Programs
National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO™) Program
*** NEW NCSO STANDARDS – EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 ***
* Please note that there are New NCSO Standards. For detailed information, please visit: http://www.scsaonline.ca/ncso-updates
*** Exam dates coming soon ***
| 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 in 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 Train the Trainer *
- Claims Management
- Safety Administration (Pre-requisites: Safety Management; Safety Auditor Training; Leadership for Safety Excellence; 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 experience must be within the last ten years – NO EXCEPTIONS. This shall be in the form of letter(s) from current and/or former employers certifying you have met the experience requirement.
Please note: Program requirements and fees subject to change without notice.