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
Driver Assessment Officer Training Program
This program was developed for experienced, knowledgeable staff that has been placed in a position of evaluating drivers in-house.
Next Date: November 1, 2018
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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: November 29, 2018
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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: November 30, 2018
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US DOT Regulations Training Program Course
This full-day course will focus on the important aspects of US Department of Transportation (US DOT) regulations.
Next Date: November 23, 2018
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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: November 20, 2018
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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 effecively to Canadian workplaces.
Next Date: October 23, 2018
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Next Generation Leadership Communications Program
The Next Generation Leadership Communications Program is an intensive leadership development program designed for the next generation of leaders in the transportation industry.
Next Date: November 7, 2018
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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.