Boiler Safety Awareness
Safety Awareness Certification
Boiler Safety Awareness
The Boiler Safety Awareness certificate allows you to monitor a boiler in any of the following plants:
- Power plant that does not exceed 30 m2 of the boiler’s capacity
- Steam heating plant that does not exceed 200 m2 of the boiler’s capacity
- Fluid heating plant or low pressure thermal fluid plant that does not exceed 500 m2 of the boiler’s capacity
- A low temperature low pressure fluid plant that does not exceed 2,000 m2 of the boiler’s capacity
- An unfired plant that does not exceed 1,000 m2 of the boiler’s capacity
You may also shut down the plant or initiate safety procedures when specifically trained and assigned to perform such tasks.
To obtain this certificate, you will need to meet the following eligibility requirements. You will also need to pass an evaluation and a certification exam.
General Eligibility
In order to apply for your Boiler Safety Awareness certificate, you must:
- Complete a basic boiler plant safety program or other approved technical course
- Provide proof that you have been instructed in safety procedures for the plant that you wish to work in
Refer to Safety Regulation for more information.
Exam Eligibility
To apply for your certification exam, you must meet the general eligibility requirements for this class.
For more information on our exams visit the Exam Information page.
How to Apply For Certification
To apply, log in to your Online Services account and select "Apply for a new certificate" under the certification tab. Don't have an account? Sign up now.
If you wish to apply by mail, please fill out the Contact Us form to request a paper form.
How to Apply For Examination
Once you have submitted your application and paid the applicable fee, we will evaluate your qualifications. If you’re successful, we will contact you and you will be able to apply for this certification's exam.
Once you have been approved to apply for the exam, log in to your Online Services account to find your available exam and choose your preferred exam dates, times, and locations. You will not be able to book your exam until we notify you that you are eligible.
Application Completion Deadline
You have 3 years from the date your certificate application is created to complete the application process. If your application remains incomplete after 3 years, it will be closed and any progress made, as well as any fees paid, will be forfeited. If you still require a certificate, you will need to submit a new application.
To view the application creation date for your certificate, log in to your Online Services account.
About this Exam
This exam is 2.5 hours long, and you must achieve a minimum grade of 65% to pass.
You will have three chances to pass; after each attempt, applicants will receive a Notification Letter from Technical Safety BC that details the marks achieved and highlights areas that need improvement. An exam re-write fee applies to each additional attempt.
If you fail an exam, you will will need to wait 30 days after the previous examination to rebook. If you fail your third or any subsequent attempt, you must request permission to take a fourth or further attempts, with additional time required between each attempt.
For more information on our exams visit the Exam Information page.
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