This course includes the Worker’s Compensation Act outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and its applicability to the automotive and heavy mechanical workplace. Topics include the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), WHMIS labels, shop emergency equipment and fire control.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Worker's Compensation Act
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
MSDS labels
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Safety Inspections
Personal Safety Precautions
Fire Prevention and Control
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62124 |
June 8, 2026 to June 12, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building B | 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.