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
Cargo Securement
BCTA Training Room 100 - 20111 93A Avenue, Langley, BC   This full day training is based on Standard 10 of the National Safety Code and follows the requirements of enforcement officers as well as drivers and carriers. Participants will learn how to apply the securement requirements in the Standard, how to safely load and secure specific types of commodities and how to inspect a secured load for compliance with the Standard. Following this standard places drivers in compliance with provincial, federal and US regulations.
Next Date: July 8, 2020
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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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Managing Workplace Impairment Training
This half-day DOT compliant course is designed for managers, supervisors, safety and compliance staff, dispatchers and any staff member who is in regular contact with employees in safety-sensitive positions. The course provides essential education that will help companies, through their supervisors, overcome the many challenges they will face when addressing substance use in their workplaces and when implementing compliant testing policies.
Next Date: September 1, 2020
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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: June 18, 2020
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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: June 19, 2020
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Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) – Train the Trainer
BCTA Training Room 100 - 20111 93A Avenue, Langley, BC   This 2-day course being delivered by a former Provincial CVSE Officer, TDG Inspector and Trainer, is designed for trainers intending to offer or conduct TDG Training Certification or carriers and drivers looking to enhance their knowledge of TDG.
Next Date: June 4, 2020
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Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) – Trainer Refresher
BCTA Training Room 100 - 20111 93A Avenue, Langley, BC   This full-day training is designed for existing TDG Trainers who offer or conduct TDG Training Certification and hold a current or expired TDG Trainer certificate.
Next Date: June 26, 2020
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Other

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.