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ACRD 1100: Workplace Skills and Safety
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course focusses on occupational safety relating to the collision repair industry - from legal obligations to practical applications and procedures to ensure a safe working environment is provided to and by each student. Students learn general shop safety practices, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), fire prevention, personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency procedures and environmental safety such as hazardous material handling, storage and disposal.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify local, provincial, and national governmental regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety.
- Maintain a safe working environment in adherence with local, provincial, and national governmental regulations.
- Use Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
- Describe fire safety procedures.
- Describe best practices for safe handling of alternate fuel vehicles.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include lectures, demonstrations, assigned homework, group work, individual work, field trips, and project work in an authentic shop environment.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Quizzes and Assignments (formative - theory) |
|
Exam |
20 |
Theory exam ( summative - theory) |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Ongoing observations of workplace behavior and use of personal protective equipment. |
|
Participation |
25 |
Observable active participation and team work |
Course topics
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Respiratory Protection
- Hazardous Materials
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
- Fire Safety
- Alternate Fuel Vehicle Safety
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.