ESC Courses Update | September 2021

On September 15, 2021, Energy Safety Canada (ESC) will release new and revised online programs.

Four courses were previously offered by Suncor and will now be offered exclusively through ESC, two courses are revised ESC courses. While these courses will be available for registration in September, Suncor has directed their subcontractors to begin accessing these courses through ESC on October 15, 2021.

All Courses Will: 

  • Be ESC 
  • Include a proctored exam
  • Be available on ESC’s website on September 15, 2021 and available for general registration.

What Workers Need to Know:

  • Certificates for any of these courses remain valid.
  • If an Alberta OHS legislation course was completed after June 2018 from any training provider, workers do not have to take the OHS Legislation Awareness course.

New and Revised Courses Reference Guide


Course Name

 Required For Course Length
Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness All personnel entering a Suncor site 2-3 Hours
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) Awareness As applicable, based on hazard exposure 1-2 Hours
Nuclear Gauge Awareness Personnel working in fixed plant areas 30-45 Minutes
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Alberta Legislation Awareness All personnel entering a Suncor site 1-2 Hours
Silica Awareness All personnel working in mining and tailings areas 30-45 Minutes
Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness All personnel entering a Suncor site 1-2 Hours