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.

2025 Trainer Assessment Dates

Wednesday January 29
Thursday January 30
Wednesday February 26
Wednesday March 26
Thursday March 27
Wednesday April 16
Wednesday May 28
Thursday May 29
Wednesday June 25
Wednesday September 24
Thursday September 25
Wednesday October 29
Wednesday November 26
Thursday 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.