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Assayer Training Introduction CHSC 5631

Chemical Sciences Part-time Studies Course

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Part 1 of 5 in the BCIT Assayer Training Program designed to prepare students to write the BC Assayer License exam. It covers lab safety, extractive metallurgy, sampling, statistics, quality assurance and quality control. Topics include elements of WHMIS; handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals and compressed gases; aspects of hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy; conventional unit operations in mineral liberation and separation; lab sampling of ores, concentrated and exploration materials; Gy, Ingamells and Visman sampling theory models; documentation, audits, ethics, control samples, handling outliers, descriptive statistics, terminology, control charting, accuracy and precision of quality assurance.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Diploma in Chemical or Mining Technology or equivalent or a degree plus minimum one year practical lab experience. Personnel working in the analytical chemistry field or related industries with minimum three years practical lab experience may qualify upon departmental approval.

Credits

3.0

Cost

$99.85 - $977.04 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Fall 2022

Below are two offerings of CHSC 5631 for the Fall 2022 term.

CRN 34933

Duration

Mon Nov 14 - Mon Nov 13 (52 weeks)

  • 52 weeks
  • CRN 34933
  • $977.04
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Nov 14 - Nov 13 N/A N/A Distance
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

TBD

Cost

$977.04

Important information
  1. Guided learning format.
  2. This is a Guided Learning, Distance Education (correspondence) course. Course delivery is through e-mail, fax, phone, CD, regular mail and labs. To find out if you qualify to take the Assayer program, please send an e-mail to Elaine_Woo@bcit.ca which includes your educational background and relevant work experience. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status

CRN 37008

Duration

Mon Oct 17 - Mon Oct 16 (52 weeks)

  • 52 weeks
  • CRN 37008
  • $99.85
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Oct 17 - Oct 16 N/A N/A Distance
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

TBD

Cost

$99.85

Important information
  1. Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Re-registation section for students who require an extension to complete CHSC 5631. Eligible students have been pre-approved to register. For more information, please call the School of Energy at 604-432-8237 or e-mail khoward18@bcit.ca and make sure to include your BCIT student ID. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Winter 2023

Below is one offering of CHSC 5631 for the Winter 2023 term.

CRN 73191

Duration

Mon Jan 30 - Mon Jan 29 (52 weeks)

  • 52 weeks
  • CRN 73191
  • $977.04
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 30 - Jan 29 N/A N/A Distance
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

TBD

Cost

$977.04

Important information
  1. Guided learning format.
  2. This is a Guided Learning, Distance Education course. Course delivery is through internet, fax, phone, CD, mail and labs. For further inquiries and to find out if you qualify for this training, please send an e-mail to Elaine_Woo@bcit.ca which includes your educational background and relevant work experience. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status

Sneak Preview

This section is only available for registration starting Wed October 26, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)

Related Programs

Assayer Training Introduction (CHSC 5631) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Energy

  1. Assayer Training
    Statement of Completion Part-time

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