Enhanced Basic Security Training
Program Information
Industry demand looks for Basic Security Guards (BST) considerately different than before the global pandemic. Although, (BST) trained individuals were needed, now with COVID checks, new procedures to grant facility access and the new safety compliance checks. There is a need for BST certified individuals to service businesses, governments and First Nation Communities.
Included are additional courses that will enhance your employability in the energy sector. This also affords you more flexibility as you seek the work that aligns with your particular interest.
It is well known that coming to the employment table certified and with tickets in hand as a qualified job ready
individual, opens doors to gainful employment.
**Please note that this is a program in it's entirety and the expectation is that you complete all courses. If you have completed the course in the past, this will extend the expiry date.
What is the cost of this program?
We are happy to announce that with the funding supported by the Province of British Columbia, all fees associated with tuition, books and materials are covered.
NLC Foundation Scholarship Options
Scholarships may be available through the NLC Foundation. For more information, please visit the link below and fill out the Coastal Gaslink Pathway to Pipeline Readiness Work Force Training Bursary Form.
Training Site and Dates
*Only 12 seats available at each training site.
Tickets received after successful completion:
Checklist for Enhanced Security Training Program
Make sure you have the following completed and attached. Send all documents and forms to ce@nlc.bc.ca
This program is for those who are currently on employment insurance or income assistance, unemployed or precariously employed. (See definitions of unemployed or precariously employed below)
Indigenous Application process
Non-Indigenous Application process - Working with Work BC employment agency
Non-Indigenous Application process - Not working with Work BC employment agency
Industry demand looks for Basic Security Guards (BST) considerately different than before the global pandemic. Although, (BST) trained individuals were needed, now with COVID checks, new procedures to grant facility access and the new safety compliance checks. There is a need for BST certified individuals to service businesses, governments and First Nation Communities.
Included are additional courses that will enhance your employability in the energy sector. This also affords you more flexibility as you seek the work that aligns with your particular interest.
It is well known that coming to the employment table certified and with tickets in hand as a qualified job ready
individual, opens doors to gainful employment.
**Please note that this is a program in it's entirety and the expectation is that you complete all courses. If you have completed the course in the past, this will extend the expiry date.
What is the cost of this program?
We are happy to announce that with the funding supported by the Province of British Columbia, all fees associated with tuition, books and materials are covered.
- All tuition, books and material fees are paid by the Province of British Columbia.
- Please note --there are no additional funds for living supports or other necessities.
NLC Foundation Scholarship Options
Scholarships may be available through the NLC Foundation. For more information, please visit the link below and fill out the Coastal Gaslink Pathway to Pipeline Readiness Work Force Training Bursary Form.
Training Site and Dates
*Only 12 seats available at each training site.
- Lower Post Community
- Training starts March 4 and runs through March 22
- Chetwynd NLC Campus - REGISTRATION CLOSED
- Training starts February 23 and runs through March 15
Tickets received after successful completion:
- Basic Security Training
- Ground Disturbance
- Pipeline Construction Safety Training
- Wilderness Awareness
- Radio Communications
- S 100 Fire Suppression
- S 185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance
- WHMIS
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- H2S
- Occupational First Aid - Level 1
- Transportation Endorsement
Checklist for Enhanced Security Training Program
Make sure you have the following completed and attached. Send all documents and forms to ce@nlc.bc.ca
This program is for those who are currently on employment insurance or income assistance, unemployed or precariously employed. (See definitions of unemployed or precariously employed below)
Indigenous Application process
- Must be 19 years of Age
- Can pass a criminal record check
- Provide a picture of yourself on a neutral background (required for the criminal check)
- Provide two pieces of ID: Status card/Passport and Government-issued Photo ID (driver license, passport, status, provincial ID)
- Specify what campus you want to attend- FSJ, Lower Post, Chetwynd
- Complete and submit with your ID.
- ARMS Form
- Irwin’s Basic Security form
- EBST Registration Form
- EBST Release of Information Form
Non-Indigenous Application process - Working with Work BC employment agency
- Must be 19 years of Age
- Can pass a criminal record check
- Provide a picture of yourself on a neutral background (required for the criminal check)
- Provide two pieces of ID: Status card/Passport and Government-issued Photo ID (driver license, passport, status, provincial ID)
- Letter of qualification from Work BC (please contact your local employment agency for more information)
- Specify what campus you want to attend- FSJ, Lower Post, Chetwynd
- Complete and submit with your ID.
- Irwin’s Basic Security form
- EBST Registration Form
- EBST Release of Information Form
Non-Indigenous Application process - Not working with Work BC employment agency
- Must be 19 years of Age
- Can pass a criminal record check
- Provide a picture of yourself on a neutral background (required for the criminal check)
- Provide two pieces of ID: Status card/Passport and Government-issued Photo ID (driver license, passport, status, provincial ID)
- Specify what campus you want to attend- FSJ, Lower Post, Chetwynd
- Complete and submit with your ID.
- Signed declaration of employment status
- Irwin’s Basic Security form
- EBST Registration Form
- EBST Release of Information Form
1.2.1
UNEMPLOYED
Unemployed means an individual who is not a full-time student (other than as described below) and who:
PRECARIOUSLY EMPLOYED
A precariously employed person means an individual who does not meet the definition of unemployed, but who meets at least one of the following criteria:
UNEMPLOYED
Unemployed means an individual who is not a full-time student (other than as described below) and who:
- Is not working and is not attached to an employer (i.e. is not on leave, either paid or unpaid);
- Is working on average fewer than 20 hours per week and is actively seeking full-time employment;
- Has notice of imminent layoff (normally within 6 weeks);
- Must leave his or her current occupation due to a documented medical reason;
- Is a Client with a disability, who is working 20 hours or more per week and is seeking more hours of work to achieve a higher level of self-sufficiency, or is at significant risk of losing his or her employment due to the disability;
- Is a student with a disability in the last year of high school or post-secondary education (see Students with disabilities and Youth At Risk in Section 1.2.4); or
- Is a member of the Youth at Risk Inclusion group in their final year of high school or post-secondary schooling (see Students with disabilities and Youth At Risk in Section 1.2.4.
PRECARIOUSLY EMPLOYED
A precariously employed person means an individual who does not meet the definition of unemployed, but who meets at least one of the following criteria:
- working in unstable or unsustainable employment (including self-employment) as evidenced by:
- Irregular hours of work (such as casual labour or on-call work);and/or
- Unreliable remuneration (such as piece-work or commission); and
- Earnings that cannot support an individual or their family;
- working, but total employment (including self-employment) income is below the Market Basket Measure Guidelines;
- working in an industry or occupation that is likely to be replaced by technology or automation in the near future;
- working in an occupation or profession that is clearly below what would be expected based on their skills or qualifications, and that provides no imminent prospect of advancement; or
- could have just cause for leaving current employment (as defined in Part I, Section 29(c) of the Employment Insurance Act).
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| Checklist |
| EBST Registration Form |
| EBST Release of Information Form |
| Irwin's Safety - Basic Security Form |
| Declaration of Employment Status |
| ARMS Form |
