Getting started
To learn more about the requirements for achieving the NHSA™ designation, take a look at our terms of participation document.
The requirements for achieving the NHSA™ designation are:
Complete the NHSA™ Designation Enrollment Form
Complete the NHSA™ Designation Enrollment Form
Complete 9 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
Complete two elective courses – *Recommended but not limited to*
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.
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.
Write the national exams
A minimum exam score of 75 per cent is required.
Once you have completed the training requirements please email nhsa@constructionsafety.ca to schedule to write the NHSA™ exam.
If you need help keeping track of your progress, download our requirements aid document.