Automotive service technician

ITA learning competencies

Below are the competencies and learning tasks for health and safety training in the Automotive Service Technician program. Make your selection to see the WorkSafeBC resources and tools available for each competency.

Apply WorkSafeBC standards and regulations

Define terms used in the Workers Compensation Act:

Part 1 Compensation to Workers and Dependants - Definitions

Describe conditions under which compensation will be paid

Part 1 Division 2 — Compensation

State the general duties of employers, employees and others

Part 3 Division 3 — General Duties of Employers, Workers and Others

State the Workers Compensation Act requirements for the reporting of accidents

Part 1 Division 5 — Procedure and Miscellaneous
Part 3 Division 10 — Accident Reporting and Investigation

State the "Core Requirements" of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation:

State the "General Hazard Requirements" of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation:

Apply WHMIS

Apply WHMIS:

Harmful substances and hazardous materials:

Demonstrate safe vehicle operation

Operate a vehicle in a shop:

Demonstrate safe work practices

Apply personal safety precautions and procedures:

Locate emergency equipment and means of egress:

Describe fire safety procedures:

Health & safety topics

Here are the relevant WorkSafeBC health and safety regulations, resources, and tools that align to the learning competencies for Automotive Service Technicians. This information directly supports the Industry Training Authority's (ITA's) Automotive Service Technician's Program Outline.