Students will practise the knowledge and skills needed to comply with workplace safety policies. Curriculum topics covered include the fundamentals of basic emergency procedures, personal safety, the safe use of equipment, knife handling, proper lifting techniques, preventing slips and falls, and the basics of WHMIS, HACCP, and lockout. The course also provides students with the opportunity to identify and respond to workplace harassment and know the consequences when one worker harasses another.
Instructional strategies include, but are not limited to, lecture, classroom discussion, demonstrations, experiential learning and practice.
This course is part of the fulltime Food Service Careers (Adult Special Education) Program.
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.
- Worker Safety
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
- Lockout
- HACCP (Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Points)
- Workplace Harassment
Course schedules
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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.