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Building Service Worker Comprehensive

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This program combines classroom instruction and hands-on training to prepare you for a wide range of employment options as a building service worker in virtually any sector — including business or public sector positions in schools, hospitals or government buildings.

This is a non-credit program offered through Continuing Education and Training.

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This program is funded by the Province of British Columbia.

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Location

Length

Delivery
Port Alberni
Fall 		2 weeks In-person
Full-time
Comox Valley
 Winter		 2 weeks In-person
Full-time

Registration open.

Overview

In this program, you'll gain the fundamentals of building service work, including:

  • Cleaning techniques to prevent viral and bacterial disease
  • Hard floor care and commercial carpet cleaning
  • WHIMIS, FoodSafe and Occupational First Aid Level 1 certification or Red Cross Emergency First Aid

You'll develop the skills needed to maintain clean and safe environments across various industries.

Schedule

The upcoming cohort in Port Alberni will run Nov. 17 - 27, 2025.

Classes are in-person and will run from 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Courses

  • BSW-055 - Building Service Worker Fundamentals (Level 1)
  • BSW-060 - Building Service Worker Level 2 - Hard Floor Care
  • BSW-070 - Building Service Worker Level 3 - Commercial Carpet Cleaning
  • OFA-001 - WHMIS
  • TFS-010 - FoodSafe
  • OFA-010 - OFA Level 1 or
    • FAC 020 - Red Cross Emergency First Aid

 

Costs

Tuition for this program is $2,700.

StrongerBC future skills grant

Tuition for this program may be covered through the StrongerBC future skills grant program. Learn about eligibility and how to apply.

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How to apply

Apply for this program through EducationPlannerBC. After you’ve applied, you’ll receive an email from NIC with your next steps. Be sure to add @nic.bc.ca to your safe sender list.

Get started

Questions? We’re with you along the way. To contact a recruiter, email futurestudents@nic.bc.ca.