Occupational First Aid (OFA) - Level 1
Applications Open: April 1, 2025 - 9:00AM
Applications Close: April 17, 2025 - 3:00PM
*applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis
Course information:
Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 is a one-day course designed to cover all medical techniques considered to be within the responsibility of the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required by the Workers' Compensation Board of BC (WCB).
- Date: Wednesday May 21, 2025
- Location: Como Lake Middle School
- Time: 8.30am -4:30pm
Requirements:
- age: must be at least 16 years old at the time of the course
- Students will pay $95.00 (Normally $130-$1500 to non-members
- Must have valid government-issued photo ID is required to receive a certificate (ex: driver's license, passport, NEXUS, BCID,...)
Other Information:
18 seats available across the district.
Main topics covered include:
- Basic Life Support (CPR - A) -- CPR with Automated Defibrillator Training
- Small Wound Management
- Critical Airway, breathing and circulation interventions with C-spine management
In order to be successful, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course, participants receive a 3-year certification.
Application:
To apply, please print and complete a hard copy of the application package to your schools Post Secondary advisor not later than 3:00PM on April 17, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the deadline or until program is full.
FIRST AID AND CPR APPLICATION 2025 .docx
"What the L" : ICBC Learners Permit Program
Applications Open: April 1, 2025 - 9:00AM
Applications Close: April 17, 2025 - 3:00PM
Program information:
The "What the L" Program is a partnership with SD43 and ICBC to provide students to help prepare students for their learners permit test. This 2-day program allows students to work with an ICBC instructor to better understand the rules of the road and gain tips & tricks for ICBC test taking. All students who take this program will take their learners permit test and upon successful completion will receive their "L!"
- Date: Session #1: May 6th, 2025 Session #2 May 13th 2025
- Location: Winslow Center
- Time: Session #1: 9:00-2:00pm Session #2: 9:00am- 3:00/4:00pm (TBD based on testing times)
Requirements:
- age: must be at least 16 years old by May 13th, 2025
- Students will pay $20.00 to participate in the program. This includes the fee for your ICBC learner permit test
- Must have valid government-issued photo ID as well as secondary piece of government issued ID. Check here: APPROVED LIST OF VALID ID
Other Information:
- 18 seats available across the district.
- To pass the ICBC (L) learner permit knowledge test students must score 80% or answer 40/50 questions correctly.
- Students will get 1 attempt to pass their test with the SD43 program.
Application:
To apply, please print and complete a hard copy of the application package to your schools Post Secondary advisor not later than 3:00PM on April 17, 2025.
WHAT THE L APPLICATION 2025 .docx
BCIT "Enhanced Bridge Watch Rating" Program
Are you passionate about our coastal waters?
Start your career at sea as a deckhand! Explore a marine career working on tugboats, ferries, or deep-sea vessels. BCIT is offering, tuition-free, the Enhanced Bridge Watch Rating Program and the hands-on training required for a sea faring career.
Age requirement:
- must be at least 18 by the end of the program... could start when 17, depending on your birthdate
- open to grads (up to age 26).
Intake dates and times:
- BCIT will be updating the dates (usually Mon - Fri, 8.30am - 3.30pm)
For more information and application, see links in the right column.
