Student Slide presentation ... who we are and what we do

1. Funeral Service
Association of BC
.. promoting education, networking, peer recognition, professional
development and cultivating business to business relationships …

2. Who Are We?
An Association …
“A group of people who voluntarily come
together to solve problems, meet common
needs, and accomplish common goals”

3. Who Are We?
A Trade Association
Which is a not-for-profit voluntary
membership organization that represents
a group of companies having a business
or trade in common ….

4. Fundamentals of a Trade
Association
Promoting business
Encouraging ethical practices
Setting industry standards
Conducting research
Co-operating with other organizations
Holding conferences, professional development
seminar

5. What Is our Mission?
To promote the highest standards of ethics and
service in the funeral service profession with the
public through education, communication and
leadership!

6. Our Vision?
Every Life Celebrated!

7. In addition to being a Trade Association, the
FSABC is a registered training institution …

8. Funeral Services Programs
Who is the Training Service Provider for
Funeral Service Education in British
Columbia and who are our partners?
FSABC

9. Mission
To train funeral service apprentices through
quality education programs and support
employers to meet those training needs.

10. The FSABC Is
The Designated Training Provider and a
Registered Career Training Institution
THE SCHOOL
Funeral Service Association
of British Columbia
THE CREDENTIAL THE INSTRUCTORS
THE LICENCE ISSUERS
THE FUNDERS Canadian College of
Business Practices & Consumer
Industry Training Authority Funeral Services
Protection Authority
Responsible for managing BC’s Contractual Agreement With
Licenses Apprentices
industry training systems The FSABC to provide instruction.
pursuant to the CIFSA regulations
Sets Training Standards

11. Your Sponsor / Your school? The Funeral Service Association of BC
Your Mentor & Workplace Instruction? Your employer and peers
Your Workplace Assessment? The Fulford Harbour Group
Your Academic Instruction? The Canadian College of Funeral Service
Your Academic Assessment? The Canadian College of Funeral Service
Your Certification of Apprenticeship? The Industry Training Authority
Your Certificate of Qualification? The Industry Training Authority
Your life-long credential … Your proof as being a qualified professional
Your License / Regulator? Consumer Protection BC
Oh My! There sure are many people involved in my
training and success!

12. Student Loans? Student Cards?
Student Cards: You must be enrolled in a full-time degree or diploma
program.
Students in our program are full-time “employees” – not a full-time “students”.
Student Loans: StudentAid BC helps eligible students with the cost of their
post-secondary education through loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships and
special programs.
Most StudentAid BC programs are based on need, providing financial
assistance where students and their immediate families do not have the
resources to meet the costs of post-secondary education and basic living
expenses. StudentAid BC also offers scholarships based on merit.
StudentAid BC administers programs on behalf of the Government of Canada
including Canada student loans and Canada student grants.

13. So What Is New?
 Substantive modification of the existing programs and
development of new programs that will lead to
Certification of Qualification (ITA issued)
Funeral Director – Updated
Embalmer – Updated
Embalmer and Funeral Director – Updated
Foundation Program - New
Cremationist – New
Launched September 2011
Extensive input from the profession and input from Industry
Subject Matter Experts. Completion of ITA summative
evaluation.

14. Pilot Completed / Revisions
Completed …
 New log books & workplace assessment
tools for apprentices and mentors
Well defined Workplace
Competency Standards

15. ITA Exam Instructions
Foundation Students: Certificate of Completion Exam
Level 2 Students: Certificate of Qualification Exam
• 12:30 pm Friday, June 15th – must arrive 30 minutes prior to
• Must provide government issued photo ID
• Prohibited materials include wallets, backpacks, bags, purses,
electronic devices and stored in area designated by the invigilator
• To write the exam you will be given a golf pencil, calculator and an
answer sheet
• Food and beverage not allowed
Next Steps ….

16. Next Steps …
Foundation Students:
Students who successfully complete the Foundation Program …..
1. Obtain full-time employment in a BC funeral home
2. Register to begin Level 2 Apprenticeship Program in Fall
3. Apply for an Apprentice License
4. Begin 3600 hours of workplace training / completion of log book and
evidence binder

17. Next Steps …
Level 2 Apprenticeship Students
1. Successfully complete Level 2 Academic Studies (June)
2. Successfully complete Logbook & 3600 hours (mid September)
3. Attend Graduation Banquet (in recognition of Academic studies)
Banquet: Saturday, September 15, 2012
River Rock Hotel, Richmond, BC
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

18. Next Steps …
After you have completed your log book and it has been signed
off by Fulford and the FSABC ….. (end of September ish …)
1. The FSABC will recommend you to the ITA For Certification and
about 6 weeks you will receive this ……

19. Next Steps …
November … ish …
Certificate of Qualification … You can now
apply to the CPBC for a License

20. Next Steps …

21. Next Steps …
November to December ish
Apply to Consumer Protection BC for your license
License application forms can be downloaded from the CPBC website
Include a copy of your C of Q
Include the license fee - $138

22. Pursuant to Section 42 of the
Cremation, Interment and Funeral
Services Regulation, all licensees
must inform the Director in writing
immediately upon any change of
employment status. All current
licences must be returned to the
Director upon ceasing employment.
You license is tied into your
employer and does not go with
you …. BUT

23. Your C of Q is good for
life and is yours to
keep!