Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an occupational health and safety specialist in B.C., you may need to become Certified by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program, certifying examinations, and sufficient work experience.

Occupational health and safety specialists

To work as a border services agent in Canada, you need to complete the Canada Border Services Agency training program. Eligibility is achieved by taking an assessment test and, if selected, completing all the program requirements.

Border services, customs, and immigration officers

Sports officials and referees

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness

Pursers and flight attendants

To work as a hot air balloon pilot in BC, you must complete ground school, practical experience, and be licensed by Transport Canada.

To work as a tour or travel guide in B.C., you may need to have basic first aid and CPR certification. Eligibility is achieved by completing a relevant course.

Outdoor sport and recreational guides

Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations

Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators

Plastics processing machine operators

Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators

Paper converting machine operators

Industrial sewing machine operators

Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors

Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors

Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in maintaining job-related health and safety standards. These programs include courses in safety engineering principles, inspection and monitoring procedures, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, applications to specific work environments, and report preparation.

Occupational safety and health technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Quality control and safety technologies/technicians.

Quality control and safety technologies/technicians, other

Safety Continuing Education

Occupational health and safety specialists review, evaluate and monitor health and safety hazards and develop strategies to prevent, control and eliminate accidents and occupational injuries. They inspect the workplace environments, equipment and practices to ensure compliance with organization and government environment, health and safety standards and regulations. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

Border services, customs, and immigration officers administer and enforce laws and regulations related to immigration, customs and border crossing. They are employed by government agencies.

Sports officials and referees observe and enforce rules and regulations governing sporting events, athletic games and sports competitions. They are employed by national, provincial and local sporting commissions, organizations and leagues.

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness lead and instruct groups and individuals in recreational, sports, fitness or athletic programs. Fitness appraisers conduct fitness tests and assessments and design, develop and deliver fitness programs. They are employed by community centres, sports and fitness clubs, outdoor centres, resorts, recreational facilities, health care facilities, retirement homes, correctional institutions, government departments, private businesses, tourism associations and similar establishments.

Pursers and flight attendants ensure the safety and comfort of passengers and crew members during flights. Ship pursers attend to the safety and comfort of passengers aboard ships. Airline pursers and flight attendants are employed by airline companies. Ship pursers are employed by tour boat or cruise ship companies.

Outdoor sport and recreational guides organize and conduct trips or expeditions for sports enthusiasts, adventurers, tourists and resort guests. They are employed by private companies and resorts or may be self-employed.

Food counter attendants and food preparers prepare, heat and finish cooking simple food items and serve customers at food counters. Kitchen helpers, food service helpers and dishwashers clear tables, clean kitchen areas, wash dishes, and perform various other activities to assist workers who prepare or serve food and beverages. They are employed by restaurants, cafés, hotels, fast food outlets, cafeterias, hospitals and other establishments.

Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators drive buses and operate streetcars, subway trains and light rail transit vehicles to transport passengers on established routes. Bus drivers are employed by urban transit systems, school boards or transportation authorities and private transportation companies. Streetcar, subway and light rail transit operators are employed by urban transit systems.

Plastics processing machine operators set up and operate plastic mixing, calendering, extruding and moulding processing machines used in the manufacture of plastic parts and plastic products. They are employed by plastic products manufacturing companies.

Pulp mill and papermaking and finishing machine operators operate and monitor various types of processing machinery and equipment to produce pulp and assist papermaking and coating control operators to produce, coat and finish paper. They are employed by pulp and paper companies.

Paper converting machine operators operate various machines which fabricate and assemble paper products such as paper bags, containers, boxes, envelopes and similar articles. They are employed by paper products manufacturing companies.

Industrial sewing machine operators operate sewing machines to sew fabric, fur, leather or synthetic materials to produce or repair garments and other articles. They are employed in clothing, footwear, textile products, fur products and other manufacturing establishments and by furriers.

Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors assemble, finish and inspect plastic parts and finished products. They are employed by plastic products manufacturing companies and plastic parts divisions of aircraft or other manufacturing companies.

Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors assemble, finish and inspect components or products of various materials, such as jewellery, silverware, buttons, pencils, non-prescription lenses, brushes, clocks and watches, musical instruments, sporting goods, toys, boats and other miscellaneous products. They are employed by a wide variety of manufacturing companies.

Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities perform material handling, clean-up, packaging and other elemental activities in processing, manufacturing and utilities. They are employed by companies that manufacture products such as clothing, footwear, furniture and electrical and electronic products and by printing and packaging companies.

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[Individual Courses in First Aid, Health & Safety]( https://www.coastmountaincollege.ca/programs/discover/continuing-studies/first-aid-health-safety)

Individual Courses in First Aid, Health & Safety

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[Individual Courses in First Aid and Safety Certificates]( https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/?category=first-aid-safety-certificates)

Individual Courses in First Aid and Safety Certificates

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[Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance Diploma]( https://langara.ca/continuing-studies/programs-and-courses/programs/health-safety-environmental-compliance/index.html)

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance Diploma

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[Occupational Health & Safety Certificate]( https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/occupational-health-and-safety-certificate)

Occupational Health & Safety Certificate

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[Individual Courses in Health and Safety](https://www.unbc.ca/continuing-studies/programs?field_cs_course_category_target_id=2736)

Individual Courses in Health and Safety

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[Occupational Health and Safety - Occupational Health & Safety Certificate](https://www.unbc.ca/continuing-studies/courses/ohs-occupational-health-safety-online-certificate)

Occupational Health and Safety - Occupational Health & Safety Certificate

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[Individual Courses in First Aid and Safety]( https://www.ufv.ca/continuing-education/courses/first-aid/)

Individual Courses in First Aid and Safety

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[Environmental and Occupational Health Certificate]( https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/health-wellness-and-safety/programs/environmental-and-occupational-health)

Environmental and Occupational Health Certificate

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[Individual Courses in Health, Wellness and Safety]( https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/courses)

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