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.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Respiratory Protection
- Hazardous Materials
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
- Fire Safety
- Alternate Fuel Vehicle Safety
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60657 |
May 25, 2026 to June 10, 2026 |
Lab Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† 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.