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.

2022 Trainer Assessment Dates

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 & Thursday, October 27, 2022
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

2023 Trainer Assessment Dates

January 24 and 25, 2023
February 22, 2023
March 22 and 23, 2023
April 26, 2023
May 30 and 31, 2023
June 28, 2023
July 26 and 27, 2023
August 23, 2023
September 26 and 27, 2023
October 25, 2023
November 29 and 30, 2023

All applications must include:

Completed trainer registration form
Current resume, outlining requirements and experience as per the associated standard
Copies of valid certificates required as per standard
Completed and signed code of ethics

If you have any questions or concerns, please call 709.778.1000, or email OHS.Training@workplacenl.ca.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a certified training provider. We look forward to working with you in 2022.