Your Career as an NCSO®
NCSO® Designation is a combination of successful entry-level safety training and field experience in the construction industry.
Your ACSA adheres to CFCSA’s definition of construction field experience:
- A construction worker (labourer or skilled construction tradesperson) working directly and actively in the construction field (I.e. residential, commercial, industrial, road building, pipeline construction, mobile equipment operations, etc.); or, an individual who is directly and actively engaged in safety (i.e. Site Safety Coordinator) or responsible for the supervision (i.e. Site Superintendent) of the construction worker, who also works directly and actively in the construction field on a full time basis.
- Work experience must be from the past 10 years to be considered.
- A maximum of one year (2000 hrs) of international experience can be accepted.
*Please note, administrative duties completed in the office, site trailer, warehouse, etc. are hours not deemed as field work.
An NCSO® holder is an asset for a company because of their direct involvement in the implementation and administration of the health and safety program.
The CFCSA NCSO® Designation is recognized throughout Canada, which means that if you come to work in Alberta holding the NCSO from another province or territory, you would only be required to prove the knowledge of legislation. Learn more
NCSO® Program Outline
To achieve the NCSO® Designation with Your ACSA, you will need to follow 4 steps:
1 – Start the NCSO® Program in MyLearning (search for ‘NCSO Application’ in the catalogue)
Initiating the Certification Path is the first step which will give you a better understanding of the requirements that must be met. Learn more...
2 – Meet training requirements
Take courses, submit your LSE proficiency, and make sure that Your ACSA auditor status is active. Please note that courses must have been completed within the past 10 years. Learn more...
3 – Pass the qualification exam
The exam is an online proctored multiple-choice closed-book test. Learn more...
4 – Maintain your designation
The NCSO® must be renewed every 3 years. To keep your Designation active, you need to maintain your Standard First Aid, WHIMIS TTT, keep Your ACSA Auditor status active, and submit the LSE™ Proficiency Renewal (search for ‘LSE Proficiency Renewal’ in the catalogue).
Acquired Skills
This program will enable participants to:
- Assist management in the administration, implementation and maintenance of a health and safety management system.
- Identify and review various health and safety concerns specific to the worksite.
- Communicate effectively with government, management and workers regarding health and safety, on and off the job.