Electrical Code courses are offered by a few school districts and colleges throughout the province. They are usually offered about three times a year (January, April and September). Most courses are 50 hours long. The minimum course length recommended by BCSA is 45 hours.
To find out the time and location of courses offered, please check with your local school district (board) or various community colleges.
Completion of a current edition of the electrical code is mandatory before application of FSR examination. The course instructor will followed the guidelines used by BCSA and will issue a “Completion Letter” to each participant when the course requirement is fulfil. Course contents cover most if not all of the electrical code sections. In addition, the following documents and regulations also will be covered:
1. Safety Standard Act;
2. Safety Standard General Regulation;
3. Electrical Safety Regulation;
4. Electrical Fees Regulation;
5. Electrical Directives;
6. Electrical Information Bulletins
7. BC Amendments
8. Electrical Safety Orders
The following are a few courses information available:
· Independent Contractors & Business Association (ICBA) at Lougheed & Boundary, Burnaby.
- Tuesday/Thursday – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 3h each evening
For more information, please click the contact us link.
· Burnaby School Districts-classes held at Moscrop Secondary School at Moscrop & Willingdon,
- Monday/Wednesday- 7.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. 2½ h each evening
· Surrey/Langley Areas-Douglas College, Surrey at King George Highway.
- Tuesday/Thursday- 6.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. 2½ h each evening.
Burnaby Course
One of the popular code courses in the lower mainland is offered by:
Course delivered by a knowledgeable instructor who is recognized by the BC Safety Authority (BCSA). Course topics cover all sections of the electrical code as well as all relevant material dealing with examination criteria. Completion of this course meets one of the eligibility requirements for writing a FSR Class A, B, or C, examination. Highly recommended for Electricians, 3rd & 4th year Apprentices, Technologists & Technicians, and Electrical Contractors.
Sign up now and find out for yourself how this course differs from similar other course offered.
Starting: April 2, 2012 (Monday & Wednesday) Course #1659
Time: 7.p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Length: 50 hours
Place: Moscrop Seconday School
4433 Noscrop St., Burnaby
Moscrop at Willingdon Ave, Burnaby
Parking: Free
Cost: $550
Instructor: Cam Duncan
Complete this registration with a cheque of $550.00 payable to the Burnaby School Board and mail to:
5325 Kincaid Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 1W2
Surrey / Langley Course
This 50 hour course is based on the New BC Electrical Code 2012 (22st Edition) and includes the changes to the CSA 2012 Code. The course is designed for Electricians, Apprentices, Technologists, Technicians and Electrical Contractors planning to upgrade their knowledge of the Code. This course is also for those planning to write the Field Safety Representative (FSR) A, B, or C Exam.
Instruction covers all sections of the Code, Amendments, Directives, Bulletins, Acts and Regulations. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion. Course and instructor are recognized by BC Safety Authority (BCSA)
Textbooks required: 22 Edition (2012 Code) with Act & Regulations. (Code Book and Publications may be ordered first session).
Registered early! For more information visit www.eiabc.org
Instructor's Profile: David Hansen is an Electrical Safety Authority recognized Instructor with
over 25 years. David's extensive knowledge and experience in the electrical field has made him
highly regarded by all his students.
Date: Tuesday & Thursday
April 17th, 2012 – June 21st, 2012
Time: 6.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m., 20 sessions, 50 hours
Location: Douglas College Surrey Training Centre
10060 King George Highway
Surrey, BC. V3T 2W4
Cost: $550.00.
Instructor: David Hansen - CTech
How to Register: Call (604) 527-5472 and identify course number (CRN 21145)
Monday - Friday 9.30 am - 4.00 pm
ICBA Course
The ICBA Electrical Code course is a comprehensive course comprising 50 hours of code instruction.
This course is ideal for electricians and electrical contractors who need to upgrade their code knowledge.
In addition to covering all sections of the electrical code, the course will examine the following:
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· Safety Standards Act · BC Amendments · BC Directives
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Date: New 2012 Code will be offered starting Thursday, April 12, 2012
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 50 hours
Location: ICBA Training Room
#211 – 3823 Henning Drive, Burnaby, BC
Cost: To be Determined
Code Book: 2012 code book and reference material may be ordered first class.
