About the course
What this course covers.
Concrete and masonry work carries a particular set of hazards - the weight of materials, the pressure of wet concrete against formwork, the dust, and the lift and shoring operations that go wrong fast when they go wrong. This course trains a worker to recognise and manage those hazards across the job.
The course covers the machinery and equipment used on a concrete and masonry worksite, and safe operations across cement handling, concrete placement, vertical shoring and reshoring, and formwork. It works through the safe handling of prestressed and precast concrete, lift slab operations, proper masonry construction procedures, the PPE used in this work, and the most common hazards - examining real case studies to show how to avoid similar accidents.
The course fulfils the classroom requirement for occupational safety training on concrete and masonry work and includes a checklist an employer can use for a practical evaluation. Companies use it to train concrete and masonry crews and to give a documented training record.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Equipment
The machinery and equipment used on a concrete and masonry worksite.
Safe operations
Safe operations across cement handling, concrete placement, vertical shoring and reshoring, formwork, precast concrete, lift slab operations, and masonry procedures.
Personal protective equipment
The personal protective equipment used in concrete and masonry construction work.
Hazards
The most common hazards of concrete and masonry work, examined through real case studies.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
The shoring and formwork content is the part that matters. Wet concrete against bad formwork is how people get hurt, and the course makes that real.
Rob M.
Concrete Crew Foreman
Good coverage of the equipment and the case studies. It is the classroom record our auditor wants for concrete crews.
Lana D.
Construction Safety Officer
Thorough course. The precast and lift slab sections were a useful refresher even after years in the trade.
Tony R.
Mason
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Workers performing concrete and masonry construction
- Formwork, shoring, and concrete placement crews
- Masons and concrete finishers
- Supervisors carrying out the practical evaluation
- Any company that needs a documented concrete and masonry training record
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Identify the equipment used in concrete and masonry construction
- Work safely through concrete placement, shoring, and formwork
- Handle prestressed and precast concrete and lift slab operations safely
- Select the correct PPE for concrete and masonry work
- Recognise the common hazards and how to avoid them
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $99.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$499.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$449.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$399.96
A corporate account saves you
$99.99
on 5 seats of Concrete and Masonry Construction (CAN)
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
The pass mark is 80 percent and the test can be taken twice. The course fulfils the classroom requirement for occupational safety training and includes a checklist an employer can use for a practical evaluation; only an employer can designate an employee as certified. On completion the worker downloads and prints a certificate or wallet card valid for two years from the completion date.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 165 minutes of content
- Written to Canadian standards including the CSA A23 and A165 series
- Includes a checklist for an employer practical evaluation
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with two attempts
Why it matters for compliance
Occupational health and safety legislation requires that workers are trained for the hazards of concrete and masonry work, including formwork and shoring. This course meets the classroom training requirement and provides the documented record a COR auditor or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Concrete and Masonry Construction course cost?
- The course is 99.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a crew.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 165 minutes of content and is fully self-paced, so it can be completed across a couple of sessions without losing your place.
Does the certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion is valid for two years from the completion date shown on it, after which the worker retakes the course to stay current.
Does the course cover formwork and shoring?
- Yes. The course covers vertical shoring and reshoring and formwork as part of safe operations, alongside cement handling, concrete placement, precast concrete, and lift slab operations.
Is a practical evaluation required?
- The course meets the classroom requirement and includes a checklist an employer can use for a practical evaluation. Only an employer can designate an employee as certified, and requirements can vary by province.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.