prior to term start. IMPORTANT: Late registration will NOT be accepted (registration closes the day before the term starts - subject to availability). This course will be offered again in the Spring Term (April-June). Registration will open end February -- online or by phone (604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610, option 2).
CRN 70738
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 70738
- Domestic fees $149.76
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 06 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- RE-REGISTER in this section of OCHS 1000 if you were registered with Tutor DAILAAN SHAFFER in the previous Fall Term (CRN 33574) ***** Re-Registration is ONLY for students, who in the previous term, did not complete all course requirements. This is a one-time option to extend for another 12-week term at a reduced tuition fee. Course work submitted in the Fall Term will be retained; you are ONLY required to submit outstanding course work. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon Re-Registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1000 - Winter Term - Course Information from BCIT”. NO print course materials are required from the BCIT Bookstore. The Student Handbook + Request To Write Exam forms will be available prior to the Winter Term at: www.bcit.ca/distance/learnersupport/resources.shtml. Your initial course from the Fall Term will remain open for VIEWING for several years. HOWEVER, access to your Re-Registration course in the Winter Term will be available on the first day of the term in January. You will need to access the Winter Term of the course in order to submit an outstanding assignment and/or write any outstanding online exams. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. NOTE: If you previously completed all course requirements and failed the course - DO NOT RE-REGISTER. You must register in the Distance Learning course again at full tuition.
CRN 46413
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 46413
- Domestic fees $446.53
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 06 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This section of OCHS 1000 is an *** ONLINE *** Distance Education course. Internet access is required. To be successful, plan to spend 6-8 hours per week on your studies, starting Week 1. Tutor support is available by e-mail (or by phone, if pre-arranged). Upon registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “OCHS 1000 - Winter Term - Course Information from BCIT”. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT so you don't miss receiving this important e-mail. COURSE MATERIALS / BOOKSTORE: NO print course materials are required from the Bookstore for this ONLINE course. ACCESS: Available the morning of first day of the term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca. SPONSORED STUDENTS: Detailed information is available on the BCIT website. For course registration visit: www.bcit.ca/admission/fees/sponsorship.shtml. For course materials visit: www.bcit.ca/bookstore/sponsored.shtml. It is recommended that a “Proposed Program” (outlining the entire 45-credit OH&S Certificate) be requested by contacting the Program Head, Dave Wood at 604-432-8220 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8220 or David_Wood@bcit.ca. This “Proposed Program” will assist both sponsor and sponsored student with overall course planning and costs. Contact with the Program Head should be made at least 4 weeks prior to term start. IMPORTANT: Late registration will NOT be accepted (registration closes the day before the term starts - subject to availability). This course will be offered again in the Spring Term (April-June). Registration will open end February-- online or by phone (604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610, option 2).
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.