Course review
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 are encouraged to reach out to Certification Services at certification@worksafebc.com before developing a training and/or certification program.
- Scope
- Process
Scope
In the Workers Compensation Act (Act) and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Regulation), various clauses 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 |
| Fire fighter (forestry operations) | 26.3.1(1) |
| Occupational first aid attendant | 3.15 |
| Traffic control person | 18.6.2 |
Only courses for training and/or certification programs that require approval or acceptance by WorkSafeBC will be considered for review.
Process
We are currently updating course review timelines and workflows. This page will be updated to reflect the revised course submission and review process in late 2024.