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.

To view the course schedules for WorkplaceNL approved training providers, please visit our Certification Training Registry (CTR).

To sign in to the Certification Training Registry (CTR), click on the appropriate link below

Certification Training Policies and Procedures

Training Providers and Trainers

If you are an approved training provider or trainer and require training materials, please contact 709.778.1552 or email OHS.Training@workplacenl.ca.

2024 Trainer Assessment Dates

Wednesday January 31
Tuesday February 27
Wednesday February 28
Wednesday March 27
Tuesday April 23
Wednesday April 24
Wednesday May 29
Thursday May 30
Tuesday June 25
Wednesday June 26
Tuesday September 24
Wednesday September 25
Thursday September 26
Wednesday October 30
Tuesday November 26
Wednesday November 27

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 or concerns, please call 709.778.1000, or email OHS.Training@workplacenl.ca.