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BRITISH COLUMBIA TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

School Workshop Inspections are happening now throughout the province.  Use the links below to help you prepare:

 

 Noratek Solutions Inc. Advisory Document (January 2026)

Technology Shops Safety Resource Manual (May, 2023)

 

Noratek Solutions is a Loss prevention and Risk Management company that is contracted by the Ministry of Education to provide districts with safety audits and recommendations in Tech Ed shops and Science labs. They have been doing this for many years, but many of us were likely unaware. Due to recent events, they have been contracted by numerous districts to provide their services. Noratek does not work with WorkSafe BC, but they can advise what WorkSafe will be looking for. These documents were developed by the Manager of Occupational Health and Safety and tech ed teachers from SD62. in conjunction with Noratek. They have been shared with the BCTEA, and we are providing them to members as a resource in the event that your district asks you to participate in development of such documents. These can be used as editable templates for you to modify as you choose.

The BCTEA suggests that you consult with your district LSA president /coordinator as well as your local union health and safety committee or local executive rep prior to using them or developing your own.
 
 
Andy Strothotte
BCTEA President
 
Woodwork Inspection/Safe Working Procedures (SWP) Documents
Metalwork Inspection/Safe Working Procedures (SWP Documents
Automotive Inspection/Safe Working Procedures (SWP) Documents

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The British Columbia Technology Education Association (BCTEA) is a Provincial Specialist Association (PSA) of the British Columbia Teachers Federation (BCTF). The BCTEA has a long history of affiliation with the BCTF, dating as far back as 1932, when its forerunner, the BC Shop Teacher’s association was first formed. The BCTEA represents Technology Education teachers and those teachers promoting the development and growth of Applied Design Skills and Technologies (ADST), Makerspaces, and Trades in British Columbia schools.  The BCTEA also works with like-minded groups at the Elementary and Secondary levels (K – 12) in addition to organizations that are involved in areas such as trades training and setting industry standards for training young workers. The BCTEA also works with organizations outside the K-12 system setting industry standards for training young workers. 
 
BCTEA Members are teachers within the school system (K-12) primarily in British Columbia and the Yukon, who are actively involved with the implementation of the Applied Design, Skills and Technologies curriculum.

BCTEA Conference Announcement

Greetings BCTEA members. The BCTEA executive are ready to share some early details for next October’s PSA Day conference. There are some exciting additional opportunities, particularly for

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