Building Service Worker Courses

This following RFABC courses focus on the skills required to work in the custodial field. Successful students will received certification that is a prerequisite or preferred qualification for employment for many school boards, colleges, recreation centres, and institutions.

Registration Fee:Member $372.75 Non-Member $447.75

This course is an introduction to the skills required to work in the building service custodial field. Upon successful completion of the course, including written and skills demonstration exams, the student is issued a BSW 1 certificate. Students must be proficient in written/verbal English.

This certificate is a prerequisite or preferred qualification for employment for many school boards, colleges, recreation centres and institutions.

Upcoming Courses

Oct. 21-22, 2023
New Westminster, BC

Registration Fee:Member $372.75 Non-Member $447.75

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Recreation and sport surfaces present a facility operator with an array of challenges. Floors can be highly technical or built to withstand heavy traffic.

The BSW 2 course focuses on hard floor care over the 2 days. The class will mop, scrub, and lay floor finish. Approximately 60% classroom instruction and 40% hands-on practice.

Students receive a manual for future reference.

BSW Level 2 –  Hard floor care covers:·

  • Floor Composition
  • Floor Care Products·
  • Floor Machines Use & Care
  • Pads and Brushes·
  • Maintenance Cycles·
  • Routine and Periodic Care·
  • Buffing and Burnishing·
  • Deep Scrub and Recoat Procedures·
  • Stripping and Recoating Procedures·
  • Floor Finish Application·
  • Hands-On Practical Training
  • BSW 1 is a prerequisite

Upcoming Courses

Sorry, there are no courses scheduled at this time. Please email education@rfabc.com to express your interest for future courses.

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