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ACRF 1100: Occupational Safety 

Effective date

September 2021 

Department

Automotive Collision Repair 

School

Trades, Technology and Design 
 




Description

Students learn their rights and responsibilities in the workplace according to local, Provincial and National safety regulations and to identify job hazards and provide a safe workplace. The course focuses on 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. Additionally, students are introduced to vehicle hazards such as alternate fuel and electric vehicles, supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS). 

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:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 50
Total Hours: 50
 

Instructional Strategies

Instructional strategies include: Lectures, demonstrations, group work, individual work, and project work in an authentic shop environment. Course evaluation is based on theory assignments and the students' ability to create and maintain a safe working environment. 

Grading System

Percentages-ITA 

Passing grade

70% 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Quizzes/Tests 

30 

Formative theory (quizzes and assignments) 

Exam 

20 

Summative theory 

Lab Work 

30 

Integrated safety performance evaluations. This mark is taken from other program courses with safety components. 

Participation 

20 

Active participation, teamwork. 

Course topics

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.
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