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Certification Training Standards

WorkplaceNL has a legislated responsibility to administer training programs for various high risk hazards as outlined in the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

Each of our ten certification training standards outline course requirements, learning objectives and certification processes for trainer providers and trainers. Select a topic below to view the certification training standard.

Certification Training Registry

The Certification Training Registry (CTR) is a tool that safely and securely stores training records. It allows workers and employers to conveniently access electronic training records and helps them stay current with the certification training needed for their job.

To view the course schedules for WorkplaceNL approved training providers, please visit the CTR.

To sign in to the CTR, click on the appropriate link below:

• CTR Worker Log-In
• CTR Training Provider Log-in
• CTR Employer Log-in

Certification Training Policies and Procedures

Administration of the certification training program is governed by the following WorkplaceNL policy and procedures:

• Policy HS-03 – Occupational Health and Safety Certification
• Procedure 80.00 – Certification Training Providers Approval
• Procedure 81.00 – Certification Trainer Approval
• Procedure 82.00 – Certification Training Quality Assurance
• Procedure 83.00 – Certification Training Investigation
• Procedure 84.00 – Certification Training Decision Review

2025 Trainer Assessment Dates

• January 28-29
• February 18
• March 25-26
• April 29
• May 27-28
• June 17
• September 23-24
• October 28
• November 25-26

All applications must include:

• Completed Trainer Application Form
• Current resume that outlines the candidates education and experience that is relevant to the certification training standard
• Copies of valid training certificates that are relevant to the certification training standard
• Signed Certification Training Code of Ethics

If you have any questions about certification training, please call 709.778.1552 option 4, or email [email protected].