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DRFT 2103: Safe & Smart Sites: Construction Safety and Inspections
Effective date
September 2027
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students apply provincial occupational health and safety legislation to construction sites through hazard identification, structured site inspections, compliance assessment, and professional reporting. Emphasis is placed on due diligence, regulatory compliance, and applied inspection practices used in the construction industry.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1012.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe worker, supervisor, and employer duties as defined under provincial Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation.
- Interpret OHS regulations and construction safety requirements applicable to site conditions.
- Identify and analyze construction site hazards and associated risks.
- Conduct systematic site safety inspections using industry-standard checklists and digital tools.
- Assess compliance with provincial OHS regulations during site inspections.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 24
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 36
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 36
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handouts, group/team participation, field trip, props, videos and project/problem based learning activities are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Exercises |
|
Field Experience |
40 |
Site Inspection & Compliance Assignments |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities on Site |
|
Project |
20 |
Final Integrated Inspection Project |
Course topics
- Provincial OHS Legislation, Hazard Recognition, and Risk Assessment. Site Inspections & High Risk Construction Activities Inspection Reporting, Due Diligence & Integrated Project Demonstrating compliance through documentation, reporting, and professional communication Workers’ Compensation / Workplace Safety Authority Requirements
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.