BC Electrical Code

Certificate at Silver King, Nelson

Program Objectives

Selkirk College offers this comprehensive BC Electrical Code course through distance education with tutorial support based on the 2009 21st edition of the Canadian Electrical Code. Students will gain experience in the proper use of the code book and on the correct interpretations of applicable code rules. Students will also gain a working knowledge of the British Columbia Safety Standards Act, the British Columbia General Regulation and the Electrical Safety Regulation, and the BC Authorization Procedures for electrical contractors.

The course is designed to help students navigate through the code book much more quickly than ever before. If the electrical code is all new to you, you should gain a fundamental understanding of the rules and regulations governing the installation of electrical work in Canada. You will gain knowledge of the calculations that are a large part of the code regulations. Many examples are included in the coursework.

Duration

The course work is challenging, however most students that are able to devote eight to ten hours per week to the assigned work can complete this course within six months. Students who already have some familiarity with the Code will likely be able to finish the course in less time. Maximum time allowed for completion is eight (8) months.

BC Safety Authority Recognized

In British Columbia, if you wish to be named on an Electrical Permit or an Electrical License or if you wish to sign a declaration for a particular project, you must be qualified as a Field Safety Representative (FSR). You will then have responsibility for code compliance of that project. A FSR named on an application for an operating permit or contractor's licence must, in addition to the duties of a FSR, represent the operating permit holder or licensed contractor in code, technical and worker qualification matters that are within the scope of the Field Safety Representative's certificate of qualification.

To become a FSR you are required to show evidence of having successfully completed a course in the application of electrical codes and standards required by the provincial safety manager and to pass a BC Safety Authority exam. This course qualifies as ‘recognized’ by the BC Safety Authority. This course is also excellent for those electricians, technologists or engineers that merely want to refresh their knowledge and update their skills to the latest edition of the code.

Admission Notes

Continuous intake.

Beneficial for Apprentices and Journeyperson Electricians. Others may take this course for general interest.

In order to be recognized for BC Safety Authority for application for a Class A, B or C Field Safety Representative examination the student must be a valid holder of an Interprovincial Standards Examination Certificate of Qualification in the trade of Electrician. (Red Seal)

Course of Studies

This course will provide you with a good working knowledge of the current Canadian Electrical Code - Part I, with the BC Amendments, BC Bulletins, Authorization Procedure, the Safety Standards Act and the General Regulation, and Electrical Safety Regulations.

This course consists of:

• Ten (10) lesson units
• Assignment file (one assignment for each lesson)

Note: Students are required to obtain a current copy of CEC Part 1, 2009 21st edition, before commencing the course. Copies are available at most electrical wholesalers. Copies can also be ordered through most book stores or online at www.csa.ca