This course is about occupational health and safety for large employers working in the forest sector.  Participants should be active in their company's business operations and have knowledge of their safety program, as they will become the company's internal auditor and conduct their company's audit.  Note that in order to perform SAFE Companies or COR eligible audits, a participant must be a permanent employee of the company that they will audit. 

This course is available in English only.  For classroom sessions, group participation is required. 

Participants will receive a certificate of completion for successfully completing the course: theory, workshop and competency conversation. 

Upon successful submission of their student audit, participants will be recognized as internal auditors, subject to program maintenance requirements that will be discussed during the training.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

• Perform and document a BASE 4 internal maintenance audit for your own employer.  The course topics include:
  • Describe Documentation for Auditors
  • Describe Regulations, Legislation and Codes related to Auditing
  • Describe and Apply Communication for Auditors
  • Describe Professional Attributes for Auditors
  • Describe Workplace Attributes for Auditors
  • Conduct a System Audit
• Qualify as a student auditor who can submit audits for COR and SAFE Companies programs

Duration & Delivery

Blended Learning:  A combination of online learning, classroom learning and other activities are required for this course.

• 14 hours of online learning including associated pre-classroom homework that must be completed BEFORE attending the classroom training.  It is recommended to complete the online learning as close as possible to taking the classroom training and no earlier than 6 months prior to attending the classroom training.  Online learning is interactive and participants will be able to speak with a Safety Advisor if help is required.  Online learning is self-paced, flexible 24/7 access.  This particular training was designed for viewing on a laptop or desktop computer. Basic computer skills are required - click here for more information 
• 7 hours Classroom training combines instruction and group activities
• 1.5 hours Competency Conversation
• Student Audit Submission (time variable depending on company systems and auditor experience)

Session Dates & Location

Challenge Process

Experienced Auditors, who believe they are proficient with the course content, may challenge the training requirements and proceed directly to the competency conversation.  The competency conversation tests all the course topics and is typically conducted through a 1-2 hour online meeting.  Credit will be granted for modules where competency is demonstrated.  If not fully successful in the challenge process, applicants will be required to complete regular course requirements where competency was not achieved, including payment of the full regular course fee. 

Cost

The combined online and classroom instruction and materials is $525 (includes 5% GST) - refreshments and lunch included.

The challenge process is $94.50 (includes 5% GST).

Prerequisites for Training and Challenges

Individuals applying to become internal auditors must have evidence to support that they are a permanent employee of the employer being audited.  No prerequisite education or training is required; however, it is recommended that those chosen to be internal auditors are familiar with the main operations and processes of their employer and have appropriate technical writing skills for generating the BASE 4 audit report.

Enrollment

Submit a completed enrollment form and course fee.  Typically enrollments/approvals are processed within 48 hours. If you have difficulty viewing the enrollment form, please try a different browser like Google Chrome or Firefox.

Additional Information

The classroom session starts promptly at 8 am and completes at 5 pm.  If you are used to using a laptop or other device for taking notes, please bring that device.  If not, blank paper and pen are provided.

Questions

Email us at training@bcforestsafe.org or call toll free 1-877-741-1060, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, PT.