construction safety officer, knowledge that will save lives

The area of safety in construction as well as other work environments has grown to be a viable career choice for many people.

BCIT's Construction Safety Officer Training courses can lead to employment as a Construction Safety Officer as well as supplemental training for the safety professional to advance their skills and offer more value for their potential or current employers. Further training as well as the Construction Safety Coordinator (CSC) course and work experience can lead the student to their Gold Seal certification. The credits of the CSC course can also be applied to the Occupational Health and Safety certificate program at BCIT. The courses we offer can open the door to the challenging and rewarding world of safety professionals. Following the successful completion of the CNST 1100 course, students can join the Applied Science Technicians and Technologists (ASTT) and apply for their Construction Safety Officer Certificate. The ASTT is the only professional association in BC registering CSOs. Only as a registered safety professional with ASTTBC will you have the sole legal right to use the “Protected Title” of Construction Safety Officer and/or CSO You have taken the training, why not earn the right to use the title and have every reason to be proud of it.

CNST 1100 - Construction Safety Officer Training

CNST 0104 - Fast Track to Safety

Course Outline

CNST 0101 - Construction Safety Officer Re-certification

In partnership with the Construction Safety Network (CSN) the students of the CNST 1100 course will now have the opportunity of also obtaining their Construction Safety Specialist (CSS) designation. Recipients of the CSS designation through the Construction Safety Network are eligible to challenge the Canadian Construction Association’s Gold Seal Construction Safety Coordinator designation. The Construction Safety Network is a not-for-profit society that helps BC's construction industry reduce the number and severity of work place injuries and illnesses. For pre-requisites and more information please visit Construction Safety Network.

This added opportunity for our CNST 1100 students will be optional. The CSS training will be offered on the weekends of the scheduled CNST 1100 courses and in some cases will be at no extra charge to the students*. Certification will be issued by the Construction Safety Network for those students who successfully complete the weekend courses and meet their prerequisites. To obtain CSS designation applicants require a minimum of 5 years practical construction related experience (within the past 10 years). Students without the required working experience necessary can apply to the CSN after they have acquired that experience. Once registered for the CNST 1100 course interested participants can register with the Construction Safety Network for the additional training by downloading these two forms a CSS Registration form and a Guidelines and Checklist. These forms can be faxed or emailed to CSN. A minimum of 10 students will be necessary to proceed.
(*If you work for a BC construction employer that pays a construction rate to WorkSafeBC, then you are eligible to take the CSS courses free of charge. For all others please contact CSN at 1-866-860-0232 or by email at info@safetynetwork.bc.ca to discuss fees.)

Inquiries please contact Paula Rossetti, program assistant, at 604-412-7564.