Getting started
To learn more about the requirements for achieving the NCSO® designation, take a look at our terms of participation document.
The requirements for achieving the NCSO® designation are:
Complete the NCSO® Designation Enrollment Form
Complete the NCSO® Designation Enrollment Form
Complete 10 compulsory courses
All compulsory courses are available through CSAM’s classroom training:
CSAM will grant equivalency for training taken with our affiliated associations through the CFCSA or Industry Based Safety Programs (IBSP) in Manitoba, but courses must meet the intent of the mandatory requirements.
Upon completion of the first course, you will receive a Learner ID. Using the Learner ID, you can activate your online client portal account on the online client portal.
Once you activate your online client portal account, you will be able to track your training progress and register for required courses via the online portal.
Here’s a tutorial video to help you get started with the online client portal:
Complete two elective courses
To fulfill requirements, elective courses must be provided by CSAM or a recognized provider and take a minimum duration of four hours.
Courses taken at any of the CSAM conferences or at a recognized training provider can be submitted for review and, if accepted, they will apply toward the elective requirements.
CSAM will grant equivalency for training taken with our affiliated associations through the CFCSA or Industry Based Safety Programs (IBSP) in Manitoba, but courses must meet the intent of the mandatory requirements.
Online training
Any two online courses will equal one elective course. Applicants can take up to four online courses. Our full list of online courses is available here.
Submit supporting documentation
To evaluate your ability to apply what you have learned in the classroom, you must submit four pieces of supporting documentation:
- COR®/SECOR® internal audit
- Inspection/hazard assessment (current within a year, signed and clearly stating you are the one who conducted the inspection)
- Toolbox talk presentation (current within a year, signed and clearly stating you are the one who conducted the presentation)
- Proof of three years’ construction experience (see experience letter criteria)
- Red Seal or Journeyperson Certificate will also be accepted as proof of experience (i.e.: Certificate of Qualification in a construction-related trade)
Using your online client portal account, you’ll be able to submit the required supporting documentation.
If you need help keeping track of your progress, download our requirements aid document.
Write the national exam
A minimum exam score of 75 per cent is required.
Once you have completed the training requirements and submitted the four pieces of supporting documentation please email ncso@constructionsafety.ca to schedule to write the NCSO® exam.
Maintaining your NCSO® designation
The NCSO® designation must be verified every three years. To maintain your NCSO® designation, you will be required to submit four pieces of documentation:
- Inspection/hazard assessment (current within a year, signed and clearly stating you are the one who conducted the inspection)
- Toolbox talk presentation (current within a year, signed and clearly stating you are the one who conducted the presentation)
- Registered auditor certificate (current) or COR®/SECOR® internal audit (current within one year)
- First aid certificate (current)
Once all the above documentation is received, an updated letter of good standing will be emailed.
The National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO®) designation verifies that a person has met the national standard of training, practical application, years of experience, and written performance measurement as set out by the members of the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA).
