HMTD 1101: Workplace Safety & Preparatory Skills
Department
Technical Training Access
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the concept of safe work practices, occupational health and safety, environmental practices, math, science, and electronic media.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply personal safety measures.
- Identify and use shop emergency equipment.
- Prevent , identify, and extinguish various classes of fires.
- Identify Worksafe BC policies and procedures.
- Describe the purpose of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations.
- Explain the contents of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Explain the contents of WHMIS labels.
- Apply WHMIS regulations.
- Discuss the application of math and science in the heavy mechanical trades.
- Use electronic imaging equipment.
- Use computers to create documents and conduct research.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 17.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 7.5
Total Hours: 25
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and
hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Other
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70
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Theory- includes formative assessments, assignments, and a summative assessment.
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Other
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30
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Practical- includes shop tasks, active participation and teamwork, workplace behavior, and use of tools and equipment.
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Course topics
- 1. Personal safety measures.
2. Shop emergency equipment.
3. Classes of fires.
4. Worksafe BC policies and procedures.
5. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations.
6. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
7. WHMIS labels.
8. Math and science in the heavy mechanical trades.
9. Electronic imaging equipment.
10. Creating documents and conducting research.
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.