This course is part of the full time Retail and Hospitality Careers Program.
In this course, students learn and practice compliance with workplace safety policies and procedures. Topics include: fundamentals of basic emergency procedures; personal safety; the safe use of equipment; knife handling; proper lifting techniques; and preventing slips and falls. The basics of WHMIS, First-Aid/CRP, HACCP, and lockout are taught.
Students also learn and practice safe procedures for light cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning surfaces and garbage removal, according to industry standards.
Students learn industry specific expectations relative to security at the workplace.
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.
- Workplace Violence and Personal Safety
- Preventing Injury
- First Aid CPR
- WHMIS/ HACCP (Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Points)
- Emergency Procedures
- Lockout
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70977 |
October 27, 2025 to June 11, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | 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
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.