Building Service Worker Certificate

BUILDING SERVICE WORKER CERTIFICATE

CURRENT COURSE OFFERINGS
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ONLINE REGISTRATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Building Service Worker Certificate program provides the working knowledge required to qualify as a building service worker.

The course uses a combination of classroom instruction and practical hands-on experience to train students.

Topics covered include:

  • Cleaning
  • Chemical use
  • Equipment
  • Floor care
  • Safety
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training
CLASS LOCATION – Classes will be held at:

Burnaby South Secondary School
5455 Rumble Street
Burnaby, BC V5J 2B7

(Access the main entrance via Antrim Avenue off Beresford Street)

PREREQUISITES

Students should meet all the following prerequisites before registering:

  • At least 19 years old
  • Strong English skills – free English assessment is available; check our current course offerings (green button at the top of this page) for dates/times/locations of testing sessions

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course. To graduate, students must meet all the following requirements:

  • Minimum 70% final course mark
  • Minimum 90% attendance is required
  • Completion of all course requirements for theory, practice and teamwork

FUTURE EMPLOYMENT

Graduates of the program will be qualified to apply for janitorial positions in both public institutions such as school districts, hospitals and government facilities. Graduates can also find employment with private contractors who provide cleaning services to corporate clients.

STUDENT FEEDBACK

It was actually a great class with a fantastic teacher! I’m glad I chose Burnaby!(August 2017)
The information was given in a way that was easy to understand. The instructor was easy going and funny. I enjoyed the class very much.
The instructor took time to explain and make sure everyone always understood the lessons. He was awesome.
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Registration by phone or in person

All office locations are closed on statutory holidays. Burnaby South Secondary & is also closed during Spring break, July, August and during the holiday break in December.

Register by phone
604-296-6901

Regular office hours:
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Burnaby CCE Office
751 Hammarskjold Drive
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Regular office hours:
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Burnaby South Secondary
5455 Rumble Street
Map

Regular office hours:
Tue   | Wed | Thu
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Refund policy

Fee payments originally made by credit card are credited back to the same card; for expired or invalid credit cards, refunds are made by cheque. Fee payments originally made by cash or cheque are made by cheque. Please allow 3 weeks for processing.

Cancelled courses
When a course is cancelled by Burnaby CCE, a full refund will be issued.

Full time certificate / diploma programs
Requests for refunds received in writing (email) at least 1 week prior to classes starting will have $100 deducted from the course fee. Requests received less than a week prior to classes starting will have $200 deducted from the course fee. There will be no refunds once classes begin.

Part time certificate / diploma programs
Requests for refunds received in writing (email) at least 1 week prior to classes starting will have $25 deducted from the course fee. Refunds received less than a week prior to classes starring will have $50 deducted from the course fee. There will be no refunds once classes begin.

Career & Business Training/General Interest Courses
Requests for refunds received in writing (email) at least 2 days prior to the course starting will be refunded the course fee minus $20. Requests for refunds received less than 2 days prior to the course starting will be refunded the course fee minus $30. There will be no refunds once a course starts.