BCTA offers the National Safety Code (NSC) Online Program in
2.5 hour sessions over three consecutive days. Attendees will achieve a complete understanding of the National Safety Code regulations.
NSC HOURS OF SERVICE
The NSC Hours of Service Session is designed for drivers, compliance officers and record-keepers. The course outlines the National Safety Code’s Hours of Service standard. It examines the various cycles available, exemptions, and the correct use of logging hours. As well, the course includes some information on US requirements and US regulations pertaining to electronic logging devices, which is beneficial for drivers who cross the border.
NSC COMPLIANCE OFFICER
The NSC Compliance Officer Session is the second session topic. This portion focuses on National Safety Code compliance – general and specific, and looks at the ways in which an organization is affected by non-compliance. This session is designed for any person who has to act as a National Safety Code compliance/enforcement officer for a fleet. The training includes information on NSC aspects relating to pre-trip inspections, driver evaluations, driver reviews, and dealing with other driver-related training problems, Transportation of Dangerous Goods courses, and remedial training drivers must take due to poor performance/records. The procedures for coordinating driver evaluations, maintaining vehicle records, and setting up driver paperwork and retrieval are discussed.
NSC RECORD KEEPING
The NSC Record Keeper Session is the final topic and focuses on the need for proper record-keeping practices. In a lecture-discussion format, this training course looks at all National Safety Code paperwork requirements, including driver abstracts, driver files, vehicle files, National Safety Code Profiles, and more. It outlines the creation and maintenance of a recall system to be used for drivers’ licenses, vehicle files and insurance. Preparation for audits is discussed, with the responsibilities of the record keeper outlined in terms of setting up and maintaining all files related to the National Safety Code. The record keeper’s important role in relation to the fleet is discussed.
NOTE: This online training is offered for information only and in no way entitles you to a NSC Certificate. For more information on obtaining a NSC Certificate, please contact Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure, CVSE, NSC at https://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/national_safety_code.htm.