Bylaw Enforcement Officer Course: Level 2
A small investment in time and money for an high-paying career.
Semesters: Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter
- Surrey | Abbotsford | Kelowna Campus
- 40 hours
- 2 Weeks
Program Overview
The Bylaw Enforcement Officer course level 2 builds upon the skills taught in the Bylaw Enforcement Officer course level 1. It will refresh the student’s memory in proper note taking, report writing, and investigational procedures skills.
This course will explore the challenges of dealing with people with mental health issues and the best practices for dealing in high-risk situations. It will also discuss the cultural diversity, multiculturalism, and the Canadian mosaic. Students will learn how to use digital cameras to produce photographs for evidence.
They will also learn the framework of local government, building bylaws and compliance, personal safety skills, credibility and cross-examination, the powers of arrest and stress management Students will also attend court and put court packages together and participate in a mock trial.
Course Highlights
Hours of instruction: 40
Full-time duration: 2 weeks
Attendance Expectations: Students are required to maintain their attendance as per the FC attendance policy.
Graduation Requirements: To graduate, students must pass the Bylaw program at a minimum Grade of 70%.
This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIRU did not review this program.
Career Opportunities
A Bylaw Enforcement Officer is usually an employee of a municipality or regional district that performs
administrative, inspectional, and regulatory work to enforce bylaws relating to property use, buildings, parking, business regulations, animal control, zoning, noise, sign, etc. Candidates can expect to earn $25+ per hour and enjoy work both inside and outside of the office.
Salary Range
Course Curriculum
Refresher – notes and notebooks
How to use digital cameras to produce photographs for evidence
Framework of Local Government
Building Bylaw and Compliance
Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills
Personal Safety Skills
Credibility and Cross examination
Powers of Arrest
Tour of the Kelowna Court House and court attendance
Swear an information
Put court packages together and present their case in a mock trial
Traffic direction and control
Admission Requirements
Minimum 19 years of age or out of high school for minimum one year.
Bylaw Enforcement Officer – Level 1. Students who have previous police experience may apply for a Prior Learning Assessment.
Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency through any one of the following:
- Completion of 2 years of secondary education (including English 10 and 11 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher) from a country where English is one of the principal languages
- Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction
- An English Language Proficiency Test with one of the following minimum scores:
- International English Testing (IELTS) Academic: Minimum overall score of 6.0
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: Minimum overall score of 67 (TOEFL-Home test not accepted).
- Canadian English Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7, and Writing 7
- Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 105
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum overall score of 52
See full English Language Proficiency Requirements for details.
Tuition Fees
- Tuition Fee: $995
- Application Fee: $250
- Course Material Fee (Books not included): $50
- Total Fees: $1,295*
*Domestic students may qualify for financial aid or Focus College scholarships. Complete the application form or visit our Financial Assistance page to learn more.
- Tuition Fee: $995
- Application Fee: $250
- Course Material Fee (Books not included): $50
- Total Fees: $1,295
