Course review
WorkSafeBC accepts expressions of interest from training providers seeking to offer training that requires approval by WorkSafeBC.
This page is for use by course developers and other stakeholders who may submit a training and/or certification program for approval by WorkSafeBC. Interested parties that require approval by WorkSafeBC are encouraged to email Certification Services at certification@worksafebc.com before developing a training and/or certification program.
- Scope
- Process
Scope
Certain sections of the Workers Compensation Act (Act) and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Regulation) identify mandatory training. Specific training and certification must be conducted in accordance with an acceptable training standard or be provided by a person or agency acceptable to the Board. The actual words “accepted by” or “approved by” or “acceptable to” will appear along with “the Board” or “WorkSafeBC” in the section of the Act or Regulation related to the training and/or certification. The following training and/or certification programs require approval or acceptance by WorkSafeBC.
| Activity | Applicable section of the Regulation |
|---|---|
| Asbestos abatement worker | 6.2.1 |
| Blaster | 21.5–21.8 |
| Commercial diver | 24.12 |
| Concrete pump operator | 20.26.6 |
| Crane operator | 14.34.1 |
| Danger tree risk assessor | 26.11(1)(b) |
| Electrical safety: Working up to the adjusted limits of approach | 19.27 |
| Electrofishing operator | 19.41(a) |
| Faller | 26.21(1)(a) and 26.22 |
| Forestry operations fire fighter | 26.3.1(1) |
| Traffic control person | 18.6.2 |
| Workplace first aid attendant | 3.15 |
Only courses for training and/or certification programs that require approval or acceptance by WorkSafeBC will be considered for review.
Process
From December 2, 2024, to February 28, 2025, WorkSafeBC is accepting expressions of interest from providers seeking to offer training that requires approval by WorkSafeBC. This application and review process applies to the following training:
- Asbestos abatement worker
- Electrical safety: working up to the adjusted limits of approach to energized conductors
- Electrofishing operator
- Forestry operations fire fighter
- Traffic control person
- Workplace first aid attendant
To apply to offer training in any of these areas, email certification@worksafebc.com and include the following information:
- Your organization’s name
- The specific course(s) you intend to offer
We will share detailed instructions regarding the review process after you have submitted your expression of interest. Please note that you must submit your expression of interest between December 2, 2024 and February 28, 2025 to have your course considered for review.