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Safety Certified Skilled Labourer
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***This program is currently under and update review by Nova Scotia Department Of Labour & Advanced Education – Private Career Colleges Division***
Get the skills and certifications needed to prepare you for a career across many industries at home in Nova Scotia or across Canada with the Safety Certified Skilled Labourer Program.
This 5 week program combines instruction with hands-on training to better prepare you to work safely and successfully, whether in construction, the oilfield, manufacturing or anywhere a skilled labourer is needed.

Program Description
- Alberta Flag Person
- Boom Lift Safety
- Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS)
- Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA)
- Forklift Safety
- Gas Detection
- Ground Disturbance; Level 201 Supervisory
- H2S Alive Training (ESC)
- Hoisting & Rigging
- Confined Space (NS)
- Basic Frame Scaffolding, Staging (User & Erector)
- Fall Protection (NS)
- Occupational Health & Safety Act (OH&S)
- Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
- ESC Confined Space Entry & Monitor
- ESC Fall Protection
- ESC Fire Watch (Spark Watch)
- Permit to Work Safety System
- Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST)
- Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
- Skid Steer Operator Safety Training
- Standard First Aid, Level C w/ AED and CPR (2 Day)
- Traffic Control Person (TCP)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
- WHMIS GHS
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Your training certifications will be from METI, Energy Safety Canada (ESC), ACSA, BuildForce, Transport Canada and St. John’s Ambulance giving you a competitive edge for employment.
What you need to apply
- A completed application form
- An updated resume
- A transcript of Grade 12 marks (or GED) OR take a Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) at our campus
- An interview with our admission team (Skype, Google Hangouts or telephone interviews may be an option)
Application and Financing Options
Our Admissions team is here to help you with any enrollment questions you have about the APPLICATION PROCESS, and to provide information about FINANCING OPTIONS that may be available to you. Contact our admissions team today: 902-539-9766, (toll free) 1-877-800-6384 or email training@metiatlantic.com
Seen below is training in 4 of the 26 certifications you will receive in the Skilled Labourer Program.