Sports officials and referees

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness

Pursers and flight attendants

Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators

Mine labourers

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 Health-related knowledge and skills.

Health-related knowledge and skills, other (not for credit)

Safety Micro-credentials

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.

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.

Mine labourers carry out a variety of general labouring duties to assist in the extraction of coal, minerals and ore, and in other services in support of underground mining. They are employed by coal, metal and non-metallic mineral mines.

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Essentials Micro-credential provides an understanding of the OHS field, including how health and safety relate to an organization’s overall management system and the knowledge of the legal framework for OHS in BC. This program will provide students with sufficient understanding of OHS in the workplace so that they can competently manage a basic OHS program.

Occupational Health and Safety Essentials Micro-credential

Basic one-day course designed to introduce caregivers to injury prevention skills and knowledge. Course covers lifesaving first aid skills and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR and AED) for children, and babies. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial early childhood education and day care worker safety requirements.

Basic Rescuer: CPR Level C Micro-credential

The Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C course provides simple First Aid & CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment for individuals who want an overview of First Aid & CPR for home or the workplace. The course covers skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies (CPR Level C) and other topics such as choking, airway and breathing emergencies and prevention of disease transmission. The certificate is valid for 3 years.

Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C Micro-credential

The Safety Awareness & First Aid for Childhood Emergencies micro-credential is designed to introduce caregivers to injury prevention skills and knowledge. The course covers lifesaving first aid skills and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR and AED) for children and babies. It meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial early childhood education and day care worker safety requirements.

Safety Awareness & First Aid for Childhood Emergencies Micro-credential

The Standard First Aid Red Cross micro-credential includes primary survey, critical intervention, airway management, and life support of infants, children, and adults. You can learn how to handle emergencies including internal and external bleeding; shock; head, neck, and back injuries; fractures; and chest and abdominal injuries. You can also discuss injuries related to exposure to heat and cold and medical emergencies such as heart attacks and strokes. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a three-year certificate that includes CPR Level C.

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