Overview
Certification is required for anyone performing duties as a safety codes officer in Alberta. Certification demonstrates that a safety codes officer meets Alberta’s standards for competency in their discipline.
To start safety codes officer training, prior discipline-specific training and experience are required. The certification process involves several steps, including admission, training, exams, and renewal. Costs associated with the process include application fees, training expenses, and renewal fees. For more information, view the discipline pages.
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Apply for Admission
Submit your application through Council Connect.
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Complete Training Requirements
Once approved, enroll in the required training, which can include online courses, webinars, and practical experiences.
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Apply for Your Certification
Submit your application for certification once you have met all the requirements.
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Renew Every Three Years
Keep your certification active by fulfilling requirements and renewing it each year.
Step-by-Step Certification Process
1. Apply for Admission
You must submit a prequalification application demonstrating that you meet the entrance requirements for the discipline. To find a discipline’s entrance requirements, visit the page for your chosen discipline.
If you can’t provide the required documents, please contact us at certification@safetycodes.ab.ca.
- How to Apply: Log into your Council Connect account and start a prequalification application through the My Applications tab on your dashboard.
- Application Fee: $50
- Review Time: Decisions are typically made within seven business days of receipt of a complete application.
2. Complete Required Training
To earn your certification, you’ll need to complete the required training and exams specific to your discipline.
To find a discipline’s training requirements, visit the page for your chosen discipline. For details on courses and exams, visit the Certification Courses and Exams and Proctoring pages.
Each discipline has unique requirements, which may include:
- Base Competency Courses
- Technical Courses
- Mentorship
- Practicums
3. Apply to Receive Your Certification
You must apply to receive your certification after completing all requirements.
- How to Apply: Log into your Council Connect account and go to the My Applications tab on your dashboard.
- Application Fee: $75
- Review Time: Decisions are typically made within seven business days of receipt of a complete application.
4. Renew Every Three Years
To maintain your certification, you must renew it every three years and complete continuing education and code update requirements. This keeps your credentials active and in good standing.
To learn more about continuing education and credits, visit the Continuing Education page. For code update requirements, check the relevant discipline page.
- You can renew through Council Connect by submitting your renewal application.
Out-of-Province Credentials
If you hold an active credential from another jurisdiction that is equivalent to Alberta safety codes officer certification, you may be eligible to transfer your credential to Alberta. This transfer is subject to completing any required Alberta-specific training.
Student Awards and Bursaries
Financial support options are available to help with the costs of certification. Learn more about bursaries and awards that can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.
Appeals
If your certification application is refused at any point, you have 30 days to appeal the decision. Visit the Appeals page for more information.