Automotive Safety

Course code IAST 1010

Credit 2.0

Length 50.0 hours

Course outline View

Students are introduced to safe working practices within the automotive industry through the study of the Worker’s Compensation Act and OHS regulations with focus on the sections relevant to the automotive repair industry. Additional topics include hazardous material safety, safe lift operation, safe vehicle operation in a shop environment, chemical safety, fire safety, personal safety measures and use of emergency 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.

  • Worker's Compensation Act
  • Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • MSDS Labels
  • Personal safety and vehicle safety inspection
  • Fire classification, prevention and control

Course schedules

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How to take this course

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

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† 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.