For asbestos abatement training providers
To become a provider for asbestos abatement training in B.C., you must be approved by WorkSafeBC. This requirement applies to anyone offering training and certification, including:
- Entities currently accredited with an international assessment-based certificate or certification standard
- Employers offering in-house training to their own staff
- Unions and professional trade associations
- Public and private organizations
- Interested in becoming an approved training provider?
- Training programs
- Review process
- Approved providers
- Timelines to offer training
- For more information
Interested in becoming an approved training provider?
WorkSafeBC is currently not accepting applications for new asbestos abatement training providers. If you would like to be notified of future opportunities to apply, or have other questions about becoming an approved asbestos training provider, please email certification@worksafebc.com. We have provided information on asbestos abatement training programs below for future reference.
Training programs
Training programs must be developed to address the specific competencies and training requirements for the intended level of certification, described below. Note that the information here will be updated periodically.
Certification levels
| Level 1: Foundational Awareness |
Level 1 certification is for anyone transporting and/or disposing of asbestos-containing waste. Training programs for this level must cover the Core competencies for Level 1 certification. |
| Level 2: Asbestos Safety |
Level 2 certification is for anyone conducting asbestos abatement work in relation to a building. Level 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2, although the training program may combine both levels. Training programs for this level must cover the Core competencies for Level 2 certification. Assessment for this level includes both a certification exam and a practical skills test. The Level 2 practical skills test guide provides suggestions for the design and implementation of this testing component. |
| Level 3: Asbestos Safety Leader |
Level 3 certification is for supervisors and others responsible for health and safety at asbestos abatement worksites. Anyone wishing to be Level 3 certified must first complete Level 2 certification. Training programs for this level must cover the Core competencies for Level 3 certification. |
| Level S: Surveyor Safety |
Level S certification is for asbestos surveyors. Training programs for this level must cover the Core competencies for Level S certification. |
See Overview of certification levels for more details.
Approved providers
If you are an approved training provider and need to change your contact information on our webpage Find training, please email certification@worksafebc.com.
For more information
You can email any questions about the certification process to certification@worksafebc.com.
Resources
Asbestos abatement training: Become an approved provider
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Asbestos abatement training: Provider application checklist
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Asbestos abatement training: Curriculum mapping templates
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Asbestos abatement training: Overview of certification levels
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