Basic First Aid Training for Growers

BCFGA is exploring organizing a Basic First Aid Attendant training course for growers and farm staff in the Okanagan. The training would be delivered as a full-day session during the week of April 20, with the final date and location confirmed in early April based on pre-registration numbers.

The course is intended to help farm operations meet provincial workplace safety requirements, which require employers with more than one employee to have a trained first aid attendant on site. Workplaces with 1–19 employees require basic first aid training, while those with 20 or more employees must have an attendant with intermediate training. Maintaining valid first aid certification also supports compliance with Food Safety audit requirements.

Participants who successfully complete the training would receive a Basic Level First Aid certificate and would also be eligible to claim 1.0 Category A PAC point. The estimated cost is $150 plus GST.

Members who are interested must pre-register by March 27 to help determine demand and confirm the training. You may signal your interest for either or both of a course in Kelowna or Penticton using the links below. Please ensure your full name and email contact are included. Invoices will be written once a date is confirmed and must be paid by Monday, March 30th in order to secure your place.

• Kelowna Session: Between April 20-24th, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM – REGISTER HERE!
• Penticton Session: Between April 20-24th, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM – REGISTER HERE!

Please be sure to bring your PAC number with you to receive your PAC points!