Office & Construct Site Safety

Course code DRFT 1012

Credit 1.0

Length 20.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course, the students examine the safety aspects of a career in a construction-related field, with particular reference to precautions taken on entering a working construction site, as well as precautions related to workplace harassment and violence prevention.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Codes
  • Safety materials
  • Safety equipment
  • Protective clothing
  • Protective devices
  • Hearing protection
  • Fall protection systems
  • Temporary structures and excavations
  • Elevating devices
  • Confined spaces
  • Harassment and violence prevention in the workplace

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

PLAR is assessed through 1) challenge exam and 2) an interview with the Department Leader or designate.

† 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.