Workplace Safety

Course code AUTO 1130

Credit 1.5

Length 37.5 hours

Course outline View

This course studies the Workers Compensation Act outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and its applicability to the automotive service technician’s workplace. Topics include maintaining a safe work environment, describing shop emergency equipment and procedures, applying safe work practices, and using personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Workers Compensation Act
  • Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • SDS Labels
  • Personal safety and vehicle safety inspection
  • Fire classification, prevention and control
  • Personal Protective Equipment

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40264 January 4, 2027
to January 12, 2027
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lab
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.