Programs

Saskatchewan PolyTechnic testing facilities are closed as a result of COVID-19 until June 30th. Anyone already scheduled for the NCSO exam will be contacted and have their testing fee refunded by Saskatchewan PolyTechnic. Remote proctored exams are also affected at this time.

 

 

Please note that there are New NCSO Standards. For detailed information, please visit: http://www.scsaonline.ca/ncso-updates

*** Link to NEW NCSO EXAM PREPARATION GUIDE 25 Mar 2019 ***

NCSO exams are now being offered only at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Testing Centres in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Moose Jaw and by remote proctoring. Registration for an exam may only be completed online by visiting:  https://canada.registerblast.com/ReginaCampus/Exam/List.  Please follow the instructions in the NCSO Exam Preparation Guide on how to register for an exam. It is strongly recommended to check with the SCSA prior to registering for the exam to confirm your eligibility. SaskPolytechnic test centres will be closed for NCSO Testing beginning 3:00 p.m. on December 23rd and reopening on Thursday, January 16th.

 

SCSA NCSO Program Changes	NCSO Effective Sept. 1, 2017	NCSO Since Nov. 2015	CSO Prior to Nov. 2015
Application with letter(s) verifying three years construction field experience within the last ten years – NO EXCEPTIONS NOTE: Journeyman certification must also be accompanied by letter(s) verifying 3 years construction field experience within the last ten years.	✔	Previously Not Required SCSA will be grandfathering previously accepted experience	Previously Not Required SCSA will be grandfathering previously accepted experience
Compulsory Courses (10), Elective Courses (2) and Proficiencies Requirements (2)	✔	✔ Two-year transition timeframe to renew training (Sept. 1, 2017 - Aug. 31, 2019)	Previously Not Required Two-year transition timeframe to meet new training standards (Sept. 1, 2017 - Aug. 31, 2019)
NCSO written exam	✔	Previously Not Required Will be effective Sept. 1, 2017	Previously Not Required Will be effective Sept. 1, 2017
NCSO three year certificate with NCSO logo	✔	Previously Not Required Will be effective Sept. 1, 2017	Previously Not Required Will be effective Sept. 1, 2017
Maintenance requirements prior to renewal	✔	Previously Not Required Will be effective Sept. 1, 2017	Previously Not Required Will be effective Sept. 1, 2017
Reciprocity Recognition & Provincial Legislative Exam	✔	Previously Not Required Will be effective Sept. 1, 2017	Previously Not Required Will be effective Sept. 1, 2017

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO™) Program

The objective of the National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) program is to combine formal training with an individual's personal field experience. The NCSO designation meets the national standard requirements and verifies that a person has met the training, practical application, years of experience and written performance measurements set out by the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA). Persons who achieve the NCSO certification are a valuable resource to management in the administration and implementation of a company's health and safety management system. This entry-level certification indicates a practical knowledge of various construction safety management skills and principles. Individuals may or may not have extensive safety experience.

Compulsory Courses:

• Safety Management
• Safety Auditor Training (certified) (Pre-requisite: Safety Management)
• Leadership for Safety Excellence (proficiency level)
• WHMIS 2015 - Live on the Jobsite or WHMIS 2015 - Train the Trainer*
• Claims Management
• Safety Administration (Pre-requisites: Safety Management; Safety Auditor Training; Leadership for Safety Excellence; WHMIS 2015 - Live on the Jobsite or WHMIS 2015 Train the Trainer; and Claims Management)
• Confined Space and Respiratory Protection Awareness Training
• Contractor Training
• Basic Training Techniques
• Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT®) **

Please Note: We will also grant equivalency for training taken with our sister associations that are members of the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA), with the exception of Safety Auditor Training for the COR® Program.

Elective Courses (any two):

• SCSA Fall Protection Training
• WorkSafe Saskatchewan Level 1 & 2 Occupational Health Committee Training
• Danatec Transportation of Dangerous Goods *
• St. John's Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR *
• Enform H₂S Alive *

Exam:

• Nationally Recognized NCSO Exam *** (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017)

All courses and proficiencies must be completed and maintained to be eligible to write the nationally recognized NCSO exam.

* Proof of re-certification must be submitted every three (3) years.
** Proof of re-certification must be submitted every five (5) years.
*** Proof of NCSO maintenance requirements must be submitted every three (3) years.

Application

Along with the completed application form, PROOF OF THREE YEARS FIELD EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MUST BE PROVIDED. The three years of experience must be within the last ten years – NO EXCEPTIONS. This shall be in the form of a letter(s) from current and/or former employers certifying you have met the experience requirement.

• NCSO Experience Letter Criteria (PDF)

Click Here to Apply
 

Please note: Program requirements and fees subject to change without notice.