The National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO®) designation was designed by the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) to give recognition to an individual who has attained a minimum standard in their safety knowledge and experience with a minimum of three (3) years OR 6000 hours of field experience.

To qualify for the HCSAS NCSO® designation, the applicant must:

• Complete all mandatory courses plus any two electives
• Complete HCSAS NCSO® application, include copies of certifications, proof of basic proficiency (toolbox meetings, investigations, near misses/incidents, accidents and/or inspections)
• Provide evidence that they have a minimum of three (3) years OR 6000 hours experience in the heavy civil construction/safety industry by providing a letter from the employer(s) stating the term of employment and job duties. *For those with international experience, there must be a minimum of two years' experience in Canada*
• Apply and successfully pass the HCSAS NCSO® Qualifying Exam with 75%.
• Upon successful completion of the NCSO® exam, an NCSO® Code of Ethics must be agreed to, signed, dated, with the original copy being submitted to the office.

The Mandatory courses for the HCSAS NCSO designation are as follows:

• Confined Space Entry & Rescue Awareness
• HCSAS Auditor Training Program
• Ground Disturbance Level 2
• Leadership for Safety Excellence
• Principles of Health & Safety Management
• Standard First Aid Level A, B, or C (St. John and Canadian Red Cross accepted)
• Supervisor Training in Accident Reduction Techniques
• WHMIS Train the Trainer GHS

The Elective (minimum 2) courses for the HCSAS NCSO® designation are as follows:

• Hoisting & Rigging Safety
• Flag Person TTT
• Fall Protection

Please complete and submit the NCSO Application form along with all required supporting documentation to [email protected].

(Application fees may apply)

NCSO Application Form