Training

For today's road transportation professional, continuing education is an important element of maintaining a competitive edge. BCTA and our partners offer training courses, workshops and seminars that keep you and your staff informed and current on regulations that affect your businesses, increase your business value through leadership and HR training, and boost your safety programs.

Our courses, seminars and workshops are presented in two categories: Safety & Regulations and Other (which includes Business, Human Resources and Leadership). Selecting an offering will show you the next available dates. You can also search the calendar to find training and events suited to your schedule.

 

Safety & Regulations
Introduction to Automotive Shop Safety
The Alberta Motor Transport Association, in partnership with the Safety in Schools Foundation of Canada, has developed this online course which is aimed at providing workers entering the automotive repair industry with a basic understanding of the common hazards found in automotive shops.
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National Safety Code Program Course
BCTA offers the National Safety Code (NSC) Program in three sections so that attendees will achieve a complete understanding of the National Safety Code regulations.
Next Date: February 7, 2019
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National Safety Code Program, Level II, Course
This full day course focuses upon National Safety Code (NSC) compliance and record-keeping with an emphasis on preparing to be audited by NSC auditors.
Next Date: February 8, 2019
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Workplace Drug and Alcohol Training for Supervisors
This half-day certification course designed for managers and supervisors outlines your roles and responsibilities under a company drug and alcohol program.
Next Date: January 29, 2019
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Other
Cannabis Legalization Seminar
BCTA Classroom 20111 93A Avenue, Langley, BC   As of October 2018, Canada will be the second country in the world to legalize marijuana for recreational use. But the issue of recreational drug use is not new - substance use, including marijuana, has been a challenge for employers for generations. While many trucking companies, for example, have been addressing potential drug use via US Department of Transportation testing protocols for cross-border work, these requirements will not translate effectively to Canadian workplaces.
Next Date: February 26, 2019
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Commercial Vehicle Route Planner Live Demo
BCTA motor carrier members are invited to join us at our Langley office or via Webinar for the roll out and live demonstration of TransLink’s Commercial Vehicle Route Planner BETA on January 29, 2019, from 2 to 3:30 pm. Learn more about the functions of the CVRP and provide your feedback and comments. Input from those who’ve been using the BETA version to date is particularly welcome.
Next Date: January 29, 2019
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Training Partnerships

  • Crestcom International's Bullet Proof ® Manager training program is offered to BCTA members at a 10% discount on annual tuition for companies new to the program in BC.  Contact Mike Lorenz (BC Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island) or Patti Skogg (Kelowna), or click here for more information.
  • BCTA's Online Training Service, powered by CarriersEdge, gives you unlimited use of a complete library of online training courses for one low monthly fee. For more information click here.
  • DVD Training Programs are available for purchase in the BCTA Shop.