The following standards are available for review and submission to the CSSTA.

Fall Protection Training Standard CSSTA 2019

2019 confined space entry monitor and rescue training standard 6-2

2019 confined space rescue 8-16

EWP Training Standard CSSTA 2019

EWP and Fall Protection training Standard CSSTA 2018

2019 fire extinguisher fire watch

RPE Training Standard CSSTA 2019

CSSTA Training Administration guidelines 2019

Safety Technician Competency Logbook

Currently we have the following standards in the process of development:
  • GHS/WHMIS Training
  • TDG Training
  • Forklift Operator Training (references CSA B335-15)
  • Commercial/Residential Fall Protection Training
  • Rope Rescue Training
  • First Aid Training for Canadian Workplaces
  • Elevated Work Platform Training
  • Chainsaw Training
  • Instructional Skills Program
  • Loader Operator Training
  • Skidsteer Operator Training
  • Workplace Violence Training
  • Traffic Control Person Training
  • Overhead Crane Training
  • Rigging and Slinging Training
  • Arc Flash Training
  • Mine Site Driver Training
  • H2S Awareness (does not allow you to put on a SCBA/SABA)
  • H2S Emergency Response (for those who may need to don a SCBA/SABA)
How to submit a course for Approval?
To submit a course, simply download the standard and training matrix. Read and understand the standard, then write the course based on the standard.  The matrix is a checklist that proves to you and CSSTA that the course has met the requirement of the standard.
The standard lists the required course length, required training materials, and classroom requirements, and course topics.
Can a course be online? What are requirements for in class training?
There is no single answer to this question.  In some cases, courses can be online, but they must meet the training standard, and have a method to verify the person taking the course, is who they say they are.  Additionally, there must be a way for the person to practically clarify any questions they have about any section of the online training.
Other course are not practical to be put online.  The amount of practical to theoretical is simply not conducive to having an online course.
At a minimum in class training requires a suitable training room, props for in class training, an audio visual aid, such as a PowerPoint or video and a training manual for each student.  Some classes may require practical exercises and as such will require an practical learning area as outlined in the applicable standard.
What if I think we need a standard for my industry?
Anyone is welcome to submit an request to create a standard.  This must be accompanied by a needs analysis.  Once we approve it, a required team of special experience volunteers will need to be assembled.  This includes, subject matter experts, training standard developers, trainers and workers.  The team will work to create an appropriate standard.  Once completed, any organization is welcome to write a training course and submit it.